Between the Christmas pudding, mince pies and endless days of overindulgence there is ample opportunity to reflect on the year gone past, what you have achieved versus what you hoped to achieve, how you have furthered yourself in regards your career objectives and whether you truly enjoy your current job. It is next to impossible…
Psychology can often seem like a somewhat abstract concept that doesn’t hold much relevance to professionals outside the mental health sector and academia. It’s also frequently dismissed as unscientific and without credibility. However, psychology is a discip that focuses heavily on interpersonal relations and what environment has a diverse mix of personalities and interactions…
Nine of the top ten global software companies are based in Ireland. Nine of the top ten global ICT companies and four of the top five IT services companies are also based here. Why has Ireland become a global hub for technology companies? Availability of Skilled Labour According to IMD, we are number one…
Many career coaching and self-help groups refer to strategies that can be utilised in achieving career success. A general societal view of a successful career is that you must be high-earning, high-achieving and be well-respected by your peers to ultimately attain the coveted title. Most bos assume the same also. Career success is not about…
Being a recent graduate is tough no matter what. Competition for well-paying and degree-relevant jobs that offer real career development opportunities is strong, especially for college graduates who are often no older than 21 or 22 years of age and may not have a wealth of experience compared to their older counterparts. Also taking into…
As we get closer to Christmas many offices are rolling out their version of Kris Kindle. In most cases this is a great opportunity for employees in the business to have a bit of fun with their colleagues and create a positive atmosphere within the company. However, there are a number of tips for both…
Envisioning your career path and milestones will make it a lot easier to achieve career success. However, this vision should be inspirational in order to become a key driver in your career success. As children, we were often asked “What do you want to be when you grow up?” My answer was always “A businessman…
Negative people can cause you to doubt yourself, which in turn can hinder you in achieving your career goals. Negativity may cause you to lose focus as you expend, or waste your energy on negative thoughts, which in turn drags you down. Sometimes it is impossible to avoid negative people. You don’t have the option…
Taking the plunge, leaving your company, and going freelance is a major decision. All kudos to you for going for it. Working freelance and/or working from home can have major benefits to your lifestyle, work life, and income, but there are cons too which you should consider like health. Overall, if you do not mind…
Hailing from the northwest of Ireland I have a tendency to use the words “sound”, “mighty” or “no bother” in response to questions. Sometimes this causes eyebrows to be raised. Each part of the country has its own regional responses. It may be “spot on, no bother” in certain counties and “aye, surely” in others.…
