ALDI Ireland on recruitment drive to fill 40 vacancies in Galway to meet increased demand

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

ALDI, which states it is Ireland’s best paying supermarket, has initiated a recruitment drive to fill 450 vacancies across the retailer’s 153 store network in Ireland, including 40 vacancies in Galway. The company is recruiting for store assistants including 34 permanent positions and 6 fixed term contract positions in its Galway stores.

Recruitment has begun and ALDI is keen to fill all positions as soon as possible as the company continues to open new stores and sees an increase in customer demand across its existing store network, while the retailer prepares for the busy Christmas period.

Five tips to make a job interview more ‘real’

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Q: I often find interviews stilted or impersonal. I struggle to bring the real me into the room. It’s like listening to a recording of myself. Any tips on how to make interviews more real? (CG, email).

Anna Geary addresses Zimmer Biomet Women’s Inspired Network Event

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

In line with Zimmer Biomet’s commitment to creating, supporting and celebrating diverse, equal and inclusive workplaces and communities, the Company recently hosted a Women’s Inspired Network (WIN) event at its manufacturing operations in Oranmore.

Galway Art Club exhibition reflects joyful possibilities of positive ageing

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Immersing yourself and being involved in creative activities contribute to happy and healthy ageing. Continuing with the theme of Positive Ageing featured in this publication recently, COPE Galway’s Jacquie Lynskey speaks of the huge benefits of immersing yourself in hobbies, interests and activities that reduce stress and tension. “Creativity, hobbies and pastimes are not only enjoyable but are highly beneficial and contribute to overall health and wellbeing,” she said.

Grant Thornton launches new Business Consulting unit to support growing client needs

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Grant Thornton Ireland has launched its new Business Consulting department in its Galway office as the firm continues to expand its practice in line with growing client needs across the Border, Midlands and West (BMW) region. It forms a core part of Grant Thornton’s commitment to hire 1,000 new recruits across its seven Irish offices by 2024.

The newly launched Business Consulting team has been established to expand the firm’s national business consulting services already based in other Grant Thornton locations, and to best serve the needs of their growing client base in the region.5

Excellent service from Stitches in bright new store on Eyre Street

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Mother and daughter, Chris and Danielle Roche from Rosscahill are the businesswomen behind Stitches, Galway’s popular clothing alterations store. Like all successful people in business, these ladies are constantly looking for ways to improve and increase efficiency in Stitches so that they can offer the best possible service and comfort to their customers.

Millions Worth of Investment Raised by Ronspot

Wed, Oct 19, 2022

The result of which will be 10 new jobs and will also pave the way for the company to continue to expand across the country, adding to the growth that Ronspot has seen in recent years. The company hopes to continue on that trajectory with this new boost in funding. 

Slimming World offering you opportunity to improve people’s health and happiness

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Slimming World, Ireland’s largest and best loved weight loss organisation, is looking for people with a passion for helping others. They have launched a campaign to recruit more people to start their own weight loss group with a special Slimming World careers Opportunity Event planned for the Maldron Hotel Oranmore on Wednesday 19th October at 7pm.

Galway team recognised for going the extra mile at Bus Éireann’s regional GEM Awards

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, has celebrated its employees’ achievements in 2022 at the regional annual GEM (‘Go the Extra Mile’) Awards, which recognise excellent customer service, community impact, performance and forward-thinking.

Five tips to make a job interview more ‘real’

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Q: I often find interviews stilted or impersonal. I struggle to bring the real me into the room. It’s like listening to a recording of myself. Any tips on how to make interviews more real? (CG, email).

A: A good interview panel should relax you to the point that the ‘real’ you emerges – but we can’t presume the interview panel will be good, so you’ve got to make it happen yourself – which is, essentially, the thrust of your question. Here are five tips:

Professional women honoured at business awards ceremony

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

The creator of a weighted pillow designed to reduce people’s dependence on sleep medication, a business that helps improve efficiency in GP practices and the co-founder of a game changing technology which automates video analytics for sports are among the winners of Network Ireland’s Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2021.

Tuam man helps drive social change with the help of the Ideas Academy

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

A social entrepreneur from Tuam who is trying to reduce medical waste is one of a new generation of social entrepreneurs emerge to drive social change across Ireland.

Upcycling unused hospital equipment, connecting coastal communities to marine heritage, cultural awareness training for social care workers and supporting financially disadvantaged learner drivers to gain their driver’s license are among the projects led by the social entrepreneurs graduating from Social Entrepreneurs Ireland’s (SEI) Ideas Academy this September.

A smart move – or back into the fire?

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Q: I’m going for a job in a company that I regard very highly. However, the position I am chasing is not at the level I would want – or, perhaps more to the point, not in the area of the business I would like. I think this is a philosophical question, as opposed to something harder edged: should I go for the job and take it if I get it just to make my way into the company, or will that go against me somewhere down the line in there? (SC, email).

A: It is indeed a philosophical question and can therefore only be answered in a similar vein. In theory, I don’t have much difficulty with you attempting to take this step to get in the door, if, in so doing, you put yourself in position to capitalise down the line – but only, and this is important, if the value of getting into the company outweighs the value of anything you might achieve working elsewhere.

Four Galway companies win at Ireland’s Best Managed Companies Awards

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Four Galway companies have been awarded Ireland’s Best Managed Companies accolade at the 14th annual awards programme, led by Deloitte in association with Bank of Ireland. This year, Deloitte recognised 136 indigenous companies at the awards representing 25 of the 32 counties across Ireland.

Professional women to take centre stage at sold out Network Ireland conference in Galway

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Network Ireland has announced that tickets for its Annual Conference and Businesswoman of the Year Awards have sold out in record time in advance of the event at Galway’s Salthill Hotel on Friday, October 7. More than 70 women across all industries will be celebrated for their work on the day ranging from artists to entrepreneurs.

Should I go for face-to-face or online interview?

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Q: I have been offered the choice of face-to-face or online for the interview. I dislike interviews at the best of times and I’m finding it hard to say which one I prefer. I have a good chance of getting the job as I have the experience they require, but I struggle to get the information across. I wonder which option will give me the better chance. What would you do?

A: This is a simple way of asking a complex question. In an ideal world, I would go for a face-to-face interview. It makes the task of building rapport easier. it allows you to bring more of your personality into the interview and it also forces you into the zone.

GRETB Training Centre accepting applications for Manual Handling Instructor Training Course

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

GRETB Training Centre Mervue has launched a New Skills to Advance Route 3 Manual Handling Instructor Training Course.

This programme leads to a Special Purpose Award in Manual Handling Instruction QQI Special Purpose Award NFQ level 6 comprising of two standalone five credit modules — Manual Handling Instruction and People Handling Instruction.

Galway company meets with domestic and international visitors at ploughing championships

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Tuam-based company GH Agri, supported by Local Enterprise Office Galway, were one of over 30 Local Enterprise Office clients from across the country who exhibited in the Local Enterprise Village at this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Laois last week as Europe’s largest event returned for the first time since 2019.

Galway businesswomen invited to celebrate National Women’s Enterprise Day

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Research has shown that Irish women’s belief in their ability to run a successful business is continuing to grow as this year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day (NWED) is launched in Galway. The initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, now in its 16th year, will take place on the 13th October with the aim of encouraging female entrepreneurship and supporting women in business across the country.

Signum Surgical secures additional €2.9 million investment

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Galway-based Signum Surgical, the medical technology company developing innovative solutions to treat colorectal diseases, has successfully raised a further €2.9 million to support its ongoing regulatory and clinical programmes.

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