How to turn a quick job spell to your advantage in interview

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Q: I have an interview next week and I’m afraid they will pick up on the fact that I have only been in my current job 13 months. In reality, I took a step downwards for this job after the previous company I was in closed, (not my fault, I hasten to add, the market had moved on and the company ran out of road). This opportunity now offers me a chance to get back doing what I did and at an even higher level where I will be managing people. But will the last 13 months go against me in the interview? (HG, email).

Connected Future — unlocking the potential of a digitally connected world

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

itag’s AtlanTec Festival is back this year as an in-person event. The 2023 Festival takes place from 8 - 18 May. Over ten days itag looks forward to hosting key events across the region and online sessions will also be available.

Connacht Hotel Recruitment Open Day calls all interested in a hospitality career

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

The Connacht Hotel is hosting a Recruitment Open Day on Saturday, April 22 between 9 am and 1 pm, and they are inviting people who are seeking summer and permanent roles in the hospitality sector.

How to recover from a tough interview

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Q: I did a bad interview – there’s no other way of saying it. I didn’t need to wait for the inevitable PFO letter to know that I had gone down in a ball of flames. I was so hopeful beforehand, but it just ran away for me, and it felt like I couldn’t stop digging. How can I make sure this doesn’t happen again? (DG, email).

PorterShed wins national award for Best Enterprise and Start-up Hub

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

PorterShed, a leading co-working space and innovation hub in Galway, has won the prestigious Enterprise and Start-up Hub Award at the 2023 All Ireland Community and Council Awards.

Workers in northwest have lowest access to flexitime in Ireland

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

People working in Connacht and Ulster are less likely than their counterparts in Leinster and Munster to have access to flexitime policy at work, according to the latest Reflecting Ireland research from Permanent TSB.

Just over a third (35%) of workers in the northwest provinces have a degree of control over when they start and finish their workday compared to 56% of those in Dublin, 52% in the rest of Leinster and 50% of those in Munster.

New generation of Gaeltacht female entrepreneurs hailed as CUMASÚ concludes

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

BY DECLAN VARLEY
Gaeltacht women in business were celebrated at a recent event marking the conclusion of the as first pilot programme for Gaeltacht female entrepreneurs, CUMASÚ.

Rise of boomerang employees as Irish professionals say they are open to returning to pre-Covid employer

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Almost three quarters of Irish professionals have stated that they are open to returning to their pre-Covid employer – with half admitting that the reasons as to why they left are no longer applicable in today’s market.

According to a recent poll from recruiter Robert Walters (of 2,000 professionals), 43% of workers who had left their job after lockdown did so for better pay - with a further 37% leaving for a better workplace culture or more purpose/fulfilment in their role.

Linking in and getting out – without the boss noticing

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Q: I’m skulking in here with this question. Despite what I say below, my initials aren’t even DG. But you’d never know who might be watching. My question is: how do I start using LinkedIn to get a new job – without my current boss finding out? She’s all over LinkedIn like a rash and she will surely spot me if I start making any sudden moves. I badly need to get out of here and into a rival company because this place is cracking me up. I have a LinkedIn account but I haven’t really kept it up to date. (DG, not, email).

A: I come across this very issue on a reasonably regular basis.

Explore new markets for your business with Halvey and Associates

Tue, Apr 04, 2023

Exploring new markets for your business can be a great way to grow and expand. Here are some steps you can take to explore new markets:

Eight things not to do in a job interview

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Q: Can you give me some ‘must not do in a job interview’ pointers? I fear that I have built up some bad habits over the years and I would like to start eradicating them. It almost feels like I need a total reset. Your pointers might kickstart me? (OK, email).

Galway business and tech communities invited to live Rent the Runway event

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Rent the Runway, the world’s first and largest shared designer closet that enables people to rent a la carte, subscribe or shop resale from hundreds of designer brands, has announced details of an event taking place on April 19 at 6pm, in Galway’s PorterShed new city centre event space.

Find out about fantastic opportunities at Zimmer Biomet’s open day

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Zimmer Biomet, a global medical device manufacturer specialising in orthopaedic implants, is holding an Open Day at its state-of-the-art Oranmore facility on the April 6 from 3.30pm- 8pm. The site has various high tech operations including 3D printing, 4 and 5 axis CNC machining and a clean and pack area.

Come along to learn about the fantastic opportunities available at Zimmer Biomet and how you can be a part of a team that alleviates patient pain across the globe.

Western Development Commission honoured in Europe for its excellence in promotion

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Western Development Commission has been awarded ‘Best Regional Investment Promotion Team’ in Europe by Capital Finance Ireland (CFI).

Coveted national award for Galway-based creative agency Lorg Media

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Galway-based Lorg Media won ‘Best Influencer Led Campaign’ at The Spider Awards for their marketing campaign Creidim Ionat with Foras na Gaeilge in partnership with RTÉ.

Turn your LinkedIn profile into a digital CV

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Q: I have been on LinkedIn for years, but I make poor use of it. I go on there and see lots of activity but I’m never quite sure what I should do. Is there any way that my LinkedIn profile can be transformed to become my digital CV, in effect? I am looking around for a new job after having the same role for the past 13 years and I would like every help I can get. Don’t be afraid to be basic in your advice – I’m little more than a beginner even though I’ve had a LinkedIn profile for aeons. (KL, email).

A: If you’re job hunting, having a strong LinkedIn profile is generally deemed to be an asset. And, yes, you can use your LinkedIn profile as your digital CV. With a few tweaks, you’ll transform your LinkedIn profile into a powerful tool for showcasing your skills, experience and achievements to potential employers.

Galway Technology Centre highlights importance of wellness by locating hub in its building

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

The issue of wellness is becoming increasingly important for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Corporate wellbeing programmes are now an integral part of the business agenda. It involves promoting staff wellbeing at work and empowering staff with the knowledge tools to be proactive in boosting and protecting their own wellbeing.

ALDI spent €20 million with Galway food and drink producers in 2022

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

ALDI Ireland has announced details of its continued significant contribution to Galway’s economy and the impact of its charity partnerships across the county. In its annual ALDI Economic Impact Report published today, the company said it paid €7.5 million in wages and salaries last year and opened two new stores in Tuam and Mountbellew.

Three Galway businesses win at the National Digital Awards

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

Digital Business Ireland, the country’s leading representative body for the digital commerce sector, and permanent tsb, Ireland’s leading provider of SME and retail banking announced the winners and runners-up of the annual National Digital Awards at a Luncheon ceremony last week.

How to strike the right tone in community work interview

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

Q: My friend is going for an interview in a fortnight as a community development worker with a youth organisation. The role will involve helping young people growing up in difficult circumstances to get involved in activities such as sport, drama, art, volunteering and the like. She is newly qualified in this area but hasn’t a breeze what kind of questions to expect in the interview. I’ve agreed to put her through a mock interview next week and would like to have an idea of questions I could ask her - and possible answers for them in general terms? (LC, email).

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