We have many motives for choosing a particular IT role. Some follow the money, while others are drawn to a position due to work flexibility and remote mobility. Nowadays, there is no straight and narrow career path that suits all. And throughout your life, your priorities will change, so what suited you last year may
What happens during the IT recruitment process? What does an IT recruiter look for in a candidate during the recruiting process? How do they find their IT candidates? These questions top the list on what IT job seekers ask about most. This week, we’ve attempted to offer answers to these questions. Our blogs routinely offer
“Should I dress formally for my IT interview?” The answer will always be an implicit ‘YES!’ But before you go out and buy a full suit for your IT interview, professional formal wear includes a clean, crisp shirt or blouse, and a smart skirt or trousers. Match with a smart pair of shoes and you
International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, while also highlighting gender parity in the workplace. For women in technology that means we acknowledge those who have pushed the boundaries of the industry and are helping to strengthen workforces by making them more inclusive environments. Now more than ever, women
By Chris Byrne Whether you are new to IT Networking or an experienced Network Engineer, becoming certified is crucial to your IT career trajectory. It’s time to hear what itContracting‘s Senior IT Recruiter, Chris Byrne, has to say on the key IT Networking industry certifications. Firstly, gaining certain certifications will help you to learn fast
In this week’s video instalment, itContracting‘s Senior IT Recruiter Tom Leonard navigates the subject matter of counter offering. To many in the IT industry, the counter offer is nothing new. When an employer is informed that an employee is leaving, it’s normal to see a counter offer appear on the table. A promise of a promotion, a title
When looking at the permanent IT placements we’ve made over the years, our team can say with confidence that career success correlates to the amount of money you earn. The further you progress up the ladder, money is the reward for proving yourself worthy of the next rung, among other benefits. And yet as one
This week, we welcome the latest addition to itContracting, Jonathan Power. After letting him get settled in, we got to know our new team member. Here’s what Jonathan will bring to the team: Jonathan’s Background: Previously, I worked in Business Development and worked for the Head of Recruitment and Admissions in a German University, EBS Business
Happy New Year and welcome to 2019! We may feel the remnants of Christmas past; aching heads, sluggish bodies and a general weariness from all our celebrating. Yet, the itContracting team have been hard at work to bring you the best in both permanent and contract IT roles. And the Irish IT industry has never
At the end of each year, good IT recruiters like to tell their candidates what possibility lies ahead in the New Year for IT trends and predict emerging job areas. In this week’s video instalment, itContracting‘s Senior IT Recruiter Tom Leonard explores what 2019 may hold for IT professionals across the various tech fields, including emerging areas such
Moving to a new country is common nowadays. Many people get jobs abroad and move with their family in the hope of a better life. Yet relocating is never easy. It’s a challenge for both the parents and the children. And we worry if our family will adjust to a new culture and way of
By Chris Byrne Are you currently working as a Helpdesk, Desktop Support or Service Desk Engineer, and looking to progress your career to the next level? Do you aspire to be a System Administrator on the Server or Infrastructure side of things? It’s time to talk to itContracting‘s Senior IT Recruiter, Chris Byrne, on
Welcome back to the second instalment of itContracting’s IT recruitment video series! In this week’s video instalment, itContracting Senior IT Recruiter Tom Leonard gives us an insight into the benefits and implications of working as a contractor. Contracting work has outgrown permanent positions enormously over the past five years within the Irish IT sector. According to the OECD Self Employment Rate Indicator
Contracting work has outgrown permanent positions enormously over the past five years within the Irish IT sector. According to the OECD Self Employment Rate Indicator Chart via Labour Force Statistics, 15.7% of Ireland’s workforce in 2017 were self-employed. Yet, the ESRI predict only a modest increase over the coming years in its August 2018 report,
Welcome to the first instalment of itContracting’s IT recruitment video series! itContracting hopes to provide industry advice of the IT market in Ireland, which will help guide IT candidate hopefuls to their dream job. In this video instalment, itContracting Senior IT Recruiter Tom Leonard navigates the IT market in Ireland, exploring the high levels of IT talent vacancies currently
Firstly, well done on surviving the initial round of filtering by the IT recruiter; you are what they want – on paper! The next challenge is essentially to practice what you preach during the interview. It is time to display your skills and experience, while being able to verbalise your attitudes, aptitudes, stability and motivation.For their
Welcome back to the second part of the “Moving to Ireland” series where we examine the alluring aspects of relocating to our small island.In the last installment published by itContracting, the team explored Ireland’s flourishing IT industry, and how we have welcomed hundreds of multinationals, SMEs, and global organisations onto our shores since the 1950s.Predicted
Happy with the company you work with, but want to make the move into a permanent role? As itContracting deals with a variety of both contract and permanent roles, we have seen many people transition from temporary to permanent across the IT industry. In fact, if you’re looking for your dream permanent IT role, check
