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The Job Search: Twitter

Last Updated (25/03/13) Written by Sinead Smith 25/03/13

The act of job seeking has evolved over time. Word of mouth was replaced by the classifieds section, the classifieds were joined by online job boards and, today, we have social media to add to the pile of places to look for your next career move. In a new series of posts, we’ll be sharing our top tips for harnessing the power of social networks to keep on top of the market and be the first in line for relevant career opportunities as they come up.

What Are You Really Worth?

Last Updated (03/12/12) Written by Sinead Smith 03/12/12

The most common question we get asked by candidates is what salary they should be guiding themselves at. Too high and they run the risk of turning the client off them, too low and they may be underselling themselves.

When to Look for a New Job

Last Updated (06/11/12) Written by Sinead Smith 06/11/12

Here in the office, we were recently discussing the concept of seasonal recruitment i.e. when do most companies hire, when are most roles successfully filled and, most importantly, when is the best time for the jobseeker to target the market.

ResumUp - Your Visual CV

Last Updated (27/09/12) Written by Sinead Smith 27/09/12

The social “space” is constantly changing and evolving. Where once we were all about MySpace and Bebo, Facebook and Twitter are now the places to see and be seen; well, on a social level at least! From a professional standpoint, LinkedIn has really got the market cornered, boasting over 175 million members in over 200 countries and territories[i].

Telephone Interviews

Last Updated (08/08/12) Written by Sinead Smith 08/08/12

While we’ve touched on almost all aspects of job interviews at this point, the telephone interview is a different beast entirely and deserves its own post.

Optimise Your LinkedIn Profile

Last Updated (08/08/12) Written by Sinead Smith 13/07/12

LinkedIn is one of the few tools that mutually benefits both candidates and recruiters. A well-developed and carefully constructed LinkedIn profile can really help you stand out among the 150million-strong crowd to recruiters and potential employers.

Interviews: 10 Things You Shouldn’t Do

Last Updated (22/06/12) Written by Sinead Smith 22/06/12

We’ve talked a lot at this stage about interviews; how to prepare, how to present yourself, how to answer the questions put to you. While this is all valuable information for the active jobseeker, what about the flipside, what not to do during an interview?

Competency-Based Interviews

Last Updated (29/05/12) Written by Sinead Smith 29/05/12

Interviews can be quite nerve-wracking, even for the most seasoned job hunters among us. They are full of promise and potential for the future and signify a step in the direction of your new career so, a few butterflies are understandable.

truDublin 2012: The CV is Dead...Or Is It?

Last Updated (21/05/12) Written by Sinead Smith 21/05/12

Last week, Charlie and I attended truDublin, the annual recruitment un-conference where industry leaders and players come together to discuss changes in the field, predict future trends and share insights.

Are You Being Billed on PRSI for Agency Contractors?

Last Updated (08/05/12) Written by Sinead Smith 08/05/12

I received a call this week from a client querying an invoice from another agency. The problem with the invoice was that the client was being charged a fee on Gross Pay plus PRSI for an employee who was contracted by the agency, as opposed to just being charged a fee on Gross Pay, as is standard practice.

How To: Make the Most of an Interview

Last Updated (27/04/12) Written by Sinead Smith 27/04/12

There are few things in life more harrowing than the prospect of a job interview. Of course, the lead-up is always ten times more nerve-wracking than the reality but, that knowledge does little to reassure the candidate in the days beforehand.

How To: Use an Agency

Last Updated (20/04/12) Written by Sinead Smith 20/04/12

There have been a number of recent media articles which have discussed the workings of recruitment agencies. Reading the feedback to some of these pieces, it becomes obvious that many jobseekers don’t know how agencies work and so, are unnecessarily wary of them. We thought this would be a good opportunity to explain how agencies work and how the candidates can make the most of the agencies services to secure the best job for them.

How To: Make the Most of Your CV

Last Updated (20/04/12) Written by Sinead Smith 12/04/12

Do you ever look at the top headlines that appear on your LinkedIn homepage? No? Well, you really should!

Job Hunting 2.0

Last Updated (30/03/12) Written by Sinead Smith 29/03/12

Back in the day, the first step when looking for a job was to fine tune your CV and script a suitable cover letter. The second step often involved trudging door-to-door, handing out neatly addressed envelopes and hoping to hear back.

Our New Website

Last Updated (22/03/12) Written by Administrator 24/01/12

Well, hello there! This is something totally new and exciting for us here at Accountancy Professionals! To coincide with the launch of our new and improved company website, we’ve decided to start a blog.

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