Knowing yourself is a good starting-point

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

If you are at a career crossroads, either by choice or design, you may be struggling to plot your next move. Because of the difficult economic circumstances, many people feel they should grab whatever job comes their way, rather than continuing to plan their career in such a way as to suit themselves in terms of their skills, attributes and behavioural characteristics.

An excellent way of exploring what might be your next move is to carry out a psychometric test. There are many excellent psychometric tests on the market and when coupled with feedback from the organisation running the test, they can help you make a very worthwhile decision about your future.

Capones to make the hit list for top food, killer deals, and service

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Gangster, bootlegger, and enemy number one, Al Capone once terrorised Chicago, but in Knocknacarra where his mugshots have moved from the police files to gracing the walls of the ever popular restaurant, Capones, his name has become synonymous with great food and service.

Lynx Transport first in Connacht to be awarded Good Distribution Practise Passport

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Galway company, Lynx Transport, has been awarded a Good Distribution Practise (GDP) Passport by the Irish Exporters Association Life Sciences Ireland. The accreditation, which ensures supply chain integrity and product safety from raw materials through to the end consumer, is gaining increased importance in Ireland and across the globe.

Established in 1985, the leading Irish owned company began its service offering with a daily Galway/Dublin delivery and collection service and is today one of the country’s most dynamic supply chain solution providers and strives to embrace best practice in the logistics and distribution industry.

New online marketing group offers businesses the chance to use free tools

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

A new online network entitled Online Marketing in Galway has been set up as a place for marketers to share best practices, knowledge and ultimately enable small businesses to make the most out of free online tools.

Your Career, Your Choices

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Questions to put teacher on the spot

Training workshop for company directors

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

As 2012 begins and the spotlight remains firmly on company directors, it is essential that those leading business in Ireland fully understand the responsibilities of their role. Now more than ever, company directors must act with integrity and adhere to the highest professional standards.

Galway-based company Pure Athlete to create 20 jobs

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

Galway-based company Pure Athlete, which specialise in body care recovery and performance products is planning to create up to 20 new jobs within their sales and distribution divisions.

Údarás to create 700 new jobs this coming year

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

A total of 178 new jobs were created in the Galway Gaeltacht in 2011, according to the annual report of Údarás na Gaeltachta. There were 2,745 full-time equivalent jobs in Údarás supported companies in the Galway Gaeltacht at year end. New jobs were created during the year in companies operating in the audio-visual and digital media, medical devices, services and manufacturing sectors.

When job losses are taken into account, there was a net loss of 60 jobs in the Galway Gaeltacht. The majority of job reductions occurred due to companies shedding small numbers of employees.

Forward view will reduce past pain

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

Q: My last job finished prematurely. I left before I was pushed. My face no longer fitted. Once upon a time, I was invited to take part in decision making, included in all management chit-chat trips to the canteen to discuss things, and sounded out about possible business developments, innovations and initiatives. Slowly but surely, I found myself excluded from the cosy club. So rather than wait for further isolation, and the likely shove, I left. I’ve been unemployed the last three months but I have a job interview coming up next week and the role suits my skills.. How should I depict my previous employment which lasted just eleven months? (SK, email)

A: Ah, where once the boss could pick you out in a crowd of 1,000, now he’d struggle to recognise you at a bus stop: office politics has a charm all of its own.

Leading businesswomen to launch Network Galway's Open Evening

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Two of Galway’s leading business women are to headline the Network Galway open evening, which takes place on Wednesday January 25 at 6.30pm in the G-Hotel, Wellpark, Galway.

Gray Office Park — everything a business could need

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Gray Office Park (GOP) was set up January 2010, to create a prestigious serviced office complex in Galway city centre and later expanded to Parkmore Complex.

Galway cannot be complacent about tourism, warn chiefs

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Despite recent upbeat reports regarding an increase in overseas visitors to Ireland in 2011, Fáilte Ireland warned against any complacency in the tourism sector this year, during its annual tourism industry briefing for the Galway region held in the city last week

Seminar on goal setting that will yield results

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Are you finding it difficult to keep to your New Year resolutions? Would you like to learn a new way of goal setting that can deliver? And not just for the New Year?

Galway One World Centre workshop

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

The Galway One World Centre will host a workshop looking at ways to help people engage with local and global justice issues and create conversations that facilitate change in the community.

The Conversational Approaches to Education for Social Change will be one-day training workshop which will be held on Tuesday January 24 and is aimed at community workers and social activists.

Arts Ball aims to raise €11,000 for charity

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Tickets for the annual NUI Galway Arts Ball will go on sale next week, with organisers hoping the event will raise some €11,000 for charity.

Your Career, Your Choices

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Q: Next week I’m going for a job where I’m being interviewed by three people I know very well. I work with all three, and in fact one of them is a previous boss of mine. All four of us work in the same company and sometimes socialise together. My fear is I will not be able to perform due to being self-conscious in front of these people who know me so well. I almost feel like they won’t take me seriously. (DR, Email)

Begin the journey to a healthier, slimmer, you with Motivation Weight Management

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

It is mid-January, the waistline is giving the tell-tale signs of the festive over-indulgences, and you’re thinking it is about time to do something about it. Where to start? Well, if you are looking for expert advice as well as the key ingredient of easy-to-follow food programmes then the Motivation Weight Management clinics in Galway city and Tuam are a good place to begin the journey to a healthier slimmer new you.

Make it your business to visit TechStar

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

TechStar, the new PC and laptop repair store located on Dock Road in Galway, is on hand for all IT woes and worries for businesses in 2012.

In business it is important to ensure your laptops and computers are performing to the best of their ability at all times, and when their performance begins to deteriorate, reliable and trustworthy IT support is required. TechStar provides a highly personalised IT support and repair service, providing customers with sound aftersales advice and the ability to source essential hardware and replacement accessories in quick turnaround time.

Avita Communications — your networking and unified communications partner

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Avita Communications was launched in 2010 by Gordon Fahy and Gerry Gray. The company provides businesses nationwide with a range of managed communication services including VOIP, IP enabled telephone systems, unified communications, and networking infrastructures including local LAN services and wide area networks (WAN).

Avita offers a free site survey to all businesses to identify cost saving options and potential areas to create more efficiencies, along with improved customer services and minimising exposure to telephone hacking and security. As an independent provider and with more than 30 years’ combined experience in the industry, Avita can advise you impartially on the best available options on the market.

Meet at the Harbour Hotel’s new look meeting rooms

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

The new look Harbour Hotel has created quite a stir down at Galway Harbour. As most of you will have seen while driving by, the Harbour Hotel has undergone extensive refurbishment in recent weeks.

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