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Reasons why you might consider temping

09/12/2020

While we continue to see growth in new jobs, companies are remaining cautious and temp jobs have become increasingly popular in the Irish market place. So, if candidates are struggling to find a permanent job or don’t want to tie themselves down to one role for a long period of time, temping could be the […]

03/07/2020

Be Responsive but don’t go overboard on the updates! Send updates but don’t overwhelm. While it is important to answer your phone and respond to emails during working hours, don’t feel the pressure to respond to each and every email instantly just for the sake of it. You’ll be measured on your productivity not on […]

22/06/2020

It is commonplace for those starting in a new role to have first day jitters, but what about those starting in new roles virtually in today’s very different work landscape ? The reality is, your first day and many days after that may well end up working virtually, from the safety of home depending on […]

Tips for candidates on doing Zoom/Video interviews

09/06/2020

Video Interviews has become part of the ‘new normal’ in 2020. Zoom has emerged as the one that is most popular at the moment for employers conducting interview. We are getting feedback from our candidates that they are finding video interviewing ‘ different’ and hard to establish a rapport with interviewers. Here are our […]

02/04/2020

Adjusting can be a tough thing to do particularly when we are going through such uncertain times. Working from home for many of us is a new experience and it can be difficult to get in the zone while in the comfort of your own home. Follow some of these simple tips to continue to […]

27/02/2020

We are all too familiar with the benefits of physical exercise on our health. It is safe to say the list is endless. In more recent times we have come to learn that our body releases endorphins – aka. Happy hormones, when we engage in physical activity. This can reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, […]

06/02/2020

The Importance of Interview Feedback I have been in recruitment for more than 13 years . I speak to my candidates on a daily basis and one of their biggest bug bearers is the lack of feedback they receive when they interview with a company directly. When they attend the interview there is a percentage […]

03/02/2020

Congratulations to our Grace Clifford for this brilliant article in yesterdays Sunday Independent on equality within ladies football. Grace is the captain of the Kildare ladies team and we are all so proud of you here at Leinster Appointments! Read this interesting article following the link below. https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/why-should-we-not-be-treated-the-same-thats-all-38917487.html

15/01/2020

Read our Leinster Appointments Manager Mark Cosgrove’s interview with his inspirational Grandmother. 92 years young, and still the head, and guiding figure in my family’s business, after almost 65 years at the helm alongside my late Grandfather, Patrick Kavanagh. Working still each day, purely for the love of her business, alongside a small, mostly […]

Video Interview Tips

09/01/2020

A few weeks ago, we had a candidate do a video interview for her dream job. It was 1pm during the day and she sat in her pyjamas in a messy kitchen (breakfast on display). Needless to say, she was unsuccessful. In fact, our Client mentioned that she was unable to focus on anything the […]

02/01/2020

What are the practicalities involved? For the first time since the recession, more Irish people are now moving home to Ireland than emigrating. While there is no place like home, it does have its challenges so it is worthwhile doing your homework before you take the plunge! Start your job search before you arrive home […]