How to turn your LinkedIn profile into a digital CV
Thu, Dec 15, 2022
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).
Read more ...Popular Bubble Tea shop in Galway’s Latin Quarter for sale
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
A lucrative opportunity awaits a prospective buyer with the news that the 18CTEA bubble tea shop is up for sale.
Read more ...GTC hears how to succeed in US
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
Guidance and tips for how to succeed in the United States were the focus of a recent seminar in Galway Technology Centre (GTC).
Read more ...Zenotec announced as one of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 companies
Thu, Dec 08, 2022
Zenotec, a Galway-based provider of IT solutions, proudly announced the company has been listed on the Deloitte Irish Technology Fast 50, for its rapid innovation, and growth within the technology sector. This is the second year that Zenotec have been included in the awards, placing 7th in 2021.
Read more ...Stewart Construction to build Integer’s new innovation and manufacturing facility
Thu, Dec 01, 2022
Headquartered in Galway, with projects ongoing across Ireland, Stewart Construction has won the contract for the build and fit-out of a new two-storey facility for Integer, a leading medical device outsource (MDO) manufacturer, which will be developed on a greenfield site at IDA Business and Technology Park, Parkmore East, Galway.
Read more ...Business essentials from Halvey & Associates
Thu, Dec 01, 2022
Shirley Halvey set up Halvey & Associates in November 2020. The company specialises in setting up business essentials for SMEs.
Read more ...Ibec welcomes launch of Regional Development Monitor
Thu, Dec 01, 2022
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has welcomed the launch of the Regional Development Monitor (RDM), stating the data must be used to address regional deficits. The online interactive data platform will monitor a wide range of socioeconomic indicators across placemaking, climate action and economic development.
Read more ...Tooreen look to claim hat-trick of Connacht titles
Thu, Nov 24, 2022
The Blue Devils from Tooreen will be heading back to the familiar fields of Athleague on Sunday afternoon looking to create a small bit of history and take another step towards their ultimate goal of reaching an All Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship Final.
Ballinasloe bakery finds recipe for success with LEO support
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
An East Galway bakery is showing how to grow new markets with the opening of new premises at its location in Derrymullen, Ballinasloe.
Read more ...How to recover from a bad interview
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
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).
A: Bravo, you’ve admitted it. You’ve some chance of fixing a problem if you accept that it exists in the first place. Without knowing the ins and outs of the interview you reference, here are some things to consider:
Read more ...Digital First best practice eBook for SMEs
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
Digital Business Ireland, the country’s leading representative body for online businesses has today launched a dedicated SME best practice eBook ‘Harness Digital, Power Growth’ to mark Ireland’s inaugural ‘Digital First Day’. Taking place today (November 16th) ‘Digital First Day’ aims to initiate a broad conversation – both locally and nationally – on the importance of digital growth to people, organisations and communities, across every village and town in Ireland. With a network now in excess of 8,000 members, Digital Business Ireland has borne witness to the power of digital technologies in enabling sustainable growth for SMEs.
The eBook is available to download via Digital Business Ireland’s website and features expert insights from a host of the representative body’s industry-leading partners, who sit at the cutting-edge of digital and technology.
Read more ...Award-winning law firm Lavelle Partners opens Galway office in Eyre Square
Thu, Nov 10, 2022
Award-winning Dublin law firm Lavelle Partners has joined a growing list of law firms to open an office in Galway.
Read more ...Multiple €1,000 grants and training available for local projects led by remote workers
Thu, Nov 10, 2022
Remote work has presented myriad opportunities for rural and regional communities to grow and regenerate. With the support of an Irish social enterprise, communities across Ireland have been using remote employment as a tool to create social, economic and environmental impact locally.
Read more ...Oughterard rugby club scores sponsorship deal with local IT provider
Thu, Nov 10, 2022
Galway-based Managed Service Provider (MSP) Sleepless has announced its sponsorship deal with Oughterard Rugby Football Club (ORFC). Fans of the club will notice the team lining out in a brand-new training kit sporting the Sleepless logo.
Read more ...Galway businesses nominated for National Awards in Fit Out Awards 2022
Thu, Nov 10, 2022
One of Galway’s newest and most prestigious healthcare enterprises, designed by Irish Time Design, has been nominated for two Fit Out Awards 2022. Irish Time Design’s project for Galway Plastic Surgery and Med Aesthetics has been named as a finalist for both Fit Out Project of the Year - Healthcare and Fit Out Client of the Year.
Read more ...Stay away — Flu and Covid outbreaks sees UHG issue appeal
Thu, Nov 10, 2022
An outbreak of influenza and a high number of COVID-19 cases saw University Hospital Galway last night (Wednesday) appeal to the public not to visit the hospital if they are feeling unwell or have respiratory symptoms.
Read more ...Galway is becoming fast-growing tech hub and draw for tech talent
Thu, Nov 03, 2022
A new analysis of Ireland’s talent pool has found? that Galway’s technology workforce continues to go from strength to strength as employees continue to develop more skills in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, data ethics and sustainability.
Read more ...Five common application form errors
Thu, Nov 03, 2022
Q: I’m about to apply for a job in the public service and the process includes a lengthy application form. I’ve looked at it a few times and I’m almost afraid to start – are there common pitfalls to avoid as I set about this task? I’ve never completed one of these forms before, but I have heard friends give out yards about them. I’d really love to get this job as it would allow me to relocate back to my home area. (FD, email).
Read more ...Galway-based digital stocktaking solution DigiTally receives international recognition
Thu, Nov 03, 2022
Patrick McDermott’s role in the growth of DigiTally, a digital stocktaking platform, within the Liverpool Food and Beverage industry has earned him a nomination for this year’s Livercool awards.
Read more ...Business tourism to add three times value to Galway economy
Thu, Oct 20, 2022
A business visitor is worth up to three times that of the leisure tourist and meetings tend to take place outside the main summer months, which will lead to an extension of the season for the tourism sector in Galway. This has a very positive effect on the local economy in ensuring that jobs are kept in the west.
In order to ensure this sector thrives, the member-led non-profit organisation Galway Convention Bureau, whose mission is to sell Galway as a destination for international conferences and events, is looking for people throughout Galway to become its ambassadors. An ambassador for Galway is a person who loves Galway and has membership of international professional, corporate and industry associations and also has the influence to bring an international conference home.
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