An Irish Tech company has just announced that they are currently expanding their Dublin offices. The expansion will result in the creation of 150 new jobs. Workhuman which was previously known as Globoforce announced that there will be a major expansion taking place and a €4,000,000 investment will be put into its Dublin based HQ. […]
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Two Kerry Hotels Take Top Place at Georgina Campbell Irish Breakfast Awards
It’s looking like it’s going to be a great year for the Irish hospitality industry. Accommodation bookings have increased and eating out for breakfast and lunch have become very popular around the country particularly in cities giving rise to the latest phenomenon in Irish food culture, brunch. The high quality of the Irish […]
9 Tips to Make Your CV Stand Out
Writing a good CV can be one of the most challenging aspects of looking for a job. Recruiters receive dozens, even hundreds of CVs. You want your CV to end up at the top of the pile not the bottom. Most employers spend a matter of seconds scanning through a candidates CV before tossing […]
Honda to Close Flagship UK Manufacturing Plant Amid Brexit Uncertainty
Car manufacturer, Honda has become the most recent business to prepare to leave Britain as circumstances change and global forces alter the shape of the motor vehicle industry as the country prepares to leave the European Union. Honda will be closing the doors in their Swindon based plant, just outside of London. The […]
Newly Graduated Teachers Top the Pay League
A recent survey has shown that newly qualified teachers top the pay league for all graduates and have the best chances of walking directly into a job post qualification. The survey also indicated that the gender pay gap still remains an issue for graduates. Showing an average difference of €4,000 between young men and […]
S&P Global Ratings Opens New Dublin Based HQ
Global Rating have announced the opening of its new European HQ based in Dublin. The opening ceremony took place yesterday (14/02/2019) the event was attended by senior leaders of the company and Martin Shanahan who is the Chief Executive Officer of IDA Ireland. Paschal Donohoe, Minister of Finance will officially inaugurate the […]
Killarney Woman Makes Forbe’s “30 Under 30” List.
Killarney native, Jessie Buckley has been recognised on the honourable “Forbes 30 Under 30” list. The list is made up of leaders, visionaries, entrepreneurs and rising stars under 30 years of age across Europe. The Singer/Actress is best known for appearing on the BBC show “I’d Do Anything” back in 2008 where she came […]
Irish Organisations Can Remain Powerful Regardless of Brexit Result
Ireland’s labour market is consistently strong even though many of our young professionals are fleeing the motherland in hopes for a brighter future. The rate of unemployment is decreasing, wages are on the up, and the percentage of investment is increasing. Information Computing Technology (ICT) industries are thriving and currently stands as one of […]
Stay, play and work in Kerry
We are so proud to have been involved in the Kerry GAA’s committee to produce an informative booklet with a view of attracting people to Stay, Play & Work in Kerry. It was a pleasure working the committee headed up by Diarmuid Ó Sé on this project that was launched last week. The committee specifically […]
Women key to continuing economic recovery
Supporting women in returning to the workforce is crucial to meet labour market shortages and maintain economic growth, according to the National Recruitment Federation. The professional body for Ireland’s recruitment industry this week made its pre-Budget submission, illustrating how growth projections for the Irish economy are based on the continued strong performance of the Irish […]
Devastation in Greece after the Athens Wildfires
Greek authorities are looking for dozens of people missing after the deadly wildfires near Athens. At least 80 people have died, and a search continues for survivors who fled the blaze, including those who escaped to sea by boat. The fire is thought to have been the deadliest on record in Greece. Our thoughts are […]
Abbott in Donegal to expand its existing manufacturing facility which will result in the creation of c.500 new jobs over the next number of years.
IDA Ireland welcomes today’s statement from Abbott in Donegal that it is to expand its existing manufacturing facility which will result in the creation of c.500 new jobs over the next number of years. Abbott opened their plant in Lurganboy near Donegal town in 2006 to manufacture the worldwide supply of their FreeStyle and FreeStyle […]
Kerry Mobilises to “Spin the Ring” and support Kerry’s youth
On July 5th, just two days before the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle people will have the opportunity to take part in a unique, fun event all across the county. The event is part of the KDYS Building Futures campaign and will take place in Killarney, Tralee, Listowel, Kenmare, Castleisland, Dingle, Cahersiveen and Killorglin. People […]
Software Development Job Interview Tips
What technical topics should you be prepared to address? Before you dig into the technical topics you may be asked about during your interview, connect with your recruiting point of contact to understand the subjects/skills you’ll most likely be discussing and demonstrating. In general, the technical interviews typically require you to perform coding and system […]
No evidence of permanent hearing loss from common recreational noise
Exposure to loud noises during common recreational activities is widely cited as a cause of “hidden hearing loss.” A new study of young adults, however, finds that while hearing is temporarily affected after attending a loud event, there is no evidence of auditory nerve injury or permanent hearing difficulties. The study is the first to look […]
Apple users in the EU can now download all the info the company has on them
The privacy portal will roll out worldwide in the coming months Apple has launched a privacy portal where users can download all of the information and data the company has that’s associated with their Apple ID. The portal allows you to receive information including: your activity on the App Store, iTunes Store, iBooks Store, and Apple Music; […]
Technology is driving the Video Games Industry
HOW TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES TO DRIVE THE VIDEO GAMING INDUSTRY There are few industries as closely linked to the latest technological advances as video gaming is. Thanks to recent advances, many of the latest new games are incredibly life-like and absorbing in a way that they have never been before. Yet, the way that technology is […]
How pay compares at Facebook, Google & Amazon
The pay at big tech can be … pretty big. In a recent filing, Google parent Alphabet revealed that the median compensation for its employees is at nearly $200,000 a year. That speaks to how tough the competition is for top engineering talent. But a cushy salary isn’t guaranteed everywhere. At Amazon, where jobs include […]
Embracing a new Career or Raise
You’ve been in your job at work for a few years, and for almost as long you’ve been angling for a promotion to a higher position. One day the desired slot opens up, and your boss calls you into his office to let you know you’ve got the job. You’re excited, of course. As […]
Mike in Mauritania
Mike O’Shea who we are supporting has arrived in Mauritania. In his own words: So the last week has been interesting to say the least, some 15hr driving days, trying to check into hotels at 3am with armed security, got chased by an angry mob in Mauritania after asking could we take a photo, i […]
The Qualities of a True Leader
The Qualities of a Leader What are the qualities which a leader should possess? There have been many attempts at listing the many good qualities which a leader should possess, and cataloguing those undesirable characteristics which he should not possess or should minimize or eliminate. Such a listing often serves only to discourage the aspirant […]