The Ghosting Epidemic: Fixing Your Tech Hiring Funnel
If you are seeing candidates drop out late in the process, it usually comes down to a few key things: If you’ve been hiring in tech over the last year, chances are you’ve experienced it. A strong candidate moves smoothly through the process. Good conversations. Solid technical background. Positive feedback…
Understanding the UX/UI Interview Prep Process from a Recruiter’s Perspective
Quick Summary UX/UI Interview Process Trends in Dublin and Ireland The UX/UI market in Dublin and across Ireland is picking up, with dozens of open positions ranging from junior visual designers to senior user experience roles. When I speak with hiring teams, they consistently highlight the importance of candidates who…
From Coder to Collaborator: How AI-Driven Development is Changing the Senior Software Role
As AI-powered SaaS, fintech, and digital-first businesses continue to scale, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the senior software role is evolving. It’s no longer just about how many developers’ organisations need — it’s about what they now expect from their senior engineers. From my perspective as an IT recruiter…
Q1 2026 Tech Recruitment Market Update for Ireland
What are the key trends we see in the tech recruitment market in 2026? As we make our way though Q1 of 2026 we can already start to see some trends emerging after 2025. Building on my Q4 2025 review, the first quarter of 2026 has seen the Irish tech…
Information Technology Salary Guide Ireland 2026
The road ahead is uncertain, but what we do know is that flexibility, innovation, and adaptability will remain essential in both the software development and data centre operations sectors. To help you navigate these changes, we’ve created two highly focused guides focused on Software Development and Data Centre Operations
Building Your Data Centre Career in 2026: The Skills and Roles in Demand
Why Data Centres in Ireland Will Continue to Grow in 2026 — And How You Can Build a Career in This Booming Industry Ireland, with Dublin at its heart, remains one of Europe’s leading data-centre hubs and although no new projects are currently being approved, the data-centre developments and associated…
The Benefits That Will Define Tech Careers in 2026
Being in tech right now means you have options, and that is reflected in what candidates value most when weighing up a new role. We have just finished our 2025 Employee Benefits Survey, and one thing is clear: salary is not the be all and end all anymore. When candidates…
Lessons from 2025: What Hiring Managers Can Learn from Ireland’s Data Centre Market
Quick Summary 2025 has been another intense year for hiring in Ireland’s data centre sector. Skilled mechanical and electrical talent has been in extremely high demand, and local talent has struggled to keep pace with the rapid growth of hyperscale and enterprise data centres. Many operators faced project delays or…
Software Development Hiring Trends: What to Expect in 2026
In 2026, I think software hiring will be shaped less by “will there be roles?” and more by which roles, how teams operate, and why candidates choose to join. Demand will intensify in fintech, medtech, AI-powered SaaS, and platforms doing digital transformation at scale. Irish tech talent will continue to…
Q4 2025 Labour Market Report: What Employers in Ireland Need to Know
What Is the Current State of Ireland’s Labour Market in 2025? We are heading into Q4 of 2025 and it’s been a year for caution and unpredictability so far. I speak with other recruitment leaders in Ireland and the UK all the time. Anecdotally, most recruitment businesses are not having…
Want the Job? Here’s How to Stand Out in Your Data Centre Technician Interview
When interviewing for roles like Rack Install Technicians or Data Centre Technicians, it’s not just about your hands-on skills. You also need to show that you understand the environment: strict processes, uptime pressure, and precision. 
What Our Salary Guide Reveals About Data Centre Talent
The latest insights from our Data Centre Salary Guide reveal a market in transition. Salary growth is still strong across many roles in Ireland, but the drivers behind it have shifted. Dublin, once at the centre of Europe’s fastest-growing data centre build cycle, is now facing a slowdown. EirGrid’s restrictions…
Mind the Gap: M&E Talent Shortage in Data Centres
As a Senior IT Recruiter specialising in data centres here in Ireland, I’ve been closely following a growing challenge in our industry—the shortage of skilled mechanical and electrical engineers. This shortage is not just a headline; it’s a real and pressing issue affecting data centre operations across the country. If…
Why Engineering Managers Need a Community
Being in a leadership position isn’t always easy and that’s something I’m reminded of constantly in conversations with Engineering Managers. You’re supporting your teams, driving delivery, navigating change, and balancing a whole range of expectations. Yet more often than not, you’re doing it alone. You might have a strong internal…