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#New Year, New Career

Expert recruitment sector insights on workplace trends and advice on changing jobs in the year ahead.

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Careers with a purpose: Finding meaning in your work
Careers with a purpose: Finding meaning in your work
Kirby, where people make a meaningful contribution to solving some of the biggest challenges facing our society today

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Ten minutes with John Butler, FDC Area Manager
Ten minutes with John Butler, FDC Area Manager
"FDC is a great company to work for, which is evidenced by the number of people who remain with the company for years"

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

Employers open up to hiring people with different abilities
Employers open up to hiring people with different abilities
A lot done, more to do: Marian Hennessy of Ability@Work discusses intellectual disability and inclusive opportunities with Rita de BrĂșn

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

Ireland taking steps to build a more diverse, inclusive workplace 
Ireland taking steps to build a more diverse, inclusive workplace 
Edima Inyang, president of APNI, talks diversity, equity and inclusion with Rita de BrĂșn and provides tips for jobseekers on the topic

Thu, 02 Jan, 2025

Tourism, a career with many potential paths
Tourism, a career with many potential paths
Tourism has an energy and a buzz that is quite unique to the people working in this sector

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

Data analysis science and big data with AI technology. Analyst or Scientist uses a computer and dashboard for analysis of inform
Accountants rush to adopt AI as client demand soars
Chartered Accountants: the average salary package in Leinster is €123,466 (up 4%), with the average starting salary at €62,374 (up 5.6%)

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

Financial services heading into a very promising future in Cork
Financial services heading into a very promising future in Cork
Cork Chamber’s Skillnet report shows how companies can ensure the IFS sector in Cork keeps its competitive edge on the global stage 

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

Construction workers doing a meeting in a construction site
Demand for work permits has soared by 25% in past year
Changes in the work permits system have been welcomed by employers, as Colm Hilliard of Work Permits Ireland explains

Sat, 28 Dec, 2024

Cybersecurity, a sector where dull days don't exist
Cybersecurity, a sector where dull days don't exist
“It’s a brilliant time for graduates to join the cybersecurity world, with new regulations and the ubiquity of AI creating opportunities," says industry expert

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

MBA students in class in a modern classroom with face recognition
Artificial Intelligence, a useful tool to support human critical thinking
Artificial Intelligence is a very useful tool for humans, but it cannot replace critical thinking, says Peter Rose of TEKenable

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

Holistic care, a career that is truly a vocation
Holistic care, a career that is truly a vocation
“One of the greatest satisfactions in seeing people holistically — looking at an individual’s biological, psychological and social needs” 

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

Two in five IT professionals are regularly exploring  job options
Two in five IT professionals are regularly exploring  job options
Soaring demand for security, cloud, and AI professionals is reshaping workforce planning, making it easy for IT professionals to change jobs

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Health worker who goes home happy every day
Health worker who goes home happy every day
Paula Curran loves her job working with older persons in the Day Care Centre at Clonskeagh Hospital, Dublin

Sun, 22 Dec, 2024

Free 'Back to Business' programme for ex-pats coming home to Ireland
Free 'Back to Business' programme for ex-pats coming home to Ireland
A great opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to avail of expert advice to get a fledgling venture off the ground

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

Group of business persons talking in the office.
Preparing for public and private sector job interviews
Executive and interview coach, Laura McGrath, talks with Rita de BrĂșn about the art of mastering public and private sector interviews

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Micro-credentials, reskilling in the spotlight for the year ahead
Micro-credentials, reskilling in the spotlight for the year ahead
Mags Arnold,  IUA MicroCreds project lead at UCC, explains why compact, targeted courses are giving people the skills they need to meet the demands of the modern workplace

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

A degree is not the only route to a fulfilling and rewarding career
A degree is not the only route to a fulfilling and rewarding career
Life sciences company MSD Ireland filled 1,000 new roles during 2024, from experienced professionals to a range of graduates and interns

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Business people holding their thumbs up.
New year, new career: Worker wellness, a key trend for 2025
"By prioritising talent support and development, Irish businesses can cultivate a resilient and engaged workforce," advises expert

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Construction worker carrying metal bar at construction site
Irish leading the European jobseekers turning away from UK since Brexit
Workers from Ireland have dropped out of the list of top 10 nationalities seeking jobs in Britain

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

English teacher pointing on board, giving virtual lesson to students
Teaching English, a career passport to world
There will always be openings for English language teachers, and the option to travel is a certainty

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Sandra engineers a path to summit of pharma 
Sandra engineers a path to summit of pharma 
Sandra Dinan finds it very exciting and rewarding to be working on a new active ingredient for a Lilly medicine

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Startups soar with community enterprise help
Startups soar with community enterprise help
Startups and local entrepreneurs have a vital role to play in creating sustainable employment, says the Community Enterprise Association Ireland

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

A spotlight on RehabCare's commitment to health and social care jobs in Ireland
A spotlight on RehabCare's commitment to health and social care jobs in Ireland
RehabCare hosting a Careers Open Day at Oriel Hotel, Ballincollig, Cork, from 11am to 4pm on Tuesday, January 23rd

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

Ten minutes with John Prout, Director of Recruitment with EHS International
Ten minutes with John Prout, Director of Recruitment with EHS International
"The best part of my job is connecting exceptional talent with a company that's dedicated to making a positive impact, I'm proud to be part of a team fostering excellence"

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

People pursuing creative careers can avail of a range of grants
People pursuing creative careers can avail of a range of grants
Creative grant pilot scheme delivers 2,000 artists a guaranteed €325 a week, among other initiatives to support creatives

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

Small business
Family businesses remain optimistic in turbulent times
Sales growth reported by 84% of Irish family businesses outperforms 71% for global peers

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

Apprenticeships enjoying a surge in popularity
Apprenticeships enjoying a surge in popularity
Award-winning apprentices Hazel Johnston and Leah Carroll Byrne explain the value of on-site learning with Rita de BrĂșn

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

Funded apprenticeships drive new era for on-site learning
Funded apprenticeships drive new era for on-site learning
Apprentices earn while they learn, removing financial bars to attractive careers for many young people

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

Excellent career opportunities await in Irish Defence Forces   
Excellent career opportunities await in Irish Defence Forces   
Ireland’s Defence Forces offer the opportunity to play a meaningful role in society as well as offering a challenging, rewarding career path, as Rita de BrĂșn reports

Mon, 25 Dec, 2023

Entrepreneurs having hybrid meeting at startup office
Preparing to ensure you deliver your best in job interviews
Preparation and staying on topic are crucial if you want to succeed in interviews, says expert

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

Businesspeople in front of people waiting for interview
Looking for a new job in 2024? Lose the wacky ties but tattoos are fine
Dressing well for job interviews: Out with wacky ties, but piercings and tattoos are fine

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Jobseekers, flick through the pages of 'New Year, New Career'
Jobseekers, flick through the pages of 'New Year, New Career'
If you're looking for a job and the latest recruitment news, then flick through the 20 pages of our 'New Year, New Career' e-paper

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

Young man sitting on a bicycle in a modern office
Workers cheer up as ‘Big Stay’ replaces ‘Great Resignation’
Employees are starting to see the positives in their current jobs and realise that faraway grass isn't as green as they'd thought

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

Worker wearing tool belt
Recruiter says 2024 will be the ‘Year of the Tradesperson’
With construction set for a boom year, recruiter David Ward predicts good times for all trades. He talks to John Daly

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

container,container ship in import export and business logistic.
Demand for work permits set to soar in 2024, says industry leader
More than 28,000 work permits were issued in 2023 and a surge in demand is likely in 2024, says Work Permits Ireland director

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Senior adviser talking with young businesswoman
Employers say worker wellness will be key for 2024
Employers are sharpening their focus on workplace wellness, as HR experts tell Colette Sheridan

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Group of multiethnic business people portrait in the office
Inclusive workplaces — a lot done, more to do
Organisations working to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace speak with Rita de BrĂșn about progress to date and misconceptions that need to change

Sun, 17 Dec, 2023

Jameson brand ambassadors proud to be on an elite team of professionals
Jameson brand ambassadors proud to be on an elite team of professionals
Jameson Brand Ambassadors have played a critical role for the past 30 years in the growth of Irish whiskey on the world stage

Sun, 17 Dec, 2023

Cairn has earned its reputation as a truly excellent employer 
Cairn has earned its reputation as a truly excellent employer 
A good reputation is critically important to company success, says homebuilder Cairn

Sun, 17 Dec, 2023

Irish recruiters look overseas for talent as employment soars
Irish recruiters look overseas for talent as employment soars
Global professionals say Ireland's great lifestyle and education system outweigh their concerns over housing and living costs

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023

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Will employees and employers battle over hybrid work in 2024?
Hybrid work models: Recruitment expert predicts 2024 will see a fracture point in the mismatch between what workers and employers want from each other

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

Ten minutes with Corporal Richard Troy of Irish Defence Forces
Ten minutes with Corporal Richard Troy of Irish Defence Forces
Meet Corporal Richard Troy, a military recruiter with Irish Defence Forces, who uses his experience and passion for his role in communicating with new applicants

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

Artificial intelligence touch screen
Harnessing generative AI's power as a workplace copilot
Q&A interview: Eoin O’Reilly, of EY, provides insights on applications, benefits and security considerations with Artificial Intelligence

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Green light for wind energy jobs – thousands of roles to be filled
Green light for wind energy jobs – thousands of roles to be filled
Already more than 5,000 people are employed in the Irish wind energy industry, and Workinwind.ie is highlighting the many great job opportunities in the sector

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

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