How to keep your eyes on the prize in short-term role

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Q: I’ve been offered six months in a company where I would really like to build a long-term career. It is a temporary project with a September deadline. Once that’s over, I’ll be gone. Any tips for how I can make a name for myself and possibly stay on after the six months now that I have my leg in the door? (AR, Email)

A: I often think of short-term positions as being similar to an opposing player getting ten minutes in the ‘sin bin’ in a football match. Its only ten minutes, a very short time in which you can force home your advantage. If you rush it, you could waste the ten minutes, and perhaps it might even be counterproductive.

Craughwell’ Ashley McDonnell appointed Chairperson of Digital Business Ireland

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Ireland’s leading representative body for digital and online businesses, Digital Business Ireland has today announced the appointment of Craughwell native Ashley McDonnell of global luxury powerhouse, PUIG as Chairperson of the representative body.

Network Ireland launches Businesswoman Of The Year Awards

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Network Ireland has officially launched its Businesswoman of the Year awards for 2022. The annual programme recognises the achievements of women who understand business, who are passionate about their career, and show a determination to succeed no matter what life throws at them.

SuperValu call on Galway’s finest food and drink producers to join the Food Academy

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

SuperValu is calling on Galway’s budding food and drink producers to join this year’s Food Academy Programme. This is a huge opportunity for those who have a fantastic idea for a food or beverage product but need support from experts in the industry to launch their business.

Public Holidays - Citizens Information Service encourages workers to know their rights

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

An extra once-off public holiday will take place this year on Friday, March 18 in recognition of the efforts of the general public and all workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in remembrance of people who lost their lives.

Thinking on your feet can be crucial in interview

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Q: The interview panel asked a scenario question: “what would you do if somebody turned up for work with a smell of drink?” I was going for a job as manager of a retail store and despite working in the sector for almost ten years, I have never encountered this type of situation. I made a bad job of answering it and I didn’t get the job. How was I expected to answer that question? (TR, email)

Women business leaders in Galway want to see more progress on equal pay

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Almost two out of three female executives in Galway believe the level of gender equality in Galway is positive, but that more progress is needed.

New era as PorterShed opens co-working space at Bowling Green

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

The remarkable success of the Portershed which has created over 800 jobs in the last five years continued last Friday with the opening of its newest facility.

Women’s Business Group encourages members to apply for prestigious awards

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Network Ireland has officially launched its Businesswoman of the Year awards for 2022. The annual programme recognises the achievements of women who understand business, who are passionate about their career, and show a determination to succeed no matter what life throws at them.

The launch coincided with Network’s International Women’s Day celebration, which drew hundreds of women from Network Ireland branches across the country to Glasson Lakehouse in Co. Westmeath. The theme of the event was the “Power of Belief” with keynote speeches from international best-selling authors Anna McPartlin and Sinéad Moriarty. They spoke about how they had to believe in themselves to become writers and how building relationships with fellow writers has helped them to survive in the industry.

Thirtieth Business to Arts Awards calls for Galway entries

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Business to Arts launched the call for Galway nominations for the 30th annual Business to Arts Awards (2022) to join previous local winners Galway International Arts Festival & Flogas, recipients of the Best Use of Creativity in the Community Award (2021).

What to do when you hit ‘the black ice’ in an interview

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Q: I froze in the interview. There is no other word for it. I was going great guns until they threw a question at me that caught me off guard. I stumbled through that and knew from their reaction that it hadn’t gone well. For the rest of the interview, I was a mess. I couldn’t get out of the hole I had dug for myself, even though, in fairness to them, they moved on to other topics. How can I avoid this happening again in the future? (DC, email).

Goyas launches new celebration cake collection

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Goyas has launched a new range of their signature celebration cakes for the year that is in it. For over 30 years Goyas have been at the party of thousands of people and have celebrated everything from a Christening to a 100th birthday.

Spice up a classic roast chicken with chorizo stuffing

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

The chorizo stuffing and the spice mix give this classic roast chicken a flavour-packed punch, making it ideal for a weekend family dinner or any special occasion.

Communions and confirmations are special at The House Hotel

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Celebrate your special Communion or confirmation day in Galway city at The Yard Kitchen/Bar at The House Hotel.

Pizza and potato - a match made in heaven on Freddy’s Paddy Pie

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

BY DECLAN VARLEY
We all know the Irish love their food, from a traditional breakfast fry, Granny’s bacon and cabbage to Mum's warming beef stew, the more comforting and hearty the better. St.Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate with an Irish take on an Italian classic.

We all know the Irish love their food, from a traditional breakfast fry, Granny’s bacon and cabbage to Mum's warming beef stew, the more comforting and hearty the better. St.Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate with an Irish take on an Italian classic.

Galway student’s parcel company combines the modern with the nostalgic

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

A secondary school student in County Galway has established a new business which promotes West of Ireland products and taps into a nostalgia for parcels sent to Ireland by relatives in the USA.

Galway Chamber launches ‘Women Leading the Way’ Campaign

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Galway Chamber will celebrate women corporate leaders in the west of Ireland through its new campaign, Women Leading the Way, in the lead up to International Women’s Day on March 8.

Local Enterprise Office Galway clients created over 220 jobs in 2021

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Local Enterprise Office Galway-supported companies created 220 jobs in 2021, it has been revealed in new figures show that the LEO Galway financially supported 270 small businesses in their portfolio across the county these companies in turn employ 1187 people.

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.

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