Long-winded spec shouldn’t always put you off the job
Thu, Apr 15, 2021
Q: I saw a job advertised last night that I’m very interested in. I know I can do it, but, to be honest, the job spec has almost put me off. I don’t actually understand some of the items listed and others are not really necessary for the role, I believe. Should I walk away now or still go for it? (TG, email).
Read more ...Brokers Ireland advises workers to make future financial provisions
Thu, Apr 15, 2021
Brokers Ireland has advised workers to make whatever provision they can through savings, however small, for their later years.
Read more ...SuperValu and AsIAm launch annual Autism Awareness month colouring competition
Thu, Apr 08, 2021
To mark Autism Awareness month this April SuperValu and AsIAm have launched a national colouring competition as part of their’ Say Yes to Autism Acceptance’ campaign.
Read more ...The Dock House opens in prime town centre location
Thu, Apr 08, 2021
Despite the persistent pandemic presence and its detrimental impact upon local businesses, The Dock House is a welcome addition to Athlone’s ever expanding coffee tasting choice.
Read more ...Time for essential foot care with arrival of spring season
Thu, Apr 08, 2021
As the evenings lengthen in brightness, thoughts turn towards enhancing the exercise experience with optimum posture paramount.
Read more ...Ten signs you have almost certainly done a good interview
Thu, Apr 08, 2021
1. You’ve got the interview panel talking too. People like to talk. If our answers are prompting or stimulating them to talk, that’s nearly always a good sign. You’ve got them thinking. Don’t be afraid to ask them a question.
Read more ...Local farmers reminded to take advantage of the annual Organic Farming Scheme
Thu, Apr 08, 2021
Local farmers considering an application to the Organic Farming Scheme have until April 30 to do so, following the reopening of the scheme earlier this month, with an additional budget of €4 million for 2021.
This additional funding was confirmed by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, when she confirmed the continuation of the scheme last month.
Read more ...Failte Ireland announces new Business Continuity Scheme for tourism sector
Thu, Apr 08, 2021
Tourism transport operators such as car rental companies, chauffeur and limousine businesses and escorted tour providers will be eligible to apply for funding under the next stage of Fáilte Ireland’s strategic Tourism Business Continuity Scheme with the application process opening today, Thursday, April 8.
Read more ...Women’s entrepreneurship programme ‘Empower Growth’ open for applications
Thu, Apr 08, 2021
Empower, the women’s entrepreneurship programme, is now accepting applications for the next Empower Growth programme.
Read more ...Award winning weddings at Shamrock Lodge Hotel
Thu, Apr 01, 2021
The team at The Shamrock Lodge Hotel are the recipients of the WeddingDates Top Rated Hotel Westmeath award for the second time. This award is based on reviews from real wedding couples.
Read more ...Have I even a remote chance of working from home long-term?
Thu, Apr 01, 2021
Q: I’m hearing a lot about remote work this weather. The idea of working from home really suits me but I can't get my head around the fact that companies might actually offer this on an ongoing basis. Are we not all going to be shunted back into offices again once the vaccine programme has been rolled out? (AC, email).
A: Oh, it’s here to stay all right, AC, and it was coming, albeit at an infinitely more leisurely pace, even before COVID-19 worked its, er, magic, writes Liam Horan, Careers Coach, Slí Nua Careers.
Read more ...New initiative affords opportunity to promote Athlone food sector
Thu, Mar 25, 2021
Are you involved in the food sector in or around Athlone?
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