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Our picks: Top Networking Events in September
We have made a short list of our top picks of networking events taking place this September. With the holiday season coming to an end, September is jam-packed with interesting events that will help you keep up to date with what’s happening in the Irish market. Grant Thornton 5k A great event to enter and…
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July Question of the Month Results: What are Irish Professionals Reading?
The summer months are an opportune time for professionals to take time out, reflect, and many look to expand their knowledge with books that will keep them occupied during this period. The difficult task is often finding the books that will resonate with professionals and motivate them to aim higher. So what books are Irish…
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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Recruitment Firm
Whether you’re part of a large multi-national organisation or a small start-up/SME, getting the right people on board is essential. The key word here is ‘right’, and what’s right for your organisation may not be right for the next. This is proving to be a big challenge in the current competitive climate, with many employers missing…
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Lincoln Gaelic Football Skills Day with Dublin Senior Footballers
Lincoln Recruitment Specialists were delighted to host our annual Gaelic Football Skills Day with Dublin senior footballers; Paul Flynn, Jack McCaffrey, Darren Daly and Cian O’Sullivan, alongside Fiona Hudson and Sinead Finnegan from the women’s team last Friday. We had over 90 children attend the day ranging from 7 – 12 years of age.…
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Our picks: Top Networking Events in July
We have made a short list of our top picks of networking events taking place this July. If you haven’t yet been tempted away for some Summer sun, there are some very interesting events taking place on home shores that are be worthwhile to take time out of your schedule to attend. European…
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Understanding the Power of Introverts in the Workplace
It’s easy to get convinced in a job interview that an extrovert candidate is the best fit for the position. But what if their introvert competitor is actually more suitable? Don’t dismiss a candidate because they might not have engaged as actively or discovered a shared hobby in the course of the conversation. Instead, take…
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Why Should You Use a Recruitment Partner?
In our 2017 Salary Survey, we discovered that astonishingly 67% of organisations surveyed admitted they had lost talent in the interview to hire process as it was taking too long. Furthermore, 51% of professionals surveyed stated they had lost interest in a role due to lengthy hiring processes. With candidates being more selective with the jobs…
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5 Benefits of Hiring Temporary Staff Over the Summer
Every hiring manager and HR professional knows that when the summer months arrive, it is a high priority to arrange cover of key employees that take annual leave. However, you don’t have to drain company resources or slow down productivity by taking on the burden of hiring temporary staff. Many temp agencies now offer specialised…
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5 Steps to Take Before You Accept or Reject a Counter-Offer
Receiving a job offer from another company is both exciting and flattering. In most cases, the process of resigning from your current position and starting a new job is clearly defined. But what happens if you receive a counter offer from your existing employer? Suddenly the waters become murky and your clear-cut path becomes a…
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Why You Should Hire Athletes
A recent survey has revealed that 95% of Fortune 500 CEO’s had high achieving sporting backgrounds. This statistic shines a light on the fact that people who have a background in sports, bring something extra to the workplace. A candidate with a background in sports is equipped with valuable skills that can’t be easily quantified or…
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