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Job Search Strategies for Recent Graduates – Part 2 -
2 days ago by Elk RecruitmentWelcome to Part 2 of our blog about job search strategies for recent college graduates. Part 1 covered defining career goals and creating a strong CV and cover letter. We move on now to the next phase, practical measures to utilise your resources and promote yourself.Leverage Your NetworkAt this stage of life, you’ll have built up a network of people who can support you wit...
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Job Search Strategies for Recent Graduates – Part 1 -
9 days ago by Elk RecruitmentYou’ve finished your college course, received your results and are now the proud owner of a 3rd Level degree or diploma. What next? Unless you plan to take time out to travel or pursue some other interest, you’re likely looking for a job. This means you’re ready to step onto the first rung of your career ladder, which is a pivotal moment in your life and worth putting some ...
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Choosing the Post Grad Route -
16 days ago by Elk RecruitmentHigher Degree Increase Potential EarningsToday’s Blog is 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 a potential employee numerous advantages in today’s job market.Statistics show that the higher ...
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Planning for Retirement - Part 2 -
23 days ago by Elk RecruitmentWelcome to Part 2 of the Planning for Retirement blog from Elk Recruitment. Here we cover the emotional, social and health aspects of retirement. Here are some items to consider:Health and Wellness: Possibly an even more important consideration than financial security is bodily health and wellbeing. Many people will develop health issues as they age and it’s advisable to ta...
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Planning for Retirement - Part 1 -
about 1 month ago by Elk RecruitmentRetiring from work can be an exciting yet potentially daunting transition. It would be easy to put preparations for your retirement on the long finger and sleepwalk up to the end of your career, however, it would be better to take control of the process and organise your affairs to maximise the benefits for yourself when that moment arrives. Remember the old Benjamin Frankl...
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How to Write an Excellent Cover Letter -
about 1 month ago by Elk RecruitmentA cover letter is so important, it’s a crucial addendum to your job application which allows you to introduce yourself and explain your suitability for the position in question. The letter needs to be interesting, tailored to the job you are applying for and snappy. Avoid longwinded paragraphs filled with clichés as they are so annoying. When employers read letters of this n...
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Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts During Your Job Hunt! -
about 1 month ago by Elk RecruitmentFinding a Job can be very daunting, it may seem at times that you are not making any headway and you may be correct! There are a couple of key things that must be done by you, the jobseeker, to ensure the process is efficient and effective.Pre-Start -1. Before you start the process be sure what job it is that you would like to do, and if you are not sure, then seek career g...
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The Growth of Electronic Aptitude Tests -
about 2 months ago by Elk RecruitmentOnline numerical, verbal and logical reasoning examinations are becoming more and more popular with prospective employers. These methods of evaluation are used to quantify a candidate’s skills when it comes to structured and systematic ways of thinking. There can also be a time element involved which may be indicative of conditions a candidate would be expected to perform un...
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The Importance of Communication for Staff Retention -
about 2 months ago by Elk RecruitmentQuestion: Does communication have an impact on staff retention?Answer: Employee retention can be a problem for businesses in every sector. Perhaps one of the most overlooked factors relating to this issue is the non-communication of a clear vision on behalf of the employer.This absence of clarity can affect employees in a surprising number of ways. For example, foresight an...
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The Night Before the Interview -
2 months ago by Elk RecruitmentThe night before a job interview can bring as much apprehension as it does excitement, but if you have prepared properly there is no need to fall victim to nerves or a last-minute attack of self-doubt. Remember, this is the position you wished to find yourself in: to have been selected from the many applicants and their CVs. Now you will have the opportunity to speak further...
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Can My Social Networking Impact My Job Hunt? -
2 months ago by Elk RecruitmentWith the advent of Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Instagram and now TikTok, people are inclined to publish just about anything in relation to their personal lives, their political views, opinions and in general tend to let their guard down when social networking.Employers are of course interested in your skills and ability to do the job first and foremost, however i...
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Returning To Work After Paternity or Maternity Leave -
3 months ago by Elk RecruitmentWhether you are a mam or dad, the thought of returning to work after considerable time off can be a tough and daunting prospect for most, yet it is also a time that is filled with renewed aspirations and excitement of what might be.If you were on paternity or maternity leave, then you probably have an existing job to slot back into. This makes things somewhat easier but the...
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Degree or No Degree, That Is the Question? -
3 months ago by Elk RecruitmentI spoke to a candidate recently who was enquiring about a position we had in Dublin, the requirement for the role was a degree qualified candidate with four years’ experience. The candidate had 5 years’ experience with no Degree and unfortunately was not considered. This is the reality of today’s market.Although there is a very true saying - “you can read volumes on swimmi...
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Changing Career -
3 months ago by Elk RecruitmentOur working career usually spans 40+ years including part-time and full-time positions. During the early stages of our career, we start to make inroads into the industry/position that we will ultimately spend most of our working lives in, which is determined by our gained practical and academic experience guiding us there. If you want to change direction here are a few impo...
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What To Do After an Interview -
3 months ago by Elk RecruitmentThe interview is over, you have been grilled by a team of interviewing lions 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 are dealing with one, and let them know how it went. If during the interview you realise that the position is not for you, then ...
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Exploring Career Options with Your Teen
4 months ago by Elk RecruitmentThis question is a very relevant one to my own family and a subject I have pondered over quite recently. We know that children are meant to be children for as long as possible, but I do think it healthy for early teens to start considering their career options, or at least research career possibilities as soon as possible.There are of course the lucky ones among us who are b...
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How to Make your Meetings More Efficient.
4 months ago by Elk RecruitmentMeetings are a necessary evil in today’s busy working environments. They give the team an opportunity to meet and greet as a group and discuss important topics outside of their day-to-day roles and responsibilities. However, in order for meetings to be effective they need to be minuted, controlled, systematic and organised.How many meetings have you attended that are just t...
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Dropping out of College!
4 months ago by Elk RecruitmentThere are many different paths one can follow to succeed in this world, and they all don’t follow the conventional routes of school, college then work. For instance, I left school, repeated my Leaving Cert and did not get the points I needed, so I did a PLC course and then started working. During the first 10 years of my working career I performed well, but found that lack ...
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Solving Work Related Problems Methodically!
4 months ago by Elk RecruitmentThere will always be times in work when despite best efforts, things are just going completely wrong and not according to plan. If you take the time out to study exactly what has happened, you will usually see a pattern to it, and in that pattern is always a recipe for improvement or a signal to change direction and quickly.Nine times out of 10, what went wrong could have be...
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Moving into Management!
5 months ago by Elk RecruitmentSo, you have put in hours and hours of hard work and your employer has finally asked you to take a step up to first line management. Firstly, well done and you should be very proud of yourself. Should you be nervous? No, you should not be nervous, but it’s quite natural to feel this way.Moving into your first management position can be quite exciting but also extremely nerv...
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