Your Career, Your Choices
Thu, May 26, 2011
A frequently asked question from our clients is “what are the questions most commonly asked at interview?” Although we believe that rehearsing standard, generic answers is the wrong way to approach the interview, it is very helpful to have a strong sense of how to approach the ones regularly asked. So here goes.
Read more ...Susan Hayes, ‘The Positive Economist’ to speak at Network Galway Event
Thu, May 26, 2011
Network Galway has announced that The Positive Economist” Susan Hayes will address an event in Galway on June 2, when her theme for the evening will be “Get Friendly With Your Finances”.
Read more ...New lean green look for Aer Arann
Thu, May 19, 2011
Aer Arann, Ireland’s regional airline last week announced details of its new brand and corporate identity - Aer Arann Regional.
Read more ...Autodesk showcases new software generation at GMIT event
Thu, May 19, 2011
Autodesk’s Authorised Reseller Amicus Technology are promoting Autodesk’s new software generation at an event in Galway, titled Stay Ahead for the building design, Construction and Infrastructure industries.
With an event in the Galway Mayo Institute of Technology on May 25, customers and students will be able to experience the solutions best suited to industry’s design needs.
Read more ...Show me the money — seminar on cash collection for SMEs
Thu, May 19, 2011
A seminar on cash collection for small and medium sized businesses will be held in Ballybane Enterprise Centre on Wednesday May 25.
Read more ...GMIT delivers new Six Sigma courses for local employees
Thu, May 19, 2011
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) has commenced delivery of its new Six Sigma Course to a group of employees from local companies ncluding Boston Scientific, Creganna and Celestica.
Six Sigma is a quality improvement tool adapted and utilised by Motorola to bring about significant improvements in process management and product development. It has since been adopted by manufacturing and services companies as a very successful way of driving continuous mprovement, leading to higher quality and reduced waste.
Read more ...Galway perfumer makes sure the royals are fragrant
Thu, May 19, 2011
Galway perfumer Cloon Keen Atelier has been selected as the supplier of perfumed soaps, lotions, toiletries, and diffusers to Dublin Castle for the Royal Visit and State Banquet which commenced yesterday.
It is supplying a very special fragrance that it hasbeen developing with their perfumers for the past two years, which will not be available in in their boutique until early June, says Maggie Mangan, creative director of Cloon Keen Atelier.
Read more ...NUIG and GMIT sign strategic alliance
Thu, May 12, 2011
NUI Galway and Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) have announced a new strategic partnership to serve the educational, social and economic needs of their students and the wider regional, national and international communities.
Read more ...Get results with the ‘Start Now’ Open Day at the Results Group
Thu, May 12, 2011
Starting a new business is a very exciting time but there are many challenges to be addressed before you achieve success, in light of this leading sales and marketing firm ‘The Results Group’ are inviting all start-up businesses to their ‘Start Now’ open day on Wednesday, May 18.
Read more ...Aerogen to represent Ireland in business competition
Thu, May 12, 2011
Aerogen, a Galway based medical device and drug delivery company, is to represent Ireland in the prestigious 2011 European Business Awards. Aerogen is no stranger to awards having previously won both the IMDA Excellence Award as well as an Ulster Bank Business Achievers award.
The European Business Awards sponsored by HSBC has identified Aerogen as one of Europe’s brightest businesses based on its ability to demonstrate the three core principles at the heart of the Awards programme, those of innovation, business excellence and sustainability.
Read more ...Menlo Park Hotel an attractive option for conferences and meetings
Thu, May 12, 2011
Free parking, free Wi-Fi, and attractive room hire rates make the Menlo Park Hotel continues to be one of the prime locations in Galway for conferences, meetings and public talks.
Read more ...Sharpen your networking skills and develop your business at speed event
Thu, May 05, 2011
Do you want to sharpen your networking skills and learn new tactics to grow your business? Ballybane Enterprise Centre is hosting a speed networking event for business on Wednesday May 11 which aims to help build and strengthen local companies, by exploring the possibilities of local businesses doing business together.
Read more ...Mathematicians to share ideas on teaching methods at GMIT sums seminar
Thu, May 05, 2011
Maths lecturers from Institutes of Technology across Ireland are to attend a national mathematics conference hosted by Galway-Mayo Institute
Read more ...Jobseekers Roadshow to hit town this month
Thu, May 05, 2011
The National Jobseekers Roadshow, an initiative designed to assist the thousands of jobseekers throughout Ireland, will take place from Friday May 13 until Monday, 23.
Read more ...Don’t leave your pension behind you when changing employment
Thu, May 05, 2011
When you move from one job to another, what becomes of your pension benefit? Have you left pension benefits behind you when you left or changed employment?
Read more ...One-day Presenting With Confidence course
Thu, May 05, 2011
Many Irish people are terrified at the thought of presenting to an audience. The ability to influence others is essential for business owners, salespeople and other representatives of an organisation. Presentations are often an essential element in making deals, closing sales and influencing opinion, but the best prepared presentation can go desperately wrong when the presenter has “stage fright”.
Read more ...Three hundred work placements available for experienced Galway professionals
Thu, Apr 28, 2011
Experienced and professional individuals in Galway who are eager to rejoin the workforce have the opportunity to take up some 300 work placements provided by Begin Again (www.beginagain.ie), a career advancement programme developed by the Irish Centre for Business Excellence (ICBE).
Read more ...Never too early for students to make an impression
Thu, Apr 28, 2011
We often get asked by students: “What can I do now to boost my job chances?” The answer is ‘quite a lot’.
Read more ...Sean Gallagher to speak at small businesses seminar
Thu, Apr 28, 2011
Dragon’s Den star Sean Gallagher has been unveiled as the key speaker at a local event hosted by Developing Enterprises Skillnet. The event takes place in the Clayton Hotel from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Monday May 10 and focuses on the challenges facing small businesses in today’s environment.
Read more ...The value of positive mental health
Thu, Apr 28, 2011
Positive Mental Health (PMH) deals with societal mental health issues for adolescents in Galway. It delivers one module per week over an eight week period through trained facilitators, and focuses on a number of topics including bullying, feelings, emotions, self-esteem, stress, lifestyles, media, peer pressure, loss, and grief. Its aim is to allow adolescents to express themselves and learn coping skills that will enable them to deal with inevitable challenges of life and mental health issues.
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