Like it or not, LinkedIn has a near monopoly on networking in the workplace and is one of the main tools for recruitment. I understand why Microsoft bought it (great tool to plug into Outlook) but it also raises the fear that Microsoft will turn it into ‘bloatware’ and over complicate it. Either way, you need an effective LinkedIn profile in general and in particular when you are looking for a career change. I joined LinkedIn in 2003 and was one of the first in the country, here are some of my views:   Photo - A good photo is vital.…

An interview is a very artificial way for people to get to know each other and there is a move towards a more ‘real world’ type of meeting including a ‘walk in the park‘ final interview where you do not  actually meet in an office at all. Here are some pointers and some thoughts for you, if you are called for an interview. It is important that you realise an interview is a two way street and you are there to learn as much as possible about the people, the role of the job and most importantly the culture of…

Here is a short guide to help you write a CV that will have the most impact. A CV (short for the Latin phrase curriculum vitae, which means “course of life”) is a detailed document highlighting your professional and academic history. Or in plain English, it should tell a short story of you and your work life. 1. Brevity - There are 100’s of different opinions out there about CV’s but the most consistent one is brevity. The golden rule, in my opinion, is keep it to two pages. Let’s be clear about this, the sole purpose of the CV is to…

There is an old adage that says that most projects tend to come in over budget and usually late! This can be due to unforeseen circumstances but in most cases, just poor planning. Recruitment, whether it is for one person or fifty is effectively a project and thus needs to be planned. I would also suggest that because of its nature, recruitment projects are exceptionally intricate because they are dealing with the most complex component of all…….people.   So the biggest threat to effective recruitment is time. If you are planning on doing the recruitment yourself, many companies underestimate how…

If you are looking for a new job within the Telecoms sector, then look no further. Telecomjobs.ie have many new and exciting jobs with great opportunities and benefits. We have partnered with many companies within the telecoms industry to give you the best opportunities available. Have a look below to see our top featured jobs this week.   Vista People - Senior Operations Engineer – Access   The National Broadband Plan (NBP) is the largest ever telecommunications project undertaken by the Irish State. It aims to radically transform the country’s broadband landscape through the delivery of quality, affordable high-speed broadband…

A massive thank you to Eoin MacManus for being part of our series “A day in the life of…..” where we get to know our colleagues in the Telecoms industry. Where are you from? Most people listening to me think I am from Dublin but I was actually born in Zambia. My father was an impoverished Irish soldier from Drogheda married to a Cork lady who went there in the late ‘60’s to help the Zambian Government set up their police and military infrastructure. We came home when I was young and I grew up between Ireland (Dublin) and Scotland…

In summary, this terrible Pandemic will have a very positive effect on the Irish Telecoms sector in the short to medium term. One thing that 2020 will teach us in Ireland is that the Healthcare and Telecom/ICT sectors are vital industries for the security and well-being of us as a nation. Although we are a long way from emerging out of the Pandemic, even at this stage, there would seem to be many lessons to be learnt and trends and predictions to make. Let’s be clear before we start as to the difference between Telecoms and the ICT industry. There…

A massive thank you to David O'Farrell for being part of our series “A day in the life of…..” where we get to know our colleagues in the Telecoms industry. David is Chief Technology Officer at Synoptic. Where are you from? Dublin born and bred   Did you go to College and if so what did you study? Yes, attended Kevin Street DIT – Studied Telecommunications   Favourite holiday destination and sport? I’ll generally navigate towards the sun especially places with clear blue sea, I’m going to say Formentera, a small island next to Ibiza, the closest thing to the…

A massive thank you to John O'Sullivan for being part of our series “A day in the life of…..” where we get to know our colleagues in the Telecoms industry. John is Senior Manager at 3Connected Solutions & IOT.   Where are you from? I am originally from Mallow, County Cork. Now, I live in Newbridge, County Kildare with my Wife and Kids.   Did you go to College and if so what did you study? I started my college life through the Defence Forces College Programme where I was awarded a Diploma in Telecommunications & Electronics. Since then I…

By Bob Hoffman, Owner Telecomjobs.ie The most important sector in Ireland at the moment is clearly that of healthcare sector. But we mustn’t overlook the extent to which it is underpinned and supported by the technology sector. Our healthcare sector is saving lives during the Covid-19 pandemic, while the technology sector is enabling the healthcare professionals to do their job. And in a much broader sense, the technology sector is keeping the entire economy moving. The world has moved into the Digital Era in a way we now hardly question. But it’s at times like this that we realise if…