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Common CV mistakes that undermine your job application

24 Apr 2019

When submitting your CV to a recruiter, it is important not to overlook key information or make basic mistakes. Set out below are some of the most common mistakes we find on CVs submitted by...

Should I register with a specialist IT recruiter?

9 Apr 2019

There is no shortage of opportunities for IT professionals in Ireland at present however it can be difficult to know where to start when thinking about applying for a new job. A good way to get to...

Brexit: What tech workers moving from the UK to Ireland need to know

26 Mar 2019

For IT professionals moving from the UK, there are good opportunities in most locations around Ireland. IT skills are increasingly valuable to companies in all sectors and businesses are competing to...

Critical Skills Employment Permit Rule Change Will Benefit Spouses

12 Mar 2019

Revised immigration arrangements for the spouses and de facto partners of persons with permission to reside in Ireland on the basis of a Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) were announced on 6...

Are your fears holding you back from a new role?

26 Feb 2019

Many IT professionals dream of advancing their career but hesitate when it comes to starting a job search. Some are afraid of leaving their comfort zone and stepping into the unknown. Others suffer...

What to expect at a second interview

12 Feb 2019

If you are successful in the initial screening of candidates for an IT role, it is likely that you will be called for a second interview. While this is a positive sign, it is important not to be...

The Interview Questions Every .NET Developer Should Be Prepared to Answer

29 Jan 2019

Those doing the hiring not only want to know that you are an expert in your field, but also that you will be a good fit for the wider team. So, both your work history and your non-technical skills...

The non-financial benefits that help attract IT talent

23 Jan 2019

For some employees, benefits such as flexible working or the opportunity to advance, can be as motivating as financial rewards. Moreover, non-financial benefits often make for happier employees...

How to prepare for competency-based interviews

15 Jan 2019

Usually, employers look for a blend of general competencies—such as evidence of good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others—alongside technical competencies specific to...

National minimum wage increase 2019

9 Jan 2019

An ESRI examination of the labour market transitions of minimum wage workers shows that over a nine month period, approximately 30 percent of minimum wage employees transitioned to higher pay, with...

How to Write a Successful CV for IT Jobs

8 Jan 2019

The first point of contact a future employer has with you is usually your CV so it is important to make a good impression. However, if you find writing your CV a daunting task, you are not alone....

Rising Demand for Cyber Security Skills

4 Jan 2019

Predicted by Eolas Recruitment Managing Director, Vincent Flynn, who also says that competition has intensified because the same skills that are in demand in technology companies are also being...