We Get People: The Red Chair Way (From Kerry to Kent and Everywhere in Between) At Red Chair Recruitment, we get people. No, really, we get people. We get what drives them, what inspires them, what keeps them up at night, and what gets them out of bed in the morning (besides coffee). Whether you’re hiring […]
Employment

You Had Me at ROI: How to Make Employers Fall in Love With Your Campaigns
Let’s be honest: anyone can say their campaign “did well.” But if you really want to turn heads in today’s job market, you need to lead with three magic letters… ROI. In Ireland’s fast-moving sales and marketing scene, hiring managers aren’t falling for vague buzzwords or fluffy campaign descriptions. They want proof and results, the […]

The Secret to Standing Out in a Stack of CVs
When you’re applying for a job, your CV needs to do what you do best, sell yourself. At RedChair Recruitment, we review hundreds of CVs every week from candidates across many industries and experience levels. Some immediately catch our attention. Others, sadly, get lost in the pile. So what makes a CV stand out? Here’s […]

Questions That Impress (and What Not to Ask)
When it comes to interviews, preparation is key, but it’s not just about how you answer questions. The questions you ask at the end of an interview can be just as influential in shaping the employer’s impression of you. A well-considered question demonstrates curiosity, professionalism, and a genuine interest in both the role and the […]

Brand You: Why Personal Branding Is Your Best Sales Tool
In the competitive world of sales and marketing, standing out is everything. Every day, professionals are pitching products, building brands, and influencing buying decisions. However, many forget that they too, are a brand. Personal branding is more than a buzzword. It’s how you present yourself to the world, especially potential employers. It’s the reputation you […]

Top 5 Interview Mistakes Irish Job Seekers Still Make in 2025
Despite all the changes in Ireland’s job market over the past few years, some interview mistakes just keep showing up. At Red Chair Recruitment, we speak to candidates and employers every day, and we’ve noticed the same issues cropping up again and again, often costing people opportunities they’re more than qualified for. So, whether you’re […]

Your First 90 Days in a Sales Role: How to Set Yourself Up for Success
Starting a new sales job? The first 90 days are a great chance to build a strong foundation and show your potential. Here’s how to make the most of it. Learn the Product Start by getting to know what you’re selling. Understand how it works, who it’s for, and why people need it. The more […]

How to Get a Job With No Experience: Tips for School Leavers and Graduates
Looking for your first job can feel pretty overwhelming, especially when you don’t have much, or any work experience to show employers. If you’re a school leaver or a recent graduate, you’re definitely not alone in this. The good news is, many employers understand that everyone has to start somewhere, and there are ways you […]

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 […]

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 […]

Amazon are to create 1,000 jobs across Irish Operations
Amazon is to create another 1,000 permanent jobs in Ireland over the next two years, bringing its total permanent workforce here to 5,000 people. The new roles will be based across the company’s Cork and Dublin sites in Blanchardstown, Tallaght, the city centre, and north County Dublin. The new jobs range from software development […]

Irish unemployment rate reaches 13-year low of 4.8%
Figures from the Central Statistics Office indicate that the number of workers classified as unemployed was 119,000. The unemployment rate of the Republic remained at 4.8% in December with economists expecting another year of strong employment growth. Last month the CSO figures highlighted the number of workers classified as unemployed in the Republic to be […]

Dream Come True
Flight passenger gives first-class seat to 88-year-old woman and make her “dream come true”. Last week, Virgin Atlantic stewardess Leah Amy shared the sweet story of her new “favourite” passengers: a young gentleman and the elderly woman that he selflessly swapped seats with so she could enjoy the luxurious comfort of his first-class seat. Am […]

Dublin is Announced as Worst City in the World
Dublin had been crowned as the worst city in the world to find a place to live according to a recent study that was released on Tuesday afternoon. Ireland’s capital city was in last place followed by San Francisco and Munich, out of a total of 82 cities surveyed in the Expat City Ranking 2019 […]

An Excess of 200 Jobs to be Lost in Cork
The Cork Mail Centre in Little Island is due to close resulting in the loss of 216 jobs, affecting 240 people. An Post officials made their way to Little Island last night to inform current employees that the closure of the sorting centre will take place on a phased basis between September 2019 and […]

Employment Rate Among ‘Prime-Age’ Workers Reaches Record Level
The Central Statistics Office’s latest Labour Force Survey, the most accurate indicator of employment trends, suggested that the participation rate among potential workers here rose slightly to 62% in the first quarter of 2019. The percentage of “prime-age” workers employed in the Republic is now higher than at any other time, a testament […]
