Kilkenny city has witnessed a huge influx of workers from Dublin and surrounding areas in recent years, due to excellent career opportunities, a great quality of life, and excellent sporting and educational facilities. In a recent survey of house sales in Kilkenny, it was found that 50% of sales were due to people re-locating to…
According to a recent OECD report the average job tenure in Ireland is falling, which indicates an increase in labour fluidity and a attractive employment market. Whilst the average job tenure, like the rest of Europe, is still above 10 years, those changing jobs between 5 and 10 years have noticeably increased. It should…
An overwhelming majority of hiring managers will have a lo at your profile prior to calling a candidate for interview. They will expect that your profile will not only be consistent with what is on your CV and cover letter but will offer proof to substantiate to what you do or claim you are…
Getting your body language right in an interview is critical to effective interview performance. You may have your answers prepared down to a tee but sending out the wrong signals in an interview can greatly negate all the practice and preparation you have put in. Below are 7 tips to get your body language right…
You don’t get a second chance at making a first impression and this is especially true in interview situations. Below are some common dress mistakes: 1. An outfit that badly fits You need to feel comfortable in what you are wearing in order to give full focus and attention to the interviewers’ questions. An ill-fitting…
Most of us will wait for the next job search before we decide to update our CV. This can become a very stressful strategy as you may have to rely on memory alone in regards what you have achieved over a previous time period and you run the risk of forgetting key nuggets of information.…
To err is only human and to make mistakes in an interview situation is totally normal. However, mistakes are a great opportunity to learn from and ultimately improve your performance in the next interview. Some common mistakes and tips are detailed below: Tip 1: Not Knowing Your CV Getting details, dates, facts and figures mixed…
Legal recruitment is really difficult and extremely time consuming for Partners and HR teams. The biggest issue is finding the right talent pool and getting them to accept your job offer. Imagine for a moment a 3 year pqe commercial property lawyer coming out of a top UK law firm in Leeds for example. They…
Last Wednesday evening, lots of the team in Abrivia to part in the Grant Thornton 5K Corporate Challenge Run in the National Sport Campus, Dublin 15. We had a great evening, the sun was shining, everyone enjoyed the run and there were even free burgers when we crossed the finish ! The health benefits of…
The Ulster Bank Purchasing Manager Index shows that the Irish Construction industry is displaying strong signs of recovery with the index rising from 52.9 in March to 57.9 in April. Any reading over 50 indicates that the sector is in growth mode. Ulster Bank reported a surge in activity in the commercial and housing sectors…
