How can hobbies add value to my CV?

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

At the end of many CVs there’s a section reserved for personal information such as hobbies, interests and volunteering. We’ve all seen the cursory attention this section sometimes gets with the predictable list: reading, walking and socialising. But don’t let this opportunity to add value to your application pass you by writes SABINA TRENCH, CAREER COACH, SLI NUA CAREERS.

Up to this point in your CV, the document is mainly concerned with what you do, rather than who you are. People hire people, not just qualifications or experience, so the final section is a chance to set you and your CV apart.

Galway man inspires retailers with tale of entrepreneurship

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Galway man and successful entrepreneur John McGuire, CEO and Founder of Active Mind Technology, creator of a real-life digital sports platform spoke at the recently-held SPAR EUROSPAR Convention at The Europe Hotel and Resort in Killarney.

Refurbished Tubs & Tiles store at Ballybrit offers wide range of contemporary products

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Tubs & Tiles in the Briarhill Business Park, Ballybrit has been refurbished in recent months with significant investment which sees the showroom now housing a completely refreshed range of tiles and bathrooms which are in keeping with the latest trends.

Design Galway presents Re:Design Talks

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Design Galway 2016 will feature Re: Design Talks which will feature conversations with leading design practitioners on an innovative aspect of their practice. Topics range from traditional and contemporary methodologies within the Irish textile industry, a close look into the inspiration behind Galway’s internationally acclaimed Macnas, documenting street art culture around the world and finally exploring the cross-section between screen printing and activism.

Life in the Portershed

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

During my time on work experience in The PorterShed, Eyre Square, Galway I was asked to conduct an interview with one of the businesses based in the new Innovation Centre. I chose the team Altocloud because they had the widest range of employees for me to interview and I found what they did interesting. I spoke to Maricka Burke-Keogh, Head of Digital Marketing at Altocloud.

Director of the Irish Centre for High End Computing receives one of France’s highest honours

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

One of France’s highest honours has been bestowed on an Irish-based technology expert. Professor Jean Christophe (JC) Desplat, Director of the Irish Centre for High End Computing (ICHEC), which is hosted by NUI Galway, has received the title of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques (Knight of the Order of Academic Palms).

Galway company winner in 2016 National Organic Awards

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Following rigorous judging, a county Galway food business was named among the top seven winners in the 2016 National Organic Awards. Some 278 individual products were submitted in the Awards, a record high level of entries.

Virtual preparation can bring real interview benefits

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Q: I live in a remote region. I have a job interview early next week - I haven’t done one in years and wasn’t much good at interviews the first place. I am really worried about this one as it is a job I really want to get – jobs like this don’t come up very often in this area. ‘Get some interview training’ is the advice I am getting online – my problem, however, is that because of my location, and family duties over the next few days, I cannot travel to meet somebody. I have been offered a Skype session – can this work? (EG, email).

Rick O’Shea launches rocket at Medtronic to announce Galway Science & Technology Festival

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

RTÉ 2FM presenter Rick O’Shea officially launched the 19th Galway Science & Technology Festival, part of National Science Week, hosted by the main sponsor Medtronic Parkmore in their Customer Innovation Centre on Tuesday.

Clada Group takes the gold

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Galway’s Clada Group Ltd., has been named as the Best Food and drinks manufacturer in Ireland for Quality Management Systems at this year’s National Q Mark Awards.

Companies Act 2014 - have you converted yet?

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

FCS Services is aware that there has been much talk in the last 18 months as to whether private limited companies which were in existence on June 1, 2015, should proactively convert to the new limited (LTD) or avail of the default conversion.

Merit Medical ‘Networking within Industry’ event

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Merit Medical Ireland, based in Parkmore Galway, will hold a ‘Networking within Industry’ event Thursday, October 20th at 5.30pm in their Vision Facility, Galway.

ESRI’s Professor John Fitzgerald to deliver lecture on Irish economy at GMIT

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Professor John Fitzgerald of the Economic and Social Research Institute will deliver his annual lecture on the Irish economy to GMIT business students in the institute’s Galway campus next week.

Glimpses of the future at Ireland's first IBM Watson IoT hackathon

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Ireland's first IBM Watson IoT hackathon in conjunction with Cisco, ITAG Skillnet and supported by VT Networks, Nexiona and our media partner The Galway Advertiser, took place at the PorterShed last weekend.

Postmasters call for Post Offices to become ‘the State on your Doorstep’

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Postmasters have set out a vision for Post Offices to become ‘The State on your Doorstep’, including all Postmasters automatically becoming Peace Commissioners.

How to create an ePortfolio that advances your cause

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Q: I have been hearing a great deal of late about ePortfolios. Some people I know have them and are adamant I should have one too. They work in graphic design and architecture – my area is teaching. Do you see any value in it for me – I have to say that I struggle to see how one could help me?

A: Yes, ePortfolios or, to give them their full title, electronic portfolios, are certainly a growing trend, though it would be incorrect to say they have reached epidemic proportions. Personally, I think they are an excellent idea when properly executed, and teaching is one of the areas to which they are ideally suited, writes LIAM HORAN, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers.

Innopharma College of Applied Sciences courses are designed with you in mind

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Currently there are 250 medical technology companies in Ireland, exporting €8bn worth of product annually and directly employing 25,000 people.

Innopharma College of Applied Sciences is now accepting applications for Level 6 pharmaceutical and medical device operations and Level 8 pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing courses which will be commencing in Galway this month.

Waste not, want not — SMILE launches free support for Galway businesses

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

October marks National Reuse Month, a waste prevention initiative to raise awareness about the economic and environmental benefits of reusing everyday items and materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Minister launches CÚRAM Centre for medical device research at NUI Galway

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Ireland’s positon as one of the top medtech clusters in the world will be bolstered today (Monday) with the official launch of CÚRAM, the Centre for Research in Medical Devices. CÚRAM is a Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre based at NUI Galway, which is a unique symbiotic relationship of academia and industry partners that pushes the scientific frontiers in medical devices.

Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs awarded regional title for high quality customer service

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs, Oranmore have been announced as the Irish Auto Trade Connacht- Ulster Bodyshop of the Year 2017, joint winners with Brendan Lowe & Sons, Carrick on Shannon. Frank’s team are the current Irish Auto Trade National Award holders for 2016, this means they will be defending their title.

“We would like to congratulate Frank Byrnes and his team, who are the current 2016 National title holders. This shows the consistency in the quality of the customer experience provided. Frank Byrnes were selected through a rigorous assessment process starting with their nomination and involved an IOS standard mystery phone call and a mystery shopper, followed by discussions between the judges which culminated in their selection as joint Regional Winner,’ commented Padraic Deane, MD, Automotive Publications, ‘In addition to the specially designed award plaque they will also receive a €500 voucher to spend on advertising with Automotive Publications during 2017.’

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