My roving eye is giving me career itch

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

Q: I’m in a job I don’t like – and that’s to put it mildly. My role is as an office receptionist, but it’s too narrow in focus for me. I’d much prefer to be working in a hotel doing sales and reservations, instead of just pushing calls through to my bosses, which I’m currently doing. Another job has come up in a hotel in sales, but, as I’m only three months in this job, I think it might look bad on my CV if I up sticks now and go. What do you think? Should I stay or should I go? (CS, email).

Googling is now a vital part of modern recruitment

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

Sixty-eight percent of employers admit to ‘Googling’ prospective candidates as part of a referencing check, according to a new survey conducted into attitudes to employment references by leading sales and marketing recruitment consultancy Sales Placement.

Cambus Medical introduces ‘Universe’ of opportunities to Galway students

Thu, Jul 04, 2013

Ireland’s need to develop as a knowledge-based economy has been well publicised in recent times with technology companies across various industrial sectors in Ireland continuing to drive exports and long term economic recovery.

NUI Galway students honoured at Enterprise Ireland Think Outside the Box Awards

Thu, Jul 04, 2013

NUI Galway students, Aidan Breen and Simon Casey were recently presented with a merit award of €1,500 at this year’s Enterprise Ireland Think Outside the Box Awards, for their project ‘SmartGate’.

Capturing your share of international business at July MOCC

Thu, Jun 27, 2013

The international marketplace is waiting for you and your business can benefit in a big way. Carol Brady from The Enterprise Europe Network (www.een-ireland.ie) will be talking about “Capturing the Share of International Business” at the next MOCC meeting due to take place in the Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) at GMIT Castlebar, on Wednesday July 3 at 9.30am.

Ms Brady’s presentation will outline the specific supports which businesses can receive from their local Enterprise Europe Network office.

Two new partners at DHKN

Thu, Jun 27, 2013

DHKN has announced announce the appointment of two new partners Mark Gibbs and Stephen Crowley.

GMIT offers 120 free places under Springboard initiative

Thu, Jun 27, 2013

Galway Mayo Institute of Technology is offering 120 free part-time places on six courses as part of this year’s Springboard initiative for jobseekers announced at the weekend.

Galway to be watched by two million Indians

Thu, Jun 27, 2013

Galway will be seen by more than two million people across India later this year in an episode of popular food and travel show Will Travel for Food.

Government targets €21m fund at turning good ideas into good jobs

Thu, Jun 27, 2013

The Minister for Jobs Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, this week announced that €21m in funding is available to support the commercialisation of research in 2013. The objective of the funding, which will be provided through Enterprise Ireland’s Commercialisation Fund, is to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative new products and services and increase the number of new technology-based start-up companies.

Mayo has third sharpest increase in commencement applications

Thu, Jun 27, 2013

The latest edition of the National Housing Construction Index compiled and issued by Link2Plans (www.link2plans.com) illustrates that Mayo has the third sharpest increase in planning commencements, however planning applications in the county continue to fall.

Centra’s new own brand range supporting Mayo suppliers

Thu, Jun 27, 2013

Centra, one of Ireland’s leading convenience retailers, is helping to boost the Irish economy through its recently launched Own Brand range of 900 products. One hundred and ten of the 150 suppliers who produce this innovative range are Irish, with two of these suppliers coming from Mayo. The Mayo companies are O’Hara’s Bakery and William Carr & Sons Limited.

Projected retail sales in 2013 for these 110 Irish companies is expected to be in excess of €150 million. Initial performance of the range has been strong, with sales of €40 million achieved since its launch in April; a figure that is set to grow as awareness increases, according to Centra.

Airport chairman Scollan steps down after more than a decade in the role

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Ireland West Airport Knock has announced the resignation of its chairman Liam Scollan, after 11 years with the airport in various roles, including Managing Director from 2002 to 2009, and most recently Chairman of CADCO, the airport’s operating company for the past four years.

Galway companies awarded for quality management and excellence systems

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

A and T Printing, Colas Group, Galway Turkeys, MAPs Ltd and the Marine Institute / Foras na Mara were among 40 private and public sector organisations to receive awards this week from the Minister of State for Small Business, Mr John Perry TD.

The leading Galway organisations joined the likes of the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, Electric Ireland, National Learning Network and Danone Baby Nutrition in achieving world class levels of excellence under a range of headings including environmental management, quality management, excellence through people and food safety systems, which is the most recent addition to nsai’s impressive certification schemes.

BAI issues rules on food advertising to children during daytime shows

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has issued revised versions of its General and Children’s Commercial Communications Codes. The Codes have been updated to include rules to be applied to the promotion of High Fat, Salt and Sugar (HFSS) food to children. The rules will come into effect on September 2 and will apply to all radio and television broadcasters regulated in the Republic of Ireland. Commercial communications include advertising, sponsorship and other forms of commercial announcements.

Residential workshop will explain how early retirement or redundancy payments could fund new start-ups

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

Over 50s from county Galway are being encouraged to start a new business, using their transferrable skills developed during their time in the workforce. Those who have taken early retirement or redundancy payments in particular are being urged to consider starting their own company.

Individuals aged over 50 who are thinking of starting their own business, or in the early stages of a start-up are being invited to a two day National Workshop on July 1 and July 2 in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone. The “Change, Challenge and Opportunity” two day residential workshop is organised by Galway County & City Enterprise Board and the network of County and City Enterprise Boards and will focus on giving participants an insight into what is needed to research, start and develop a business.

Style and dragons on show as Network Galway honours its winners at glitzy awards ceremony

Thu, May 30, 2013

Renowned milliner Philip Treacy and Star of RTE’s Dragons Den Ramona Nicholas and Barry O’Sullivan were on hand to add a dash of glamour at the 9th Annual Network Galway Business Women of the Year Awards took place in The g Hotel, on Friday May 24.

Commissioner visit a tribute to SCCUL mentoring programme

Thu, May 16, 2013

SCCUL Mentors, a structured mentoring programme established by SCCUL Enterprises celebrates its first year in operation. In 12 short months, over 180 local businesses have received free mentoring support from up to 80 established business figures and industry experts in Galway. Mentoring has been provided across a number of sectors including Finance, Sales, HR, PR & Marketing, Quality, and Business Planning. SCCUL Mentors earlier this year launched its 2013 Programme and businesses may apply online www.scculmentors.ie

Golden memories as Connacht Gold bids farewell to old name

Thu, May 16, 2013

Shareholders of Connacht Gold have endorsed a proposal to change the name of the co-operative to Aurivo Co-operative Society Ltd.

Galway companies highlight National Enterprise Week

Thu, May 16, 2013

A number of Galway-based companies will be showcasing their businesses at Bank of Ireland branches across the county as part of National Enterprise Week, which takes place fromMay 17 to 24.

According to Bank of Ireland at the start of National Enterprise Week, new and approved lending to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has risen by over one quarter in the first three months of 2013, based on year-on-year figures.

Vulcan assists the PRTB to produce its new National Rent Index

Thu, May 16, 2013

A new nationwide rent index of all private accommodation in Ireland has been launched this week with the help of Galway company Vulcan Solutions.

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