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by Lee Garvin
IT Contracting Advice
During the process of negotiations with regards to your contract and pay, you should expect to receive a rate that is both fair to your expectations and realistic with regards to factors such as experience and location. Contract rates are often more attractive than the corresponding permanent job’s equivalent, so naturally it’s no surprise that money is largely the motive for some people choosing this work option.
With this in mind, naturally you are going to want to push for a higher rate as much as possible while negotiating, but this must also be within reason, so as not to scare off any revised offers.
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by Lee Garvin
IT Jobs and Recruitment Insights
Recruitment companies have been around for a long time, but the industry has seen huge growth over the past number of years. This is because an increasing number of companies are realising the value that they can add, and recruiters are becoming more and more specialised in specific areas to cater for their clients needs.
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by Lee Garvin
Job Interview Preparation
In every job opportunity nowadays, there is usually a list of criteria that defines exactly what the company is looking for, and what the job responsibilities will be. This is the first line of screening, and gives any potential candidates a good idea of what to expect in their day to day - should they wish to work in the position.
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by Lee Garvin
IT Jobs and Recruitment Insights
Planning for the future is not always the easiest task in-hand, but when it comes to your career, it’s vital in order to grow within your chosen path. Setting a professional goal can help you focus more on getting to where you want to be (in let’s say 5 years), but first of all it is important to figure out where it is exactly that you want to see yourself.
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IT Jobs and Recruitment Insights
We do however, often see project managers change jobs around this time of year and this can be due to a contract ending or they’re simply seeking a change. Project Managers are always in high demand, there’s usually a wealth of jobs for candidates to apply for.
So how is the market looking now?
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Job Interview Preparation
When changing jobs, there are many factors that can determine somebody’s decision to accept an offer. An obvious, but highly important factor is the salary and package that is offered by the company. This can result in tense salary negotiations and if not handled correctly by either the company or the candidate, can result in the hire not being made at all.
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by Lee Garvin
IT Jobs and Recruitment Insights
Having spoken to numerous project managers over the past few months, it’s interesting to see how their roles have evolved in terms of their day to day activities. That being said, with IT teams often being dispersed (even in normal times), some would say that project managers are among some of the least affected with regards to the Covid-19 outbreak.
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by Lee Garvin
IT Jobs and Recruitment Insights
Working as a recruiter can be a hectic but highly enjoyable role for the right person. There are a lot of daily tasks involved and if being compared with other sectors, is like a mixture of HR and sales together. In this job the main outcome essentially is to match the right candidates with the right job, but the hiring manager for the company makes the final hire decision.
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by Lee Garvin
Data Centre Guidance
Working in the Data Centre space is becoming increasingly popular in Ireland, and with that also comes the demand for exceptional staff to work within them. The systems and designs of data centres are constantly changing and innovating and this can make them an exciting but also a tricky place to work. There are many reasons that people find data centres an appealing place to work and the ever evolving industry has many delights that you can read about further here.
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by Lee Garvin
IT Jobs and Recruitment Insights
Project Management is a massive area within almost any company or industry within today’s world. Be it on a construction site managing the build of a new hotel or in a tech startup creating the latest analytics tool - in order for a project to be completed, you first need a Project Manager.
