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 […]
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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 […]
The Importance of Developing Transferable Skills
Some skills you may acquire throughout your professional career are tailored to specific roles or perhaps are specific to certain companies. While other skills developed can be implemented in every role and every organisation. Transferable skills are developed throughout your professional career. It’s important to note your transferable skills and how you can develop […]
Best answers to why you left your last job?
It’s one of the trickiest interview questions and requires a certain amount of tact!! There is one question that is always dreaded in a job interview and that’s when you are asked “Why did you leave your last job?” It’s one of the trickiest questions and requires a certain amount of tact. The main issue […]
Create a better work/life balance.
Many people find it difficult to strike a healthy balance between their work life and their social life. Often people find themselves getting to the office earlier than needed and putting in extra hours in order to get their work load done, resulting in leaving the workplace after everyone else has gone. If that doesn’t […]
7 Simple Tips for Interview Success
No matter how many job interviews you go on, it’s just one of those things that does not get easier. You are meeting new people, trying to sell yourself, your skill set and make good impressions. It seems like there is a hundred things going through your mind yet you need to remain upbeat and […]
Communication: A CEO’s Most Powerful Tool
THE world the CEO is a world of competing priorities. Clients must be kept happy, new work must be won, and employees attracted and retained. They also may need to engage with audiences that do not necessarily like them. The one thread that ties these disparate business strands together – and makes them work in […]
Interview Mistakes to Avoid
When attending an interview, as humans we tend to concentrate and focus solely on what we should do. We never really pay much attention to the things that we should not do. We have already outlined a short article on Simple Tips to Interview Success but today we wanted to address a different topic. Some […]
7 Characteristics of a Successful Team
A strong team is the foundation of a thriving company and a good team ethic can be held accountable for the success and smooth running of good performing business. If colleagues do not work connect or work well together then problems can begin to arise, such as missed deadlines, targets not reached and in […]
Why You Should Use a Recruitment Agency
Recruitment Agencies are growing in demand. More and more companies everyday are relying on the experience and knowledge of a recruitment agency to fill current openings in their business. As well as companies, candidates (Job Seekers) are also taking advantage of the services provided by recruitment agencies. You might ask yourself, what exactly is […]
4 Simple Tips to Combat Work Related Stress
While stress is something that we cannot completely avoide, it is important that we learn how to handle it accordingly. Of course, a certain level of stress can be somewhat healthy in terms of motivation and performance, it is vital that it does not stop you from productively and happily fulfilling your professional role. Stress […]
How do Decide if a Job is a Good Fit
When you are on the lookout for a new job, it’s so important to consider more than just the job itself. Of course, the job is important, but it’s always a good idea to think about other elements rather than just the salary and the responsibilities of the position. The job itself isn’t going […]
5 Signs it’s Time for a Career Change
“Change is the law of life. Those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” – John F. Kennedy Nobody said changing career is easy. It can be a daunting experience for everyone. Why would I leave everything that I know, I have so many friends here, I have […]
Businesses Need to Stay ahead of Recruitment trends
Research has shown that candidates are driving the hiring process, so the responsibility is on the companies to make it a positive experience. Studies indicate a positive recruitment experience motivates 97% of candidates to refer other candidates with over 50% of them likely to share their positive experiences with people they may know through social […]