If you’re a jobseeker targetting organisations directly, the companies below would be a good place to start!!
PPD Pharmaceutical -250
Warner Chilcott – 200
Milano – 24
Generali – 1000
Alcatel Lucent – 70
Dun & Broadstreet – 100
3 – 90
Havok – 26
HP – 60
Canada Life – 100
Boots – 100
Ebay – 150
IBM -200
HKPB – 200
Linkedin – 200
FÁS/ESRI Occupational Employment Forcast 2015 (March 02, 2010)
Changes are likely in the sectoral and skills mix of employment, While employment in most occupations is expected to recover from the lows reached in 2010, the speed and the extent of recovery is likely to vary by occupation, with some occupations emerging with relatively strong employment growth and others failing to reach pre-recession levels by 2015.
The occupations expected to exceed pre-recession peak levels are concentrated at the higher end of the skill scale. They include professionals and associate professionals (technicians) in the areas of science, engineering, business services and IT. Occupations which, while growing after 2010, are not anticipated to recover to 2008 peak levels, include skilled building workers, production operatives, unskilled manual workers, sales assistants and clerks.
Combined managers/proprietors, professionals and associate professionals are expected to account for 38% of the total employment in 2015 compared to 34% in 2008 (and 31% in 1996). When these groups are combined with clerical workers, the forecasts suggest that, in 2015, 50% of workers will be in ‘white collar’
employment (up from 44% in 1996).
There are plenty of CV templates available online but it’s the CV content that will get
you to interview stage. Before you put pen to paper, take the time to reflect on your experience, skills, achievements and examples of when you have delivered on the responsibilities outlined in the job you are applying for.
Some key areas I would consider are;
- What has been the nature of the businesses you have worked in? How many employees in the organisation, what dept was you based in, where did you sit on the team, who did you report to. Covering these areas in the initial 2-3 lines sets the scene for the reader and puts your role in context.
- Do you still have your original job description? This can help when constructing your CV
- Take a look at similar job specs on the main recruitment websites. Use these to help you construct your CV. What are employers looking for and how can you tailor your content to make it as enticing as possible to potential employers
- Do you still have your performance reviews? These reviews will help you recall your achievements
- What are your main responsibilities and what are your secondary responsibilties. Aim to get at least 10 bullet points of max 2 lines each. If you’re still in employment, take note of what you actually do on a day to day basis.
- What are the keywords you need on your CV to ensure it appears on recruitment consultancy databases.e.g a recruiter maybe looking for a sales executive in carlow. The keywords they will input into their system is likely to be “sales executive carlow”. They could also search against ‘ sales representative, salesperson, sales agent’ and carlow, laois, offaly. If recruitment databases are not maintained properly by recruiters which can be the case, this is one of the most common ways for them to search. Therefore if you are looking to relocate, where are you going to get the county on your CV e.g this could be your secondary school
- What have been your key achievements – both recent and past
- How would you describe yourself in 3 words. Use this for your personal statement
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In the current economic climate, individuals from all backgrounds should be thinking strategically about their careers. Up-skilling
or retraining is key for future career success. Whether you are in employment, actively seeking new employment or looking for a change of career direction, further education & development something that will impress any current or potential employer
Why up-skill?
• Up-skilling or re-skilling will enhance your CV and make you a lot more marketable
• It sends out the right message to current or prospective employers that you are someone who is taking control of your career
• It shows employers that you have the drive and determination to achieve your career goals.
• It makes you more valuable to your current employers, and in the event of downsizing it is less likely you will be considered.
• Keeps you up to date with developments in your field and demonstrates to employers that you are committed to Continuing Professional Development
Why retrain?
• Nowadays it is much easier for you to retrain using online learning or distance learning courses.
• Those who think strategically and consider the developing industries. If you are an individual who is considering a total change of direction, now is your opportunity to do so
• The Government and IDA are focused on creating high value skilled jobs. By thinking long term when selecting what course to pursue, you are equipping yourself with the tools to be successful in the future.
• In the current economic climate people are taking the opportunity to return to college and retrain. It’s important not to be left behind
What role do employers have in up-skilling?
• Employers have a key role to play when it comes to supporting those who want to pursue further education or develop new skills.
• Retraining of staff should not be considered as a cost, but more as an investment. It increases the long term business success and it keeps organisations in touch with recent developments.
• In times of economic gloom up-skilling keeps staff motivated and can improve morale and retention.
• Top talent in any organisation needs to feel stretched, so it’s vital that employers invest in their future.
Nowadays, people are living longer. Two thirds of the country will still be in full time employment by 2020. Now is the time to react to this fact. China and India are producing more and more highly skilled labour and this is putting us in Ireland at risk.
Ireland needs to remain competitive and everyone has to take ownership. Up-skilling is the responsibility of the Government, Universities, individuals and the business world
Mairead Griffin, Career Coach & Outplacement Specialist http://www.careermentors.ie
CAREER COACHING – CAREER DIRECTION – CV SERVICE – INTERVIEW SKILLS – JOBSEARCHING – SOCIAL MEDIA – OUTPLACEMENT
Sporting experiences will help you develop skills that are not only important for sporting success, but also for
success in the workplace.
Transferable Skills are skills that potentially transfer to any career regardless of where they were first learned or developed. An understanding and awareness of these skills will help you to tailor your CV and deliver at interivew, irrespective of what sport you play either competitively or for pleasure.
Common transferable skills from sport include;
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Meeting deadlines / challenges
- Dedication and perseverence
- Self motivation
- Teamwork
- Ability to set and acheive goals
- Problem Solving
- Loyalty
- Interpersonal skills
If you have held the role of captain, the skills you have acquired are critical to a supervisory or leadership role. These include the ability to get people to work as a team, an ability to motivate people and maximising individual performance as part of a team..
Interpersonal Skills – In sport you mix and engage with all sorts of personalities both before, during and after competition
Communication – Critical to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to handle pressure – Have you ever performed in front of large crowds or has a team been heavily reliant on your performance for success
Self motivation / Initiative – Do you consistently commit to your team and go above and beyond expectations through practice and training?
Drive & Determination – As a sportsperson you are driven towards achieving your goal to win
By developing an awareness of these skills you will understand how they relate to employer competencies and requirements. This will enable you to sell these skills at application and interview.
Further Links
http://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/pm/articles/2003/01/8286.htm
http://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/pm/articles/2005/08/harnesshobbiestoimproveperformance.htm
http://www.olympic.org/Documents/elite_athletes/TRANSFERABLE_SKILLS.pdf
Mairead Griffin, Career Coach, http://www.careermentors.ie
CAREER COACH TO PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES AND THE GAELIC PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
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Great Place to Work 2010 results
List of Best Workplaces – 2010 Best Workplaces in Ireland
Large (Over 250 Employees)
1 Microsoft
2 Telefonica O2 Ireland
3 PepsiCo Ireland
4 EMC Ireland
5 McDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland
6 Unicarepharmacy
7 Diageo Ireland
8 Quintiles Ireland Limited
9 Topaz Energy Ltd
10 Medtronic
11 Deloitte
12 Boots Retail (Ireland) Ltd.
13 PM Group
14 EirGrid plc
15 Boston Scientific Cork
16 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
17 3
18 EBS Building Society
19 Abbott Diagnostics Division Longford
20 BNY Mellon
SME (50 to 250 Employees)
1 Euro Car Parks
2 Abbott Ireland, Commercial
3 Mars Ireland
4 Jones Lang LaSalle ltd.
5 Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Mairead Griffin, Career Coach & Outplacement Specialist http://www.careermentors.ie
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