Careers and Jobs

Newspapers today have reported some positive jobs news for Dublin and Meath. A total of 38 new jobs will be created in Dublin and Meath as a result of two new announcements.

Printing tool company Wetzel Holding a printing tool company is to create 25 jobs over the next five years in Co Meath at its base in Clonee. The EUR5 million technology production operation as part of the growth of a research and development initiative.

In Dublin Sophis Group, a financial software developer, will create 13 new jobs as part of a EUR1.7 million investment in its research and development facility.

Irish Recruitment Social Networking site – Jobs Market, enables job seekers to publish their profile, and CV to all the Irish Employers. There is also a blogging facility to enable job seekers to market themselves, publish their achievements and attract employers. Employers can connect with the candidates they are interested in, and interact directly. The whole site is 100% free to use for both job seekers and employers.

I attended a seminar in Ballsbridge Court Hotel on Wednesday 23rd organised by PA assist and Osborne Recruitment. The seminar was titled “staying up in down times” and focused on motivational advice and personal marketing expertise to help jobseekers in a tough economic climate. This was a great evening with 3 key speakers – Kirishna De, James Sweetman and Brendan of Osborne Recruitment. Due to the nature of my work I am aware of many of the strategies but I still left with great tips and nuggets of information. Speaking to some of the other attendees they left the seminar burdened with positive energy and ideas.

The event commenced with a motivation and success presentation by James Sweetman. I have been aware of James but never met or heard him speak before. James outlined some excellent motivational strategies for jobseekers in difficult job market conditions. He encouraged individuals to cast off the shackles and move out of their comfort zones into uncharted waters. James touched on a number of key strategies I feel strongly about – Jack Canfields E+R=O and the importance of shutting out the bad news and negative people. James delivered the presentation with humour and laced with excellent motivational stories.

James was followed by Brendan Murphy of Osborne Recruitment. First thing that struck me about Brendan was his honesty. Brendan delivered an open and frank assessment to the job market followed by some of the key elements for marketing yourself during job applications and interviews. Even with the limited exposure to Brendan & Osborne I get the impression that working with his recruitment company would be a positive experience from an employer or a jobseeker perspective. Osborne Recruitment is a successful recruitment consultancy recruiting across a number of industry sectors.

Last but certainly not least Krishna De spoke about the use of online technology and social networking to market yourself, enhance networking and make yourself recession bullet proof. This was the session of personal interest for me and it did not disappoint – very informative and again well executed. I had a great interest in this section from a business development point of view BUT to enhance my knowledge to support my private career coaching and corporate outplacement clients. Krishna De is a leading personal branding consultant and social media marketing expert.

Overall I though the night was very worthwhile and plenty of new ideas but also reinforcement of existing ideas and strategies. As pointed out it is very easy to slip back into old habits and comfort zones.

Well done guys and gals!!

ESB Jobs – 3,700 New GREEN JOBS with ESB in Ireland

THE first 500 of 3,700 new jobs announced by the ESB will be offered to new recruits this year. The massive employment boost for thousands of workers was announced this week and is part of a €1bn a year investment in new green technologies. It should be pointed out that most of the jobs will not be in place until 2013. Still positive news all the same.

New recruits to ESB will work across a range of renewable technologies to reduce CO2 emissions. One such technology is the smart meter allowing householders to reduce their energy bills.

The 500 new jobs to be created this year will work on the rollout of free energy efficiency surveys for 25,000 households and the installation of insulation in homes. An additional 550 workers will work on a construction project revamping the old ESB headquarters in D2.

A part of the hiring drive ESB will also take on new engineers and provide training opportunities for 800 apprentices. This figure will include 400 FAS apprentices who lost their jobs during the recent economic slump.

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IKEA JOBS in Ireland – Careers in IKEA

There have been over 4,500 applicants for 50 supervisor jobs in the first Ikea superstore to open in the Republic in July. Great company to work for OR only company with jobs?

IKEA will hold the final stages of its recruitment drive this weekend at the Ballymun Civic Center between 10am and 5pm. The company has 280 additional jobs to full and hope to meet suitable part-time and full-time staff this weekend. The 280 jobs will be on top of 120 management and general roles already filled.

A total of 500 direct staff will be employed at the store which is significant in these times. The breakdown is 10 senior management, 55 managers and 50 supervisors although nearly all workers will be titled co-workers within company culture and their “humble” management structure.

Almost all the new hires will be from Ireland as the company here and has emphasised hiring locally through its initiatives with the Ballymun Partnership.

There will be certainly big interest in the recruitment drive BUT also the opening in July. The Dublin outlet will be 31,500 sq ft representing one of Ikea’s flagship stores and it will include a restaurant and a creche.

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According to breaking news reports it is expected that 130 of jobs will be cut at US company Xilinx. Xilinx makes programmable microchips that can be programmed for use in all types of electronic systems.

The Xilinx Jobs will be cut at the Citywest Business Campus in Dublin.
Staff at the company are meeting with management today when it is expected company developments will be outlined.

Xilinx employ 400 staff in Citywest as Dublin is the European Headquarters. 130 staff represents a significant part of the workforce.

Xilinx operates an advanced R&D, operations and engineering centre in Dublin. It is expected that the testing department will be cut in full with further headcount reductions in support and IT departments.

Xilinx Jobs – 130 jobs expected to go at Xilinx in Dublin

BIG FISH JOBS

One politician mentioned that there were signs of “green shoots” the other day. Possibly a bit early to be saying that BUT this is great news. New jobs for Cork!!

Cork City will get up to 100 new jobs with the announcement by US online games company, Big Fish Games. These jobs will be created over the next three years. (They always seem to be created over three years)

Big Fish Games is a US company based in Seattle and it employs about 350 staff developing and publishing what the industry call ‘casual’ games for mobile devices and computers. Casual because they don’t need skill. (it sounds like my niche).

IDA Ireland seems to be behind the scheme so good work again guys and gals. Big Fish Games plans to open its European Headquarters at Mahon in Cork City, and to employ up to 100 people there in the next three years.

By all reports recruitment for these jobs has started!!!

Customer support and games testing recruitment is understood to have already started. Website below.

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Nationwide UK has created 20 new jobs in the IFSC with the opening of their Irish operation last month. The company is the world’s biggest building society with assets quoted of £200 billion sterling. Watch this space as the building society is said to potentially explore expanding into other areas of banking. This could signal more new jobs in the IFSC.

I wonder did Mr Cowen include this announcement in latest unemployment figures – I would be confident he did as the new was grim.

Must attend workshop for anyone out of work or changing career. This workshop will focus on essential advice to stand out in a tough job market. There will be 3 key areas of focus –

Job Search Strategies
CV & Cover Letter
Interview Skills

Workshop & Booking Details

Date: Sat 25th April 2009
Venue: Bewleys Hotel Dublin Airport
Address Baskin Lane Cloghran, Dublin
Workshops: 2 separate workshops – morning and afternoon
Time: 10.00 – 1.00pm & 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Cost: €120

If you would like more information or to book a place please email paul@measurability.ie.

This workshop will be run by two of Irelands leading Career Experts – Paul Mullan & Jane Downes – both of which have successful career businesses and regularly comment across national radio and papers on a number of career related topics.

• Are you struggling to find suitable jobs?
• Are you struggling to get called for interview?
• Are you struggling to convert interviews into job offers?

This workshop will give you the tools to change your results – it is insightful and invaluable to all jobseekers whether out of work or changing careers.

There are new jobs on the way for Carlow due to the creation of 3 new start-ups in the region. Carlow County Enterprise Board assisted with the establishment of all three new companies.

Homefix Property Solutions is a 24-hour emergency service and it will create 50 of the new jobs

Danelle Recycling is a recycling company which will recycle more unusual products and it will create 2 new jobs.

Gael Energy will specialise in solar panels for domestic and commercial use. This company is at an early development stage but is expected to create up to 30 jobs in the future.

Integrated Communications Limited (ICL) announced that 25 new jobs are on the horizon for the company after it was contracted by UPC to introduce faster broadband speeds in the county. The new jobs will be created for cable technicians, civil engineers and project planners.