Seen the perfect job? Ready to apply? Most of the time, a well-polished CV is your only way to get your foot in the door. So, it’s really important it hits the mark. But CVs are not the easiest things to write, and they need to evolve in line with your career. What’s optimal for
Over the past two years, our approach to work has completely changed. We’ve gone from rarely taking a day out of the office to rarely being in. Many are re-prioritising and looking at what they want from their working life, as well as what they need. And this has had a knock-on effect, particularly within
There’s no doubt that the pandemic has introduced a significant number of challenges to both businesses and individuals on a global scale. But with a forced re-think posed to nearly all sectors, there are many positives that we’re seeing emerge too. IT for one has been critical for driving businesses forward as well as enabling
When the pandemic first hit, businesses were immediately put on the backfoot. Almost overnight, Covid landed at the top of the priority list and became the main driver impacting critical decisions around investment, cyber security, cloud adoption and more. The once slow, considered pace of the digital transformation journey accelerated into essential enablers, through a
Job hunting can sometimes feel like an impossible task. And if you haven’t moved roles in a little while, it can be quite daunting. Not just from the task list perspective – updating your CV, improving your LinkedIn profile and reaching out to prospective employers – but from a life perspective too. Work forms a
Selling yourself isn’t easy. Whether it’s writing your CV or updating your LinkedIn profile, it’s all about making a great first impression. But today, especially with remote and hybrid working, LinkedIn is almost unavoidable, and it is, without a doubt, one of the best ways to get noticed as well as boost your credibility and
Good tax planning, which need not be complex, helps you achieve your financial goals and plan for upcoming life events. In this feature, co-owner and director of Tax at Fenero, David O’Reilly, covers tax planning for contractors or anyone thinking of becoming a contractor. David is an Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor with the Irish
Wherever you are in your career path, there’s always a next step. In this feature, we talk to Senior Technical Recruitment Specialist, Alan O’Connor, who talks a little around his area of expertise as well as how he can help – whatever your career goal. Name: Alan O’Connor What is your area of expertise? I
Work. Sleep. Coffee. Repeat. Sound familiar? Like all things in life, it’s easy to feel like you’re stuck in a rut at work. But there are lots of things you can do to help. And finding the right balance at work is a great way to enhance your daily well-being as well as feel more
New Year’s Resolutions – either you love them, or you don’t. But regardless of your stance on this long-held tradition, the New Year brings with it an opportunity to reflect and change the things we’re not happy with. Perhaps you’re looking to get fit, drink less coffee, drink more coffee or learn a new language
Every job is more than just what we do. Whatever your role, it’s always the people who make it. And when you’re able to build those great working relationships, then you’re much more likely to be happy in your job – and stay in it. It also really helps in times like these, to have
Over the past few months, we have seen unemployment reach the highest it has been in years. Covid has brought the economy to a standstill and many are now out of a job. Fortunately, however, we are starting to come out the other side and businesses are putting plans into place for returning to work
The way that contracting roles are viewed has changed significantly over the past few years. The fear of any sort of lack of security has started to diminish and many specialists are now seeing it as a way of working that suits them and their lifestyle. They have more flexibility, they can gain a lot
Climbing the job ladder was never easy. And now with the market more competitive than ever, getting to the next step can be pretty demanding. The good news is you don’t need to wait around for an opportunity to arise in order to develop your career. In fact, the more action you take, the better.
Project Management is one thing – but IT Project Management can be a particularly complex and technically demanding role. We spoke to IT Project Manager Ayoub M’himdi to find out what it takes. Name: Ayoub M’himdi Position: IT Project Manager Can you tell me about your technical experience and how it brought you to your position at
Cloud technologies are always changing. So, having the interest and willingness to learn is key to becoming a Principal Azure Solution Architect, as Joe Carlyle explains. Name: Joe Carlyle Position: Principal Azure Solution Architect and Microsoft MVP Can you tell me about your technical experience and how it brought you to your position at Evros?
The start of a New Year always incites change. Christmas is over, the decorations are boxed up and you’ve got some time to think about what you want from the next 12 months – and ideally where you want to be at the end of it. However, if you’re contemplating a job change, what step
Having a technical background is crucial for almost all roles in the IT industry. However, when it comes to IT Recruitment, what skill set comes up top? We spoke to Senior IT Recruitment Consultant at itContracting, Chris Byrne, to find out. Name: Chris Byrne Position: Senior IT Recruitment Consultant Tell me about your experience and
