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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Let’s set the scene – You have just gone and applied for a new job, you did a great interview and the employer’s impressed with you so they make you an exceptional offer and you are looking forward to beginning a new chapter in your career and learning from new experiences. You hand your […]
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 […]
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 […]