Old Laptops, Tablets & Phones could be worth hundreds to your business – Wisetek

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

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Does your business have several old, unused laptops and mobile phones laying around following a hardware update? Did you know that these devices are worth far more than you think?

Does your business have several old, unused laptops and mobile phones laying around following a hardware update? Did you know that these devices are worth far more than you think?

Cash grants available for Galway companies and community groups

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

The RISE Community Fund supported by National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the National Broadband Plan (NBP), has announced that applications for its grants to small businesses, farms, community groups and social enterprises are open throughout February in Galway.

Eimhin Mulligan does the business in N17 Plaza Award for St Jarlath’s

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

2021/2022 Leaving Cert Student Eimhin Mulligan was named the winner of the inaugural Pat McDonagh Business Award, sponsored by the N17 Plaza. This is a dedicated Business Studies award for Leaving Certificate students, exclusive to St Jarlath’s College Tuam and sponsored by the newly opened N17 Plaza.

Galway’s Wonky Woolins wins You’re The Business digital acceleration initiative

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Salthill-based Wonky Woolins is one of ten businesses to receive a suite of customised supports and €1,000 worth of online ad funding.

Lexus Galway wins Retailer Of The Year Award

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Lexus Galway is delighted to have won the Lexus Retailer of the Year Award which was awarded recently by Lexus Ireland.

Seven tips to help you write a cracking job application

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Q: Can you give me some tips for completing a complex job application form, especially for someone who hasn’t done one in a while? That’s the boat I find myself in now. I’m at a loss wondering how I can complete all the sections without boring them – or, indeed, me – to death. (KL, email).

ALDI announce 50 new jobs for Galway

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

77% of the population have financial worries due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, according to a new year survey of Irish consumers commissioned by retailer ALDI Ireland and conducted among 1,000 consumers by Bounce Insights last week.

Save money with a free financial review from Murray Financial Services

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Murray Financial Services was established by Adrian Murray who has more than a decade’s experience in financial services.

Training and work experience opportunities with Youth Work Ireland Galway

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Youth Work Ireland Galway is a local community-based youth organisation in Galway, which provides youth services to young people 10-24 years of age across Galway City and County.

New Network president hails growth of organisation under outgoing leader Noreen McKenzie

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Tributes to the the role played in the growth of Network Ireland under outgoing President, Galway’s Noreen McKenzie were made at the weekend when Kildare businesswoman Emma Early Murphy took over the position.

How to access the hidden jobs market

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Are you tired of scouring job boards and coming up empty handed? The hidden jobs market may be just what you need to land something to really rock your boat.

IdeasLab at University of Galway helps create strategic pathway for females

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

IdeasLab, the entrepreneurial and innovation hub at University of Galway launched in December 2022, is now actively recruiting at the University of Galway. The programme aims to further develop female-focused initiatives with a focus on creativity as a central tenet. To ensure that the initiative is coherent, fit for purpose and student centric IdeasLab has through a consultative process designed a programme that will be reviewed by an expert advisory group.

Remote and hybrid job posts up 43% as Ireland embraces flexible working

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

A new report published today (09.01.23) by Zoom in collaboration with FRS Recruitment shows Irish job posts offering remote and hybrid work are up 43% over 12 months. Ireland’s hybrid advantage: How flexible working is empowering Irish society and economy indicates growing demand for more flexible work options, with hybrid roles offering rural areas greater access to higher urban-based salaries.

Seven common job interview errors – and how to avoid them

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Not letting them know you really want the job. It’s crucial to show a genuine desire for the position during the interview. While it’s important to remain professional, don’t be afraid to express your excitement about the opportunity. You can do this by asking informed questions about the company and the role, and by sharing your own relevant skills and experiences.

SuperValu invests €7.9 million in sustainability initiatives in six months

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

SuperValu has this week announced that €7.9 million has been invested in sustainability initiatives across its stores over the past six months. Of this €7.9 million, some €4.1 million was drawn down from a major sustainability fund announced by Musgrave in June 2022 while an additional €3.8 million spend has been matched by independent SuperValu retailers.

Best Business Hotel in Ireland awarded to Galway’s Nox Hotel

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

The prestigious Georgina Campbell Award for Best Business Hotel in Ireland has been awarded to Galway’s popular Nox Hotel, located just off the Headford Road.

SMEs are now three times less likely to prioritise sustainability

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

Just 14% of Irish Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) plan to increase investment in sustainability practices and solutions such as water conservation, energy conservation and recycling in the next 12 months due to rising costs pressures, according to a new Irish Water survey of SME attitudes to conservation and sustainability, developed in partnership with the Small Firms Association.

How to ‘curate’ your career to interest potential employers

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

Q: I’m writing my CV for the first time in 24 years – and I don’t know where to start. I’ve done so much across a range of sectors – to be honest, I think I’ve forgotten half of it. I’ve managed two large retail outlets; sold advertising for a magazine and website; managed a team of merchandisers; and even ran a community enterprise. How can I blend all this together so that it makes some sense without running to 20 pages? I’m at my wit’s end trying to figure it out. (LF, email).

Loughrea company Glan Agua launches new Graduate Development Programme

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

Glan Agua, Ireland’s leading provider of water and wastewater solutions, has announced a new graduate development programme designed and tailored to give practical experience, technical learning and professional development to graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in the water services sector.

How CV walk-through can be a winner

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

Q: At the start of the interview, they asked me to “walk us through your CV”. I probably rambled on. It’s not today or yesterday that I started in the workplace. Eventually they cut me short before I’d even got to my current role. I realised then I’d probably made a hash of it. The interview never recovered. I got the Dear John email a few days later. It was almost an ease to me. How can I do better next time? (JL, email).

A: In interviews, focus more on relevance than chronology. A chronological presentation of one’s CV can be a passion killer – it’s predictable and can lead to discussions of irrelevant details that don’t interest the interviewers. Instead, skim through any irrelevant parts and focus on the two or three roles that are most relevant to the job you’re chasing.

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