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.

As we approach the end of the period in which companies can proactively convert (November 30, 2016) the following consequences of not converting should be considered.

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.

The event will be in partnership with Engineers Ireland. With over 23,000 members from every discipline of engineering, Engineers Ireland is the voice of the engineering profession in Ireland. They have been representing the engineering profession since 1835, making them one of the oldest and largest professional bodies in Ireland.

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?

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.

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.’

David McWilliams to feature at MeetWest 2016

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Returning for its 6th year MeetWest, a two-day business networking forum, brings together a wide range of companies from the West of Ireland and further afield to network and do business. This year’s event will be hosted by Mayo County Council at the Mc William Park Hotel Claremorris on Thursday and Friday Nov 24 and 25, with renowned global economist, journalist, lecturer, broadcaster and documentary maker David McWilliams lined up as guest speaker.

And finally, have you any questions for us?

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

By the time you reach the end of the interview, all you want to do is get out the door as fast as you can. However, that could be a mistake, and asking the right question or questions might just help you to secure a job offer, writes SABINA TRENCH, CAREER COACH, SLI NUA CAREERS.

Galway businesses urged to enter SFA National Small Business Awards

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

The search is on for the best small firms in Ireland and Galway firms are asked to enter the competition, with the closing date just three weeks away. Small firms (employing less than 50 people) have from today until 21 October to enter free of charge on www.sfa.ie/awards.

The aim of the awards is to celebrate the achievements of small business in Ireland, and to recognise the vital contribution of the small business sector to the Irish economy. Galway businesses are encouraged to enter the awards following the success of Galway company Topform, which won the Overall SFA National Small Business Award and the Exporter of the Year category in 2016.

With Region of Gastronomy award for Galway, Food Safety Company expands into west

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Mary Daly, Managing Director of the Food Safety Company has announced the further expansion of The Food Safety Company to the West of Ireland.

David McWilliams to feature at MeetWest 2016

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Returning for its 6th year MeetWest, a two-day business networking forum, brings together a wide range of companies from the West of Ireland and further afield to network and do business. This year’s event will be hosted by Mayo County Council at the Mc William Park Hotel Claremorris on Thursday and Friday Nov 24 and 25, with renowned global economist, journalist, lecturer, broadcaster and documentary maker David McWilliams lined up as guest speaker.

How can I do better in internal job interviews?

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Q.: “I have been working in the same job for 15 years, and recently I have started trying for internal promotion. I’m getting to interview, but no success so far. Where might I be going wrong? (JD, email).”

A: Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers, has some tips that might help you, and others in a similar position, JD:

GMIT launches new part-time inside sales conversion course using local experts

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

GMIT is offering a new part-time inside sales conversion course at its Galway campus from October.

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