EssentialSkillz named Connacht’s fastest growing tech company in Deloitte Fast 50

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Galway-based eLearning company EssentialSkillz is proud to announce that their recent success in world markets was recognised by Deloitte in their Technology Fast 50 Awards for 2016.

Six simple tips for a college graduate’s LinkedIn profile

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

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A profile photograph is a must for your LinkedIn profile. Make sure the photograph is business-like (dress like you would for an interview) – definitely no selfies here. Having a good profile picture helps a potential employer to put a face to the name. It also demonstrates your intent to show case yourself professionally, writes SARAH QUINN, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers.Profile headline

A profile photograph is a must for your LinkedIn profile. Make sure the photograph is business-like (dress like you would for an interview) – definitely no selfies here. Having a good profile picture helps a potential employer to put a face to the name. It also demonstrates your intent to show case yourself professionally, writes SARAH QUINN, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers.Profile headline

EU briefing for students of only Irish language interpreters training in the world

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Interpretation, Florika Fink-Hooijer visited NUI Galway recently where she met with staff and students of the MA/PDip in Conference Interpreting, currently being taught at the University.

Onwards and upwards for ambitious Galway Racecourse as they appoint Sales and Marketing Manager

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

As part of the continued growth and expansion of the Galway Races Summer Festival, Galway Racecourse has announced the appointment of Sinéad Cassidy to the newly created role of Sales and Marketing Manager.

Sinéad joins Galway Racecourse to take up the position of Sales and Marketing Manager having worked as Sales and PR Manager at the five star g Hotel and Spa for the past five years.

Let Fahey Wealth Management get you better returns with ETRs

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Returns on deposit related products are at an all-time low with the average deposit rate being offered by various financial institutions hovering around 0.25%. Despite Deposit Interest Retention Tax (DIRT) of 41% being reduced to 39% from 1st January next, the return on your deposits are depressingly low.

In such an environment, it’s no surprise that savers and investors alike are looking for other alternatives to boost their return and protect against inflation – while not assuming too much risk.

New entrepreneurship programme to target agriculture and defence

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Innovations in technology for the agricultural and defence sectors are being explored by the newly announced TechInnovate fellows at NUI Galway. The names of the entrepreneurial individuals who have been accepted onto the fellowship programme have been released.

Get along to TechInnovate Industry Open Day and get ready for your future

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Corporates in the West of Ireland to being asked to attend the TechInnovate Industry Open Day at 7pm on November 22 (Bank of Ireland startlab, 19 Eyre Square) where attendees can find out more about openings on the TechInnovate Intrapreneurship Training programme for industry, commencing January 2017.

GMIT survey shows 94 per cent of GMIT graduates in employment or further study

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

A new report published by the GMIT Careers Office shows that 94 per cent of GMIT graduates are either in employment or further education, eight months after graduation: 55 per cent of GMIT graduates are in paid employment and 39 per cent are in further education.

HSA launches free ‘Managing Driving for Work’ online course

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has launched a free short on-line course, aimed at helping employers to manage safe driving for work, on its e-learning portal http://hsalearning.ie. The short 30 minute online course was developed in partnership with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána. It will assist employers to understand their legal obligations, in relation to managing driving for work activities, and manage the main risks associated with driving for work.

How can hobbies add value to my CV?

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

At the end of many CVs there’s a section reserved for personal information such as hobbies, interests and volunteering. We’ve all seen the cursory attention this section sometimes gets with the predictable list: reading, walking and socialising. But don’t let this opportunity to add value to your application pass you by writes SABINA TRENCH, CAREER COACH, SLI NUA CAREERS.

Up to this point in your CV, the document is mainly concerned with what you do, rather than who you are. People hire people, not just qualifications or experience, so the final section is a chance to set you and your CV apart.

Galway man inspires retailers with tale of entrepreneurship

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Galway man and successful entrepreneur John McGuire, CEO and Founder of Active Mind Technology, creator of a real-life digital sports platform spoke at the recently-held SPAR EUROSPAR Convention at The Europe Hotel and Resort in Killarney.

Refurbished Tubs & Tiles store at Ballybrit offers wide range of contemporary products

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Tubs & Tiles in the Briarhill Business Park, Ballybrit has been refurbished in recent months with significant investment which sees the showroom now housing a completely refreshed range of tiles and bathrooms which are in keeping with the latest trends.

Design Galway presents Re:Design Talks

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Design Galway 2016 will feature Re: Design Talks which will feature conversations with leading design practitioners on an innovative aspect of their practice. Topics range from traditional and contemporary methodologies within the Irish textile industry, a close look into the inspiration behind Galway’s internationally acclaimed Macnas, documenting street art culture around the world and finally exploring the cross-section between screen printing and activism.

Life in the Portershed

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

During my time on work experience in The PorterShed, Eyre Square, Galway I was asked to conduct an interview with one of the businesses based in the new Innovation Centre. I chose the team Altocloud because they had the widest range of employees for me to interview and I found what they did interesting. I spoke to Maricka Burke-Keogh, Head of Digital Marketing at Altocloud.

Director of the Irish Centre for High End Computing receives one of France’s highest honours

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

One of France’s highest honours has been bestowed on an Irish-based technology expert. Professor Jean Christophe (JC) Desplat, Director of the Irish Centre for High End Computing (ICHEC), which is hosted by NUI Galway, has received the title of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques (Knight of the Order of Academic Palms).

Galway company winner in 2016 National Organic Awards

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Following rigorous judging, a county Galway food business was named among the top seven winners in the 2016 National Organic Awards. Some 278 individual products were submitted in the Awards, a record high level of entries.

Virtual preparation can bring real interview benefits

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Q: I live in a remote region. I have a job interview early next week - I haven’t done one in years and wasn’t much good at interviews the first place. I am really worried about this one as it is a job I really want to get – jobs like this don’t come up very often in this area. ‘Get some interview training’ is the advice I am getting online – my problem, however, is that because of my location, and family duties over the next few days, I cannot travel to meet somebody. I have been offered a Skype session – can this work? (EG, email).

Rick O’Shea launches rocket at Medtronic to announce Galway Science & Technology Festival

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

RTÉ 2FM presenter Rick O’Shea officially launched the 19th Galway Science & Technology Festival, part of National Science Week, hosted by the main sponsor Medtronic Parkmore in their Customer Innovation Centre on Tuesday.

Clada Group takes the gold

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Galway’s Clada Group Ltd., has been named as the Best Food and drinks manufacturer in Ireland for Quality Management Systems at this year’s National Q Mark Awards.

Companies Act 2014 - have you converted yet?

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

FCS Services is aware that there has been much talk in the last 18 months as to whether private limited companies which were in existence on June 1, 2015, should proactively convert to the new limited (LTD) or avail of the default conversion.

As we approach the end of the period in which companies can proactively convert (November 30, 2016) the following consequences of not converting should be considered.

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