Careers and Jobs

So we still are attractive to Inward Foreign Investment!!

Social networking website Facebook announced that it will to create 70 new jobs with its decision to establish its international headquarters in the city of Dublin. I guess the guys from Ebay and Google have told them about the Guinness and the nightlife.

The headquarters will have a wide range of roles – online technical, operations and sales to support users in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Facebook if you have not heard of it is quite a big hit at the minute and has its headquarters in Palo Alto, California. There will be a big demand for these roles so get ahead of the game.

Australia Jobs News

Looks like if you are want a job Australia is the place to go. Not to mention the better lifestyle and weather. A recent Survey by Michael Page indicated that 93% of Australian companies predicted staff numbers would increase. Demand for professionals will intensify and wages will increase over the next 12 months. It seems that there are opportunities in most sectors. Australia’s unemployment rate runs at 4.3% or 473,800 people.

China Jobs News

It looks like it is no longer a “job for life” in China. A recent report indicated that 20% of Chinese workers intended to change jobs this year. Booming economy so I guess there are plenty of opportunities.

Scottish Jobs News

It looks like Ireland is not the only slowing economy. A recent survey indicated a slowing in demand for workers and easing of pay pressure.

UK Jobs News

If you want flexibility in working arrangement it seems working in the UK is the answer. A recent report indicated that 95% of UK firms offered flexible working arrangements. I would say we are way behind that in Ireland and stuck in the 9-5 era. Interestingly the number of firms offering childcare support has doubled in the last 4 years. This is a great way to get the new employees of the future used to the surroundings.

Have you got CITRIX SYSTEMS experience, GERMAN & ENGLISH and want to work in IRELAND. Below is information on an open vacancy a friend of mine is working on. Read the Job Spec and if you are interested or know anyone who would like this job the contact details are below.

Summary

Technical Support Engineer will be responsible for the support of all Citrix products via the phone, fax, remote access and email.
Requirements
•Must have a strong knowledge of the Citrix Systems products and working knowledge of IBM PC compatible technology.
•Knowledge of Windows 2000/2003 server in a network environment. Must understand admin features of Microsoft Windows 2000/2003.
•Strong knowledge of networking protocols – TCP/IP, NetBeui & IPX/SPX preferred.
•Excellent customer service skills.
•Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills.
•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

•Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems or systems.
•At least two years in a technical customer support role or field experience.
•Excellent verbal and written communication.
•Must be fluent in English, and German or another language.

Are you a graduate, Out of work, stuck in a rut or just want to do something different – read on. There is an opportnity for travel, great work experience and get paid. Is ther a catch -NO!!

A friend of mine is recruiting for some crazy and exciting jobs.

Work for the biggest company in the world (Microsoft), travel to exotic destinations and get paid – DREAM JOB!!

Overview

As a training specialist you will live and work on a Holland America Cruise ship. You will responsible for delivering learning sessions as well as providing hands-on instruction to individuals. You will teach participants how to use Microsoft Vista tools and how to create memory-related items such as videos & edited photos.

The contact is for 6 months and it pays $250 dollars per day (plus free accommodation and living)

Applications for this position are not beeing accepted any more!

Please see a list of counties with stands at the recent FAS show at Croke Park. If you are out of work or just fancy a change worth investigating these locations.

One country not on the list is Australia – Sound good to me!!