29.01.2013 Both job seekers and employers are taking advantage of social media when it comes to finding a new job or hiring a new employee, and one of the most important sources in this arena is the social résumé (CV). A new infographic shows job seekers just how to make the most of their social CVs.
30.05.2012 Irish job seekers’ CVs and interview skills just aren’t up to scratch, a recent survey of employers by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) suggests.
01.11.2011 DCU Ryan Academy Propeller Venture Accelerator, which is also a Techstars Network member, is inviting the most promising tech self-starters with bright ideas to apply for the last remaining seats on its upcoming programme that aims to spin out new firms. Applications close tomorrow (2 November).
08.09.2011 The appetite for upskilling and reskilling among the Irish public appears to be intensifying, if traffic figures from flexible learning website BlueBrick.ie are anything to go by.
21.01.2011 UCD social media software firm Weedle is rebranding itself to SkillPages in a move that will make it possible for internet users to create and update their own SkillPage for free in seconds.
13.07.2010 When you get an interview date for the promotion you’ve been looking for or the dream job that you’d tentatively applied for, you may well rub your hands together in glee thinking your CV has landed you the job already.
30.06.2010 A new survey of employers by international recruiter Hudson reveals some of the golden rules for successfully applying for jobs, as well as pet hates and preferences of interviewers.
17.06.2010 What is a competency-based interview and how can you prepare for one?
17.06.2010 What’s the best way of getting over interview nerves and what sort of preparation should you do before your interview to ensure it runs smoothly?
16.06.2010 Employers are increasingly checking out references at the final stage of the interview process, particularly in careers where people are required to possess strong interpersonal skills. Jobseekers can enhance their chances of being hired by thinking strategically about potential referees.
