Your Career, Your Choices

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

Q: I have been working as office manager in a company for the past three months – without actually getting the stripes. The situation was that the previous office manager took ill and they recruited me on a temporary basis to take over the job. Initially, there was some resentment among the other three people in the office – at least two of whom might have felt they should have got the job. But that has now dissipated and we have a happy working environment. One of the two even confided in me that he was glad I had come in as he didn’t feel he would be able to do the job as good I can. Anyway, that’s not my reason for writing to you. What’s bugging me now is that the job is now to be filled on a full-time basis. I had hoped I would get the job without it being advertised, but it has been advertised locally in the media. What should I do? Does this mean they don’t think my face fits? (RK, email)

Adult stage school and casting agency

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

If you are over 21 and would be interested in dabbling in some acting, singing, or dancing, then you should enquire about the adult stage school drafted up by Trading Faces later this month. An experience in the performance arts is not a requirement and the course serves as an introductory programme into the world of acting with games and exercises. The training will also incorporate the technique required for screen acting using scenes from films. The same procedure will apply for stage acting instructions.

Autumn offers with Irish Ambulance Training Institute

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

The Irish Ambulance Training Institute, located in Ballybrit, Galway, is accommodating a range of new courses over the coming months for those with a keen interest in pursing a profession in the medical sector. This award winning institute boasts an impressive history of reputable courses which educated students in the fields of first aid and emergency care. There is also an extensive range of FETAC courses available for those intent on seeking employment as a healthcare assistant.

Enterprise Board roadshow to highlight the vibrancy of local SMEs

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Coming to a town near you — Galway County & City Enterprise Board is marking SME Week October 15-21 with a major roadshow around Galway county and a series of events which will provide information and inspiration to individuals with business ideas and also to established businesses. The roadshow arrives in Galway on October Thursday 18 from 1pm – 2pm in the City Council Chambers, College Road.

Former West IDA manager becomes chair of SSE

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Jim Murren, Former IDA Regional Manager, West Region, has been appointed Chairman of Specialised Sterile Environments SSE.

Immunotec — delivering health and wealth the world over

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Delivering natural health benefits and generating wealth opportunity for ordinary people worldwide, Immunotec is now open for business in Ireland.

Work-finding website set up by Galway businessmen

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Two Galway businessmen, Tom O' Connor and John Herterich are the third generation in their family to take over a thriving local enterprise, and each business has over seventy years of success behind it. Unlike many of their acquaintances, neither of them ever had to leave Galway to find employment.

Engineers Ireland – providing support for engineers at all levels of their career

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Engineers Ireland membership supports engineers at every stage of the career ladder. From the student; career starter; early career, mid-career to pre-retired and retired engineers Ireland provides support at every step of the way for engineering professionals.

Being a member assures your clients, the public and your peers of your ability to deliver professional engineering services. Working towards attaining your professional title will indicate to employers your commitment to excellence in your field.

Finding business solutions in cloud computing and digital media

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Cloud Computing and Digital Marketing are the Buzz words in today’s business community. An opportunity to demystify cloud technology and digital media is being offered on October 11 in Pillo Hotel Galway from 8am – 11am. This free event will include a networking breakfast at 8am

TecSupport — the reliable partner for your IT needs

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Is your business looking for a reliable IT partner to manage their IT setup and day to day IT issues?

Seven job-searching tips that might make the difference

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Be active. It never fails to surprise us the amount of people who are simply not doing enough on the job-searching front. We are not advocating wild and unfocused activity, but, yes, we do feel you should be doing something every day to advance your campaign to get a job.

Major players to have presence at NUI, Galway ‘Graduate Jobs Fair’

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Major organisations from business and industry will feature at the NUI Galway ‘Graduate Jobs Fair’ on Monday, October 8, from 12.30- 4pm in the Bailey Allen Hall. This free event will showcase graduate employment opportunities from all disciplines, with a diverse number of fields such as accountancy, consultancy, education, engineering, IT, law, science, retail and many other sectors represented throughout the day.

Local B&B owners get Failte Ireland web masterclass in promoting their business

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

As part of a series of Fáilte Ireland web supports for the industry, a web conference for B&B operators - “Optimise Your B&B Business on the Web” was held at Galway’s Carlton Hotel this week. The conference is the first in a series of targeted supports which Fáilte Ireland is promoting to the B&B industry in the West, as part of a deliberate effort to revitalise the Irish home B&B sector.

Building strong business community brands through festivals and events

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

When businesses come together in their community they create an opportunity to build a strong community brand. This has been done with great success over the past number of years by the businesses in The Latin Quarter and The West End. Both of these areas have succeeded in building up a strong image through their unique online branding, business participation and mini festivals throughout the year.

Eight tips for job interviews

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

— Think and talk through beforehand what you’d like to say, but avoid any temptation to learn answers off by rote. Rehearsed answers will lack passion and authenticity, and create a new pressure for you on the day as you try to remember what you’ve learned. Trust that your natural flow will click in and serve you much better than learning off your answers.

RTE Galway moves into GMIT under new costcutting partnership

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) has entered into a new partnership with RTÉ involving the GMIT Centre for the Creative Arts & Media (Cluain Mhuire campus).

Toy website to play host to new jobs

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

A Galway-based Irish bootstrap start-up business has announce the creation of 10 new jobs nationally over the coming months.

Galway based company, mytoysdirect.com stated earlier this week that their toy website is now ready to launch to market. My Toys Direct is not only set to revamp shopping routines and offer a time saving alternative for parents and families alike but it is also bringing prosperity with the announcement of over 10 new jobs.

Three Galway businesswomen to fly the western flag at Network Business Awards

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

By Sinead Farrell
The annual Network Ireland Business Women of The Year Awards are scheduled for September 10 this year. Among those attending will be three award recipients from the Network Galway awards which was celebrated in May.

Release your inner business child

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Have you ever came up with a great idea that got you all excited and enthusiastic to the point that it felt like you won the lottery, and that was before you even told somebody. Then, with the time, the idea became deflated until eventually it got buried away with all the other great ideas that could have been the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Rude employer yawned during my interview

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Q: I did a job interview last week. Two of the interview panel were fine, but one of them was downright rude. If he wasn’t looking out the window, he was tapping his biro on the desk. I’m pretty sure I caught him suppressing a yawn at some stage. I nearly asked him if he didn’t mind concentrating, but I resisted the temptation. I got the Dear John letter two days later. I regret now not giving him a piece of my mind. (Mary, email).

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