Interview Basics It’s still expected that formal business dress is worn for interviews: suit or jacket/ trousers and tie. Even the nicest Cardigan just won’t cut it! Novelty ties and socks are also no no’s Many people spend more time preparing a car for sale. You need your own wash and wax – spoil yourself […]
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Interview Preparation Tips
The basics in preparation for an interview are: Do your research on your potential employer Make a portfolio Hardcopy of your CV x 4 (1 for you and one each for the interviewing team) Print offs from there website Notepad and a pen (very important) Pre-written questions on the company and the role Examples of your […]
Limerick’s Kirby Engineering to create 300 jobs in expansion drive
Kirby Group Engineering is to create 300 jobs as part of a significant expansion to meet demand for its services in Ireland and across Europe. The family-founded, privately-owned company said the new jobs will include engineering, commercial, operations and administrative staff, with recruitment for many of these roles already under way. Kirby has also announced […]
Vaccine programme for younger people to be accelerated
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced an expansion of the vaccination roll-out programme to younger people. It will see the 18-34 age group being able to ‘opt in’ for Janssen or AstraZeneca for earlier vaccination. Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, the minister said this ‘opt-in’ system will run in parallel with the online portal […]
‘He Was Playing A Good Bit Of Soccer, He Wasn’t Playing As Much Football’
The day before his younger brother David scored a memorable last-gasp goal for Kerry to rescue a draw with Monaghan in the 2018 Super 8s, Paudie Clifford too scored a sensational goal. It was a solo effort that cut through the Galway defence after he picked the ball up on the 45m line, and helped […]
Mid-July indoor reopening possible depending on UK Delta data – Government
The Government has said a mid-July reopening of indoor hospitality might be possible if new data from the UK indicates lower hospitalisation and death rates from the Delta variant than predicted by National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet). In a meeting with industry representatives on Wednesday afternoon, the Government delegation led by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, […]
New tech jobs for Cork, Dublin and Tipperary
A technology company has today announced plans for 100 new jobs in Dublin and Cork, while a cybersecurity provider will also create 75 jobs in Tipperary and Dublin. Technology company Qorvo has announced plans to create 100 highly-skilled engineering positions in Dublin and Cork. Qorvo said the new jobs will support its global ultra-wideband (UWB) […]
23 Foundation (Jamie Carragher) Irish Ambassador
By Fred McDonogh Red Chair; Founder: As a life long Liverpool supporter, I am proud to be involved with the 23 Foundation / Jamie Carragher’s charity. Fred and Mike Lepic UK, along with others such as Philly Carragher represent Jamie’s 23 Foundation as Irish and English Ambassador’s on a voluntary basis. The Foundation raises funds for […]
British jobseekers are hunting for work outside the UK now & Ireland’s top of the list
THE NUMBER OF British residents searching for jobs outside the UK has jumped since the Brexit referendum, and Ireland is proving to be of particular interest. According to data from Jobs website Indeed, searches for jobs across the EU from the UK were 7% higher on average in the 100 days after the referendum than […]
5 Habits for a Healthier Relationship With Your Phone
For many of us, our smartphones have come to feel like another appendage. We carry them wherever we go, fondle them during meals and conversations, and sleep with them next to our pillows. Wherever one is, so is the other. However, unlike our typically unabashed appreciation for our physical limbs (arms and legs ftw!), our […]
Choose Tralee
With a population of 23,693, Tralee is considered the 14th biggest town in Ireland. Internationally known for its Rose of Tralee Festival, Tralee has much more to offer for anyone considering relocation to the most picturesque county in Ireland. 1. Cost of Living The cost of rental properties in the Tralee area are considerably […]
Kerry is home to six of Ireland’s top 10 beaches
TripAdvisor has released its latest list of the top 10 beaches to visit in Ireland. The list is dominated by The Kingdom, Kerry being home to six of those ten. Inchydoney in West Cork receives first place, followed by Banna Strand and Inch beach respectively. Derrynane comes in at number five, followed by […]
As costs of living in cities rise, could rural hubs provide a solution?
We are all aware of the socio-economic pressures on urban centres, particularly Dublin, Cork and Galway. Our cities are growing rapidly, commercial and residential rents are rising, childcare and transportation costs are increasing, and traffic congestion is at an all-time high. According to the Dublin Economic Monitor, August 2019, rents in Dublin City alone […]
Job Quality in the Irish Workforce
Job quality and decent work are topics that have received growing attention of late. Only recently, President Michael D Higgins addressed an audience gathered in Dublin Castle for the International Labour Organisation’s centenary celebrations, calling for greater protection and regulation for workers amid a rise in precarious work and gig economy roles. The president had […]
How to Stand Out in Group Interviews
Group interviews can be a daunting experience. Even if you are happy in a one-on-one setting, group interviews often present extra challenges that can catch candidates out. Group interviews are becoming more and more common in the corporate world and employers are using them more frequently. Group interviews often give employers an insight to […]
Benefits of Working in Kerry
Ever considered working in Kerry? Here is everything you need to know to help you take that next step in your career and relocate to the beautiful Kingdom. 1. Reputable Companies to work for: The Kerry brand is renowned worldwide. County Kerry located in Ireland’s southwest has produced and is home to some of the […]
How to Dress for Every Type of Job Interview
A guy who shows up to interview for an hourly wage job at a garage in a suit and tie doesn’t look like someone who understands the culture of that workplace or who’s going to stick around for long — he’s clearly got his mind on bigger and better positions. Below we walk you through […]
The 11 best ways to avoid job interview nerves
You’ve nothing to fear but fear itself. It’s natural to feel a bit nervous when you’re going for a job interview. It’s like going to the dentist. Or waiting in the security line in the airport, even though you’ve nothing to hide and you’re not exactly on Interpol’s “most wanted” list. It doesn’t have to […]
11 Simple Steps to Help You Find a New Job
The task of trying to source new employment can be a really challenging time in a persons life. It can be a very daunting experience, from submitting your CV to phone interviews to face to face interviews and of course the dreaded rejection. Unless of course you are one of the lucky people that […]
Are We Addicted to Technology?
Are we addicted to technology? Definitely a lot more than we would like to admit. Tristan Harris formerly of Google warned that apps and websites were not gifts from the IT Gods to help build a better world, but instead designed to put slot machines in our pockets and he famously said, “The problem […]
Irish Girls Encouraged to Choose Stem Careers
Ireland has made a drastic effort in recent times to encourage young women to pursue a stem (science, technology, engineering & maths) career. Three quarters, that’s 75% of the Stem workforce is dominated by males. The revelation comes as over 6,000 girls in Transition Year attended the “I wish” events that […]