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Freelance vs. Full-Time: Exploring Flexible Work Arrangements in the Irish Job Market The way work is conducted has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Traditional 9-to-5 office jobs are no longer the only option for those seeking employment and other more flexible arrangements have gained popularity. By exploring flexible work arrangements in the Irish…

The Most Effective Networking Strategies for Job Seekers in Ireland Networking is a crucial aspect of the job search process in Ireland, as it can help you uncover hidden job opportunities and gain insights into the job market. Having the right strategies can help you create meaningful relationships with industry professionals or even secure your…

Diversity and Inclusion in the Irish Workplace: Best Practices for Recruiters and Employers Diversity and inclusion in the workplace are becoming increasingly important considerations for employers, recruiters, and HR professionals. This is especially true of Irish workplaces, organisations must be proactive in their efforts to create diverse and inclusive teams. It is not only a…

Embracing the Future and The Role of AI and Automation in Ireland’s Recruitment Sector The future of recruitment in Ireland is rapidly changing and with the introduction of automation and artificial intelligence (AI), the industry landscape is sure to see more transformations. More companies are embracing the future and the role of AI and automation…

How to Attract Top Talent: Employer Branding Strategies for Irish Companies No matter what industry your Irish company is in, it is essential to step up your employer brand in order to attract and retain the best employees. There are some straightforward strategies that can help even the smallest organisations win over potential candidates and…

How To Prepare For Your First Nursing Job Interview Applying for your first healthcare job can be an exciting yet challenging experience. Healthcare workers play a crucial role in providing physical, emotional, and psychological support to patients and their families. It is a very rewarding career with many options to work in a variety of…

5 TIPS TO GET YOU THROUGH JANUARY At the start of a new year, there is a lot pressure to get back into the usual daily routine after the Christmas break. January can be an especially challenging month for everyone, but with a little effort you can set yourself up for success this year by…

New Year, New Job Now that we have reached a new year, you may be considering what kind of changes you want to make to your life. Is there something missing, do you need a new challenge, something more fulfilling? Maybe a career change is what you need and maybe a new year means a…

5 Ways to Manage Your Workload in the Run-Up to Christmas Christmas time always creeps around faster than expected, the month of December seems to come and go in the blink of an eye. You decide to check over that list of things to do before the end of the year and instead of ticking…

International Volunteer DayToday December 5th marks International Volunteer Day celebrating the theme of solidarity through volunteering. This year’s campaign highlights the power of our collective humanity to drive positive change through volunteerism. There are many advantages of volunteering, it is an excellent way to meet new people, give back to the community and help people…

Networking is a vital part to career growth. Sometimes networking can be confused with selling, but it is creating long-term relationships with mutual benefits and building a good reputation over time.

Is Hybrid Work the New Normal? It’s no secret the pandemic has upended our lives. With remote work becoming more commonplace, hybrid work has become the new normal for many organisations. Hybrid work is a combination of working from your own space as well as a company location. This may come in the form of…

5 Tips On What Not To Say In An Interview When you’re in an interview, it’s important to be mindful of the things you say. In addition to being an opportunity to show off your qualifications, an interview is also a chance for the employer to get to know you as a person. How the…

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, video interviews have become a mainstay and an essential component of the hiring process for many jobs.

Online interviews eliminate the need for travel and tend to be far less stressful than your normal interview.

For many people, asking for a pay rise falls way outside of their comfort zone. It is highly unlikely your boss will randomly drop by your desk one day and subtly announce he is increasing your salary.

As the old saying goes ‘those who don’t ask, never receive’.

6 Ways to Prepare for Online Interviews The structure of recruitment has had to change to meet the requirements of the pandemic. Most interviews are now held online instead of face to face. This should not make job seekers complacent however, as there is very little difference between face-to-face interviews and those done via online…

You have just gone through the grueling job seeking process of scrolling through numerous job boards, prepping for interview stages and finally you have been offered that amazing job you have always dreamed of. What next? It’s time to hand in that notice of resignation. This can be quite daunting especially if you have spent…

Happy Valentine’s Day ! To celebrate we are giving away a one4all voucher and a bottle of prosecco to one lucky member of staff. All you have to do is tell us your valentine story – it could be the worst date you had, a funny story, something nice you’ve done for a work colleague…

Mental Health – Finding That Work/Life BalanceYour mental health and finding that work/life balance is vital for maintaining a happy, healthy life. Are the below questions/thoughts familiar? The majority of people reading this have had these thoughts at least once in their lifetime. Your mental health is nothing to dismiss and it’s important to keep…

How to Create the Perfect CV Your CV is a vital element in the sculpting of your career. It’s essentially what stands between getting an interview and being overlooked completely. A CV is more than just a list of your qualifications and jobs-to-date, it’s actually a chance to sell your skills to potential employers. This…

Recruit Island are delighted to announce their attendance as exhibitors at the National Jobs Fair in Belfast.  This event is free to attend and no registration is required.   If you want to hear about our latest jobs or an opportunity to speak to our expert consultants, they why not pop in.

Our Admin & Finance team are delighted to announce they will be exhibitors at the National Finance Summit in the RDS, Dublin on Thursday 30th May.  Please call by our stand to say hi and meet our team, whether you are seeking a new career or require our assistance with any positions within your company

Recruit island are delighted to announce that we are finalists in two categories of the Irish News awards, Belfast 2019 for Best Place to Work and Right Place to Work

Searching for a new job can be quite daunting for most people. You are putting yourself out there – showcasing your best qualities – with a fear of being rejected. I myself found it difficult to put myself out there to kickstart my career. I started my previous part time job at the age of…

Unplanned pregnancy? Last minute holiday? Sickness? Unscheduled leave… These are just a few obstacles a business owner faces (on top of actually managing a company) which can lead them pulling their hair out with stress!!! 🤣 Ok, so we’ve covered the benefits of agency work for candidates – but what exactly are the benefits of…

You will notice in each office there are fresh cherries for you all to try. Sweet or sour, cherries are bursting with nutrition. These small fruits can help improve your health, from a better night’s rest to a trimmer tummy. They also rank as one of the most health protective foods overall. One cup, or…

So what is innovation……….. ‘Executing an idea which addresses a specific challenge and achieves value for both the company and customer’ An innovative idea does not have to be new/inventive or technology related, it can be something that simply improves a work process, takes out steps that are not required or adds to a positive…

As love is in the air with Valentines Day  approaching and you have gotten through the dreaded drought of January, things are starting to look up……..or are they…….. do you love everything in your life or is it time to make some changes? Sitting at your desk doing your typical 9-5 Monday to Friday job?Bored, no…

Since the 2016 Referendum where the UK decided that they would leave the European Union, Brexit has become a household word. It has been almost 2 years; and on the 29th of March 2019 the UK are scheduled to leave the UK at 11pm. But apart from how the UK will be affected by Brexit,…

The future potential for robotic technology and Artificial Intelligence AI in healthcare is HUGE. Just before you get carried away, we don’t believe physicians (humans) will be replaced by robots in the foreseeable future, however through the use of “big data”; the use of AI in healthcare can assist humans in making better clinical decisions…

DkIT and Servisource Healthcare nursing scholarship initiative affords nursing & midwifery undergraduates the opportunity to secure €1,500 to support their studies. Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) and County Louth healthcare recruitment specialist, Servisource Healthcare announce the launch of this years nursing scholarship, which will provide four third-year nursing and midwifery students at DkIT with €1,500…

For the most part recruitment is an enjoyable and interesting experience where you get to meet a wide array of people and build strong relationships with your candidates while helping them find the perfect job. As with any job working with the public you do have days where you don’t know whether to scream, laugh…

As the festive season approaches most of us are looking forward to spending time with our families, snuggling up on the couch, in front of a big fire to watch Christmas movies and most importantly eating our weight in festive chocolates. However Healthcare professionals working over Christmas are not thinking this way as December hits…

My name is Joe Kenny and I look after the Temporary Construction Division in Servisource Recruitment.  What follows is a guide on how to get a job in construction from the perspective of a recruiter. Time and again I watch candidates sabotage themselves by making the same handful of mistakes which can easily be avoided…

Servisource Healthcare are hosting a Interview Open Day and are very eager to speak with Nurses & Healthcare Assistants in Cork. Are you a passionate and innovative Healthcare Assistant with FETAC Level 5 in the Cork area who wants to deliver high standards of care and available for full time hours? OR Are you a…

Thinking of working in Ireland? Read this blog that highlights the positive and negative of making the move to Ireland, and some helpful links for before and when you arrive in Ireland. Firstly, a few facts about Ireland: Capital city: Dublin Currency: Euro Population: 4.8 million The island of Ireland is split into the Republic…

In a recent blog we discussed the benefits of agency / temporary roles; highlighting that people traditionally viewed temporary employment in a negative perspective due to a lack of job security and perceived low wages. Perhaps due to necessity at the time; when the recession hit Ireland, the availability of standard full-time permanent jobs decreased…

Servisource Healthcare will be attending this years Nursing Homes Ireland Annual Conference 2018 NURSING HOMES “Helping each other to be who we are” Where: Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Co.Dublin When: Thursday 15th November 2018 #NHIConference2018 Agenda: 08.15 – 09.00 REGISTRATION * Opportunity to Visit Exhibitors MORNING SESSION Conference Chair: Dr Ciara Kelly, Broadcaster 09.00 – 09.05 Welcome Tadhg…

Are you sabotaging your own job search by engaging in self-destructive behaviour? We would like to share some warning signs to help you. Do you rule yourself out? When job searching, do you often ‘rule yourself out’ if; when reading a job spec, you don’t have a certain skill? “I didn’t apply for that position…

Are you thinking about moving to Ireland or considering re-locating here to work but unsure of the Visa requirements? Visa’s can be very confusing so we have tried to make it as simple; yet in-depth; as possible, covering the various different types of visas and work permits available in Ireland. Right to work in Ireland?…

Servisource Healthcare are hosting a Recruitment Open Day and are very eager to speak with Healthcare Assistants in Cork. Are you a passionate and innovative Healthcare Assistant in the Cork area who wants to deliver high standards of care and available for full time hours? Whether you are looking for a change of job, a…

Ireland in recent years have become more focus and considerate when it comes to equality and the gender pay gap. There’s no doubt that Irish women have more rights today than they had 30 plus years ago, but gender equality in Ireland is still a struggle, especially in employment due to the gender pay gap….

Servisource Healthcare will be attending this years Healthcare Assistant & Carers Ireland Conference 2018. Where: City North Hotel & Conference Centre, Gormanston, Co. Meath Directions: Dublin Airport, M1/M50 Interchange and only 30 minutes from Dublin City When: Thursday November 22nd 2018 Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM This years conference will have a wide range of speakers from government, state institutions, sector…

Consultants from Servisource Construction & Engineering division will be attending the Lean Construction Ireland National Conference 2018. Where: Croke Park, Jones’ Road, Dublin 3 When: Tue 20 November 2018 Time: 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM The theme of this years event is “ Lean Innovation – Inspiring our Future in Construction”. Experts in the field of lean construction will be…

Servisource Healthcare will be attending the Mental Health Nurse Annual Conference which is run by Mental Health Nurse Managers Ireland (MHNMI) Where: Killashee House Hotel, Kilcullen Road, W91 DC98 Naas When: Wednesday November 7 2018 Time: 9.00AM – 5.00 PM This years’ conference is titled: “From Quality to Excellence” aimed at Mental Health Nurse Managers. Mental Health Nurse Managers…

Servisource Healthcare will be attending UCC Nursing and Health Careers Fair. When: Wednesday 7th November 2018 Where: UCC, Western Gateway Atrium Time: From 12 noon to 3pm This is a dedicated careers fair to the health and nursing professions. Who should attend? This is a student event organised by UCC for all Nursing and Health students! We…

So you‘re thinking about working in the customer service industry, but you’re not sure if it’s the right move for you? When you’re a ‘social butterfly’ it can be difficult to know what job you fit into; which is why we have put together a few of the top benefits of working in customer service: Benefits…

The Louth Business Awards takes place Saturday 20th October in the Carrickdale Hotel. Dundalk Chamber had a record number of entries for the Louth Business Awards. With 20 categories to choose from there really was a great mix for businesses to enter making the task for the judging panel increasingly more difficult. Servisource are delighted…

Servisource are attending the Newry, Mourne and Down Crossborder Job Fair. When:Wednesday 17th October between 11am-2pm and 4pm-6pm. Where:  Canal Court Hotel, Merchants Quay, Newry, Co. Down Admission: Free What to bring? Bring with you several copies of your CV to the job fair, education and professional qualifications, any certs or in relation to construction, any…

The stakes are high in any job interview, but in a healthcare job interview, the questions can be especially tough. First of all – Congratulations!! After all your hard work; you’ve got the healthcare job interview! If you are feeling stressed, worried or anxious; don’t worry, everyone feels the same! A healthcare job Interview can…

Recruit Island Has Launched! Dundalk Stadium launched its Friday night series of floodlit horse and greyhound racing on Friday, 28st September and looks forward to horse and greyhound racing every Friday and Saturday night up until the end of 2018 and resuming for the same approach in early 2019. Friday, 28th September featured the €63,000…

Are you attending this years Construction Industry Federation Conference? CONSTRUCTING IRELAND 2040: HOW THE INDUSTRY WILL SHAPE COMMUNITIES, CAREERS AND COMPETITIVENESS IN THE NEXT 25 YEARS This year’s Construction Industry Federation conference will be held in Croke Park stadium on the 2nd October. What is this years objective? The fundamental objective of the Construction Industry…

With the improved economic climate, and the increase in job prospects; many workers are considering career or job changes; making competition rife. If you are serious about finding your dream job, you must be ready to apply for a job instantaneously – on your mobile device and social media! Mobile device use in Ireland: It…

A common question in this industry is why are there so few women in construction in Ireland? Why should women work in construction? What are the perceived barriers for women in construction? What is the #BuildingEquality Campaign? With a smaller pool of young people entering skilled trades, Irish Construction needs to employ more women in…

SECAD Partnership’s Employment Fair will bring together employers and job candidates under one roof! When and where? SECAD Partnership’s Employment Fair will take place on: When: Thursday 20th September, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Where:  Midleton Park Hotel, Old Cork Rd, Glebe, Midleton, Co. Cork What to bring? Bring with you several copies of your CV, education and…

  You’ve looked at the positives and thinking about making the permanent move – coming (home) to Ireland to work in the construction industry, but you want to ensure there are opportunities. Following the crash in the property market, employment in the building & construction industry fell from 236,800 in 2007 to 83,400 in 2012….

Have you ever thought about the benefits of Agency Work? Traditionally, people viewed agency work as being for people who are relatively young and have low levels of training while overlooking the benefits of agency work. They looked on agency work as a negative due to the lack of job security and perceived low income….

Recruit Island are Sponsoring this years Dundalk Chamber’s Golf Classic This year, Servisource Recruitment powered by Recruit Island are sponsoring this years Dundalk Chamber’s Golf Classic. Date & Time: Date: 31/08/2018 Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Venue: Dundalk Golf Club Event Details: Dundalk Chamber’s Golf Classic takes place on Friday the 31st August 2018 in Dundalk…

Servisource Healthcare are hosting a Recruitment Open Day and are very eager to speak with Healthcare Assistants & Social Care Workers. Are you a passionate and innovative Healthcare Assistant or Social Care Worker in the Wexford area who wants to deliver high standards of care? Whether you are looking for a change of job, a…

Are you struggling to be successful in your job search – need tips for success? Knowing how to be successful in your job search is a skill in itself, and one which most people overlook and underprepare for. This is an investment of your time; however finding that dream role will be worth it. Although…

What are the most difficult aspects of a Skype Nursing Interview? If you are an overseas nurse applying for roles in Ireland or any international nursing position, employers opt for Skype or video conference interviews making the interview process much quicker than the time consuming face-to-face interview process. Are you an overseas nurse applying for…

Inside the Digital Construction Summit 2018  The Construction Revolution As today marks International Women’s day, I want to highlight a statistic related to the construction industry: 136,000 people work in construction and just 8% of these are women. Ironically, today also marks the official launch of the #buildingequality campaign, a campaign to change the perceptions…

New Year New Career  New Year, New Career. For many people, December and Christmas mean overindulgence leading to the January blues. Bodies rid copious amounts of alcohol and festive foods, people start staying in, saving money and getting back to reality. This January, make it your mission to stay positive and use the New Year as…

A graduate is defined by the Oxford dictionary as “A person who has successfully completed a course of study or training, especially a person who has been awarded an undergraduate or first academic degree”. Starting your career as a graduate is a new beginning that many students look forward to. It is an exciting time…

As an employer, managing employee performance and engagement levels is your responsibility. Unfortunately, employees can’t reach their full potential at work 100% of the time as workload can build up, causing a dip in productivity and creativity. Being happy in one’s role at work is one of the most important factors to an employee giving their…

Most of all we want a prestigious career but it can be hard to maintain a healthy work/life balance. While you are striving towards your career goals, don’t forget to be happy right now as happiness is a journey. Everyone has different dreams and aspirations, some of which can be tough and take a long…