Congratulations – you’ve got an offer for your dream job, and a new life is almost in reach. Before you make the move concrete, however, you’ll need to discuss your new salary. It’s not a topic that many people are comfortable with, but you should be ready to negotia

The job interview stage of an application process can be the most difficult – it’s one thing to sell yourself on paper, another to convince a recruiter in-person that you’re the right person for the job. Still, the fact that you’ve got this far should be a boost – th

You’ve found the perfect job. You’ve followed our tips and tailored your CV, highlighting your relevant work experience and double checking for any errors. Next up: the cover letter. Cover letters are just as important as your CV and are usually the first thing a recruiter

Though Ireland has apparently shaken off the recession and everybody will be working by the end of next year, the job market can still be quite tricky. Chances are that whatever job you apply for will have hundreds if not thousands of applicants, so you need to make sure you stand out

Redundancy can be a tough prospect to deal with – you go from a stable job with a stable income to an uncertain future, both personal and financial. A number of Ulster Bank employees are among the latest to face this difficult situation – the bank recently announced it will close 22 b

By Tiernan Cannon Most of us have been there at some point – you’ve just been paid and, after rent, bills, food and other essentials, you might have €10 or €20 left for yourself. If you need to make some extra money but can’t fully commit to a structured timetable, direct

Do you constantly work overtime in order to meet deadlines or expectations, or do you simply show up, work your allocated hours and leave? If you fall into the former category then you’re not alone. A new survey by Matrix Recruitment has put paid to that notion expressed by Doll