Last week I watched a RTE news piece about an Argentinian family, the Zapp’s, who have been travelling around the world for the last 17 years, yes 17 years! Last week they arrived in Ireland as part of their ongoing odyssey. During this time, the parents; Herman and Canderalia raised 4 kids; with their mother…
It is no secret the technology market in Dublin is thriving and the war for IT talent is intense. This is particularly the case for software engineers, where it appears the demand is currently exceeding the supply, which results in companies finding it very difficult to secure talented developers within the domestic market. As a…
You would be forgiven for thinking that your first day in a new job is a clean slate. No assumptions, no preconceptions, and you will at least be able to get your foot in the door and make a first impression before anything could possibly go wrong. Plenty of people have made mistakes in their…
Some interviewees, through a mixture of over-enthusiasm and inexperience interrupt their interviewer when they are mid-sentence, which is a huge no-no in interviews. Even if you feel what you must say is very important and of huge significance, take a deep breath, bite your tongue and wait until your interviewer is finished talking. If you…
We have already covered slide content and transition, image to content ratio, projector connectivity, rehearsing, structuring your presentation and independent critiques (see links at the bottom of this blog) The final 3 great interview presentation tips are body language, tone and enthusiasm. Body Language Maintaining eye contact with your audience is critical. There is a…
As a one-time banker turned recruiter, I know some of the challenges and obstacles faced when making the big decision to change career. Here are 5 tips that helped me on my journey to career happiness! Skills Matrix First things first, what are your skills and what do you enjoy most about your job? I…
Our last blog loed at the advantages of continuous rehearsal, structuring presentations and seeking out an independent critique. This blog will lo at text animation, image to content ratio and ensuring that your presentation can be displayed through any projector. Slide Content Animation If you have than one bullet point on a slide with…
You may be interviewing for a senior role and part of the interview process is that you iver a presentation to your potential employer. Alternatively, you may be interviewing for a sales or marketing position and a common requirement is that you give a presentation, which often occurs in the second round of the interview…
As a recently returned Irish expat from Australia who successfully secured a new role before returning, I would like to some of my learnings in regards sourcing a role at home from abroad. Get your CV right Make sure your CV is laid out clearly and includes all the experience you got from overseas.…
The blunt answer is no, do not put your photo on your CV! You may feel that adding a photo to your CV will differentiate you and make your CV stand out from other CV’s, whilst making you likeable to your prospective employer as you have a ly photo. However, the opposite effect to…
