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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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The importance of reading a job spec carefully

Written by Dave Cullen Recruiters receive a high volume of emails from jobseekers enquiring about potential vacancies or applying for advertised roles. Unfortunately, due to the considerable volume of competition in the market, not all applications will be successful. The … Continue reading

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How to Super Charge your Personal Brand

Written by Dave Cullen The competition in the job market has never been more intense. Every day, the inboxes of recruiters and hiring managers are bombarded with applications from highly qualified candidates with exceptionally well crafted CVs and cutting-edge interview … Continue reading

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Cpl Science & Engineering & Alchemist Café celebrate 49 years of BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition

Written by Dave Cullen This year’s BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition will take place at the RDS, Dublin from the 9th to the 12th of January. The prestigious science competition first began in 1965 and to celebrate its 49th … Continue reading

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Cpl Learning and Development Announce Partnership with the Government’s New Momentum Training Scheme

This week, Cpl Learning and Development officially announced its participation in the Momentum project, the government’s new nationwide training programme. This groundbreaking initiative aims to provide 6,500 job seekers with the necessary skills to re-enter the workforce. Cpl CEO, Anne Heraty attended the official launch at Windmill Lane Studios, … Continue reading

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Starting a Finance Career in Ireland

Written by Dave Cullen Since the economic downturn the Financial Market in Ireland has undergone a major metamorphosis. The demand for Accountants with experience in the property sector has obviously diminished considerably and the Banking sector now suffers from a … Continue reading

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Microsoft and Cpl Recruitment bring together Female leaders in Technology at the Dublin Web Summit

Microsoft and Cpl were today announced as principal sponsors of the inaugural Leaders’ Lunch, one of the key networking events at this year’s Dublin Web Summit. The lunch, aimed at women, working or interested in business and technology, will bring … Continue reading

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5 questions to ask in a job interview

Written by Dave Cullen So You’ve adequately answered all of the questions that the interviewer has thrown at you and conducted yourself with professional decorum. You have now reached that point where the interviewer asks if you have any questions about the … Continue reading

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What recruiters are looking for from a candidate

Written by Dave Cullen The Corporate Executive Board of America conducted a roundtable survey of more than 8,500 recruiters and HR managers, from several thousand worldwide corporations. Their results provide an intriguing insight into the workings of today’s recruitment landscape. … Continue reading

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How to dress for an Interview

Written by Dave Cullen Congratulations, you have sufficiently impressed the recruiter or employer with your CV to warrant them inviting you to a job interview. Impress them in person and you could be one step away from being offered the … Continue reading

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