There is a resounding air of positivity in regards taking on new hires in 2019, according to the Abrivia/TCD Salary Survey 2019. This is despite much uncertainty caused by Brexit, US economic policy, China-US trade wars and warnings in regards an overheating domestic economy. For example, 95% of companies in Ireland’s ICT sector plan to…
The Abrivia Salary Survey 2019 unveiled many interesting insights into Ireland’s Accountancy, Finance and Banking Sector. Below are some of the main highlights: Employers in Accountancy, Finance & Banking Sector • 80% cited pay satisfaction as the main reason for employee retention • 60% said headcount increased in 2018 • Over 70% plan to hire…
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…
