How to be ready to flesh out your initial answers

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Q: I did a job interview last week and one of the things that surprised me was the extent to which they cross-examined me after my answers. Every time I gave an answer, they had at least one follow up question – e.g., how I felt I did in the scenario, what I learned from it and what I would do differently next time. I found it quite off-putting. Is this standard? (RC, email).

A: It is becoming more common as awareness grows of modern interview techniques. Interview panels like to go deep into a story to see what exactly lurks behind your initial offering. If you go to an interview hoping that you will not be cross-examined, you could be very surprised. Your opening punt on a topic may not be taken as read.

Údarás na Gaeltachta report shows highest jobs jump since 1996

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

825 new full-time jobs were created in Gaeltacht companies in 2021, the highest number of jobs created in one year since 2008. When job reductions are taken into account, there is a net increase of 446 in overall employment – the largest annual net increase since 1996.

Globalization Partners plans year two of successful internship programme in Galway

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Globalization Partners, the leading global employment platform that simplifies remote team building by making it fast and easy for companies to hire anyone, anywhere within minutes, launched its very first global internship program here in Galway in spring 2021.

Four interns were chosen from the applications received and joined the software development team for their 13-week paid program in May 2021. Each of the graduates had recently completed their studies in GMIT and their experience with Globalization Partners began by logging on to their laptop with three key goals: challenge yourself, make a difference, and have fun.

Inflation reaches record highs but will the ECB raise interest rates?

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Inflation figures released by the Central Statistics Office yesterday reveal that Irish inflation hit a record high. Prices on average, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), were 5.5 percent higher in December compared with December 2020. This is the largest annual change in prices since June 2001 when annual inflation was 5.3 percent. This increase in Irish inflation is mirrored in the euro area. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) – the European Central Bank’s (ECB) preferred measurement of inflation - stood at 5 percent in December 2021 according to Eurostat’s flash estimate, which was the highest level recorded since the euro was introduced in 1999.

Psychologists at NUI Galway want to hear from women who experienced ‘revenge porn'

Wed, Jan 19, 2022

Psychologists at NUIG are conducting a study to understand the experiences of women who have had intimate images shared without their permission, or where they have experienced a threat to share such images (commonly referred to as ‘revenge porn’).

MathWorks Ireland celebrates fifth anniversary in Galway

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

MathWorks Ireland, whose offices first opened in late 2016 in Galway City Centre, are proud to celebrate their fifth anniversary in Ireland. Located in CityPoint in the heart of Galway, MathWorks Ireland’s office is the shared sales and services centre for the company’s operations throughout EMEA.

Since its establishment, MathWorks staff member numbers have increased from 11 to approaching 100 along with an increase of overall office space by 100%. The MathWorks team is diverse and multicultural with staff from both Ireland and the wider EU.

Your Career, Your Choices

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

This is the third in our series of five columns explaining the START answering method that candidates find useful in competency-based job interviews. Typical competency-based questions start with ‘tell me about a time when you [were asked to lead an under-performing team / established a new process, etc.] …’ or ‘outline when you made a mistake and what you learned from it…’

Regional salaries will rise in key sectors in 2022, but undersupply of skilled workers a problem

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

Ireland is facing an undersupply of skilled and experienced candidates in the financial services sector and competition to attract talent is expected to be intense this year, according to Matrix Recruitment.

How to transform your spare room

Mon, Dec 20, 2021

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Having a spare room to mould to your heart’s desire can be one of the exhilarating experiences out there, and it is something that many people only dream of.

Having a spare room to mould to your heart’s desire can be one of the exhilarating experiences out there, and it is something that many people only dream of.

Galway businesswoman wins in Visa Ireland’s inaugural She’s Next grant programme

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Suzanne Moloney was victorious when Visa announced the winners of its inaugural She’s Next Grant Programme in Ireland. As an extension of Visa’s global She’s Next Grant Programme, created to boost and empower women entrepreneurship, five women business-owners from across Ireland receive a grant of €5,000 and one-year business coaching through IFundWomen to support, grow and expand their businesses.

Galway represented by two seats on Chambers Ireland board

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

Galway will be represented by two seats on the Chambers Ireland Board of Directors, the first time this has happened in the history of the organisation.

Excel Recruitment Open Galway Branch

Tue, Dec 07, 2021

The opening of Excel Recruitment’s newest office near the Spanish Arch in Galway City marks its third office outside of its Dublin headquarters, with established offices located in Kildare and Cork and plans to open a Belfast office in 2022.

Female entrepreneurs from Galway sought for Going for Growth programme

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

The call is now open for ambitious female entrepreneurs from Galway, who are looking to take their business to the next level, to apply for the latest cycle of Going for Growth, the award-winning business development initiative. Going for Growth is a six-month part-time programme, supported by Enterprise Ireland and KPMG, which assists ambitious female entrepreneurs to achieve their growth aspirations. There is no charge to those selected to participate.

West’s nominees named for Generation Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

companies are named in the nominations for the 2021 Generation Apprenticeship Employer of the Year. — Athenry’s Brady Family Butcher Ltd; the ICE Group and Western Management Centre; and Mayo’s Instrotec.

The awards showcase the talent and energy of Ireland’s thriving apprenticeship employer sector. The 71 nominees, represent more than 37,000 employees, across three categories: micro companies; small and medium and large enterprises.

Average cost of crime for most companies is €47,000, survey shows

Thu, Nov 25, 2021

According to a new survey of crime against businesses in Ireland, antisocial behaviour at 30% was the largest type of crime experienced since January 2020.

vandalism and burglary were next at 28% each, while assaults were at 17%.The survey to determine the type of crime, the costs and the importance of security among Irish businesses was conducted by Amárach Research for Netwatch, the global leaders in Proactive Video Monitoring.

Chanelle Pharma strengthens management team with key appointments

Thu, Nov 25, 2021

BY DECLAN VARLEY
Chanelle Pharma announced the appointment of Aubrey Mulveen to the new position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).Aubrey joins from C&D Foods, a division of ABP Group, one of Ireland’s largest and most successful family run businesses, where he has been CFO for the last six years.

GMIT and Bluewise Marine sign strategic marine and offshore renewable energy partnership

Thu, Nov 25, 2021

BlueWise Marine and Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) have formed a strategic partnership to collaborate on projects that support the development of innovative scientific solutions for the marine and Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) sectors, utilising national infrastructures and capabilities to support innovation and the commercialisation of novel products and services.

Galway tech professionals encouraged to attend free artificial intelligence summit

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Galway tech industry professionals with an interest in artificial intelligence are encouraged to sign up for a free upcoming summit.

Organised by itag (Innovation Technology AtlanTec Gateway), the AI Summit is a free, virtual event on November 25, and is open to anyone working in the tech sector or having an interest in the field of artificial intelligence.

Pizza company targets Galway for new job openings

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Apache Pizza is inviting people from Galway and surrounding counties to attend a recruitment event which has been organised to help fill some 500 new jobs at the company before Christmas.

Pinergy targets Galway with new appointment

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Pinergy, the provider of 100 per cent clean electricity, has appointed Cillian Moloney, as corporate sales manager for the Munster and Connacht regions.

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