The Appys 2015 in association with Abrivia Recruitment are now open for entries. The award show itself will be held in Dublin’s Lillie’s Borlo on November 19th, 2015 Entry is simple via our on platform at www.theappys.ie and the closing date for entries is October 18th 2015 Now in its sixth year, The Appys celebrates…
THE APPYS 2015 THE APPYS 2015 NEW HEADLINE SPONSOR – ABRIVIA RECRUITMENT The Appys 2015 in association with Abrivia Recruitment are now open for entries. The award show itself will be held in Dublin’s Lillie’s Borlo on November 19th, 2015. THE APPYS 2015 NEW HEADLINE SPONSOR – ABRIVIA RECRUITMENT Entry is simple via our on…
The informal Chat – Interview with an employer In Ireland, it is very popular to be asked to meet “for a cup of coffee and a wee chat” with a potential employer. This informal chat is often the precursor to a formal interview. Despite the presence of exotic coffee and the location often being an…
A resume may be the only opportunity you have for making a good first impression with a prospective employer, and getting your foot in the door for an interview. It is therefore worth your while to invest some time making it the best resume possible. Here are five things you should consider leaving off your…
8 Serotonin Boosting Tips to Boost Your Mood! Recently, I have come across quite a few situations where Mental Health has been the topic of conversation. This is a good thing as it signifies that we are becoming open about the subject. A couple of people have also come to me specifically asking if…
Building rapport in an interview involves identifying areas of commonality between you and your interviewer. In many cases these may be interests or hobbies you have in common. Perhaps you are both GAA enthusiasts who attend all the league away marches for your respective county teams. Perhaps you have a passion in common for languages,…
3 Essentials to research for your interview It is often easy to get side-tracked and focus the majority of your pre-interview research on one aspect of the company that you are particularly interested in. This micro approach is usually not sufficient and most interviewers will expect you to have a macro view of their company…
Are you as you say on your CV? There is a great temptation to exaggerate your capabilities and work experience on your CV in order to make you appear attractive to a potential employer. However this strategy usually backfires after a few probing questions from a discerning interviewer. Are you as you say on…
Below are 7 key interview tips to help you land your dream job. 1. Preparation is Key Prepare answers to obvious questions. For example, be sure to know your strengths, weaknesses and accomplishments inside out. 2. Dress to Impress It is always better to err on the side of caution in regards what to wear…
The Importance of Remembering Names in Interviews If, like myself, you can remember faces and even put faces in a past context, but have great difficulty in remembering names, this article is about you. Remembering a person’s name conveys value, interest and respect. As the famous author Dale Carnegie (How to win friends and influence…
