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The 5 key ingredients of a great job

Written by Dave Cullen A great job is comprised of a number of disparate elements, which when combined together will make for a satisfying and enjoyable place to work.  When applying for a new job we can often focus solely … Continue reading

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4 ways to prevent a bad job interview

Written by Dave Cullen To some people, the modern job interview can be an intimidating and stressful undertaking; it is a convention of today’s candidate screening process that can be an unforgiving one. Answering questions about your career and past … Continue reading

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Is Social Media Reducing Workplace Productivity?

Written by Dave Cullen In a recent workplace report conducted by Law firm William Fry, it was revealed that Irish employees spend an average of 56 minutes of their working day using social media websites. Although many companies have restricted … Continue reading

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Emigration: A calculated risk in the current jobs market?

Written by Graham Burns When listening to a friend of mine over Sunday lunch telling me of his feelings while watching his 22 year old son walk through the departure gates at Shannon Airport recently, to embark on a new … Continue reading

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IT Jobs: Market Overview

The ICT sector continues to be one of the most buoyant sectors in the economy with many Irish success stories, whether it’s the Collision brothers venture Stripe or James Whelton and CoderDojo – the Irish are at the forefront in … Continue reading

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Dealing with Redundancy: 5 Tips to jump start your Job Search

Written by Dave Cullen Panic and anxiety are natural emotions to experience upon learning you are about to be made redundant. During this time you may be overcome by feelings of fear, loneliness and disillusionment. Your job occupied the majority … Continue reading

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Making a Strong First Impression: 12 Important Questions to ask during an Interview

Written by Dave Cullen Interviews can be a nerve racking affair. A candidate should take the time to conduct considerable research into the company they are applying to work for and also carefully prepare their answers to common interview questions. … Continue reading

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5 common mistakes to avoid during a job interview

Written by Dave Cullen A Job interview is your opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for a role to an employer. It’s a chance to showcase your abilities, sell yourself and provide them with an insight into your personality. As we … Continue reading

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Recruitment Consultancy:The first year in a new chapter

Written by Cormac Loughlin I would like to begin by giving you a glimpse of my background before talking about my profession. I am now 16 months into my career in recruitment and to say it has passed in a … Continue reading

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How following industry trends can help your job search

Written by Dave Cullen A recent study into the media consumption habits of Irish people revealed that a third of us believe staying abreast of the news is important to our jobs. In today’s ever changing employment landscape, it’s all … Continue reading

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