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​​Pathways and CrossroadsNow that the leaving cert results have been announced there will be manygraduates facing different choices and pathways. Some of these decisions willbe determined by expected outcomes whereas for others this moment will bringuncertainty. There may be the need to reassess where to go from here. Perhapsfor some this will be the first time in their live...

​Setting GoalsThe Italian artist and architect, Michelangelo, said in relation tosetting goals, “The greatest danger for most of us is not setting our aim toohigh and falling short, but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark.”For many people, unfortunately, this observation remains all too true.Sometimes it is our own unwillingness or inability to see our full pot...

​​Exciting New ProjectsElk Recruitment, as winners of the Best Niche Recruitment Firm 2016-Global, can offer job seekers the chance of placement within the Fenestration, Façade & Window and Door industry throughout Europe and Asia, as well as North & South America.  Currently, both the Façade and Fenestration industries are enjoying strong growth and business managers are s...

​​More College Graduates Entering Manufacturing RolesOne of the most misunderstood statistics in relation to today’s job market is the way manufacturing employment numbers are processed by the general public.This area has become a sector requiring highly skilled employees as machinery and technology advances but many people interpret the change in traditional factory roles ...

​Today’s Blog highlighted the various paths open to students and graduates by examining the advantages of a postgraduate degree.Having finished college, the most popular route taken by graduates is into immediate employment but deciding to pursue further education, as well as diversifying, can give apotential employee numerous advantages in today’s job market.Statistics show...

​​Strong Construction Growth ExpectedFigures released for 2019 show that the construction industry continues to grow steadily. The statistics were released by the Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers Index and were compiled by senior economists at the bank. This is very encouraging news as many had predicted a decline following the first composition of data following...

​1 in 3 Irish Jobseekers Move Job in First Year  Figures by The American Bureau of Labour Statistics have backed up whatmany Irish recruitment agencies and HR professionals have noticed recently,namely that job hopping, particularly in the cases of young women, is risingdramatically. They found that the average time a person spends in a job is 4.4 years but in the case of yo...

​This week saw the release of disappointing figures illustrating just howdifficult it has been for the Irish Government to fill nursing and midwifepositions in Irish hospitals. According to The Irish Nurse and MidwivesOrganisation (INMO) there are now around 1,300 vacancies for nurses and midwives in Irish public hospitals alone. This may not come as a surprise in some quart...

​Online numerical, verbal and logical reasoning examinations are becomingmore and more popular with prospective employers. These methods of evaluationare used to quantify a candidate’s skills when it comes to structured andsystematic ways of thinking.  There can also be a time element involved whichmay be indicative of conditions a candidate would be expected to performunder...

​Answer: Employee retention can be a problem for businesses in everysector. Perhaps one of the most overlooked factors relating to this issue isthe non-communication of a clear lack of vision on behalf of the employer.  This absence of clarity can affect employees in a surprising number ofways. For example, foresight and job security are intimately intertwined anddemonstrate...

​The night before a job interview can bring as much apprehension as it does ...

​It’s the Holiday Season and we all are really looking forward to our few days leaveand rightly so.  It’s time to rejuvenate the batteries, put your feet up in front of the ...

​With the advent of Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Instagram toname but a few, people are inclined to publish just about anything in relationto their personal lives, their political views, opinions and in general tend tolet their guard down when social networking.Employers are of course interested in your skills and ability to do thejob first and foremost, howeve...

​Whether you are a mum or dad, the thought of returning to work after considerable ...

​I spoke to a candidate earlier this week who was enquiring about aposition we had in Dublin, the requirement for the role being a Degree qualifiedcandidate with four years’ experience.  The candidate had 5 years’ experience ...

​Our working career usually spans 40+ years including part time to fulltime positions.  During the early stages of our career we start to make ...

​The interview is over, you have been grilled by a team of interviewinglions and you displayed a super performance. Now the waiting game begins, but wait your job is not done yet!Firstly, contact the recruiter straight after your interview if you aredealing with one, and let them know how it went. If during the interview yourrealise that the position is not for you then tell...

​This question is a very relevant question to my own family and a subjectI have pondered over quite recently.  We know that children are meant to ...

​Meetings are a necessary evil in today’s busy working environments.  They give the team ...

​It seems the economy is thankfully turning a corner with increasedactivity visible across a number of different sectors such as construction,architectural, food industry & professional services.  This has resulted in a lot more jobopportunities, so much so that some job seekers are now receiving multiple joboffers during their change in employment. It is very quickly moving...