Job interviews are often stressful, and the pressure to make a great first impression can weigh heavily on even the most qualified candidates. While preparation typically involves researching the company, practicing responses, and perfecting your resume, there’s an underrated tool that can significantly boost your performance: music. Whether it’s calming your nerves or energizing your…
Navigating the waters of interview etiquette can be tricky, especially when the tide turns to discussions about money. Just this week, I dove into a conversation about whether it’s appropriate to address salary expectations early in the interview process. Here’s what I learned: Keep the focus on value. Interviewers respect candidates who emphasize the…
Ever wondered about the power of first impressions in an interview setting? It’s phenomenal. Within seconds of meeting, we unconsciously judge and are judged. This instant assessment might seem daunting, but it’s also an incredible opportunity. Let me share a recent experience that really drove this home. I walked into a room to…
As a recruiter with 15 years of experience in the sales recruitment sector, I have learnt a tremendous amount about what makes a great salesperson. I have meet with, interviewed, placed, and built long standing friendships with Salespeople who have sold in every industry imaginable. And it is fair to say that I have…
The Medical Device Industry in Ireland is growing rapidly and is set to continue to flourish over the next 20 years. Ireland is fast becoming a hub for medical device companies due to its highly educated workforce, competitive tax incentives and world-class infrastructure. In recent years, Ireland has seen a huge increase in medical…
There is a reason that we all see Charity Runs and other Sporting Posts on LinkedIn on a regular basis, the Link between Sport and Business is undeniable, but has its links to Recruitment ever been fully understood? If you want to measure how important your Sporting background is too you in getting a…
The recruitment process is a challenging one; it can be extremely draining on your resources, energy, and time. The longer the process takes, the more it costs the company, as well as makes the process more frustrating for everyone involved. When it comes to the recruitment process, time is of the essence. Having a…
There is a generational fissure emerging across this country, a divide unlike anything we have seen in a long time. It is a generational inequality in housing. Ireland is amidst a deep housing crisis driven by insufficient supply and high prices that make it difficult to rent and buy. According to a quarterly report by…
If 14 years in recruitment has taught me anything no one changes job for less money, and everyone changes job because of their current boss / team. How much any factor plays in your decision to move is always specific to you; but if you have been recruiting as long as me you start…
Independent Search Solutions are happy to announce our Sponsorship of Louisburgh GAA. The GAA is at the bed rock of our country and local communities and ISS Ltd is happy to be part of the ethos and commitment which all the volunteers in the GAA show week in week out. Mol an óige…