One unexpected benefit of the pandemic has been the opportunity to work or study from your location, rather than having to relocate. Staying local is now an option that was never open to many of us before Covid-19.
Employers, colleges and universities have adapted and changed the world of work and study resulting in more choice for employees and students alike.
The Western Development Commission is dedicated to promoting jobs in the Atlantic Economic Corridor stretching from Donegal to Kerry. They run the westernjobs.ie website and have seen a huge increase in the number of people who want to live and work in the west of Ireland.
How to build your professional network straight out of… by Angela Tjalsma March 10, 2023 Q: I’m just out of college and I know I need to build my professional network. By nature, I am friendly and chatty, and got on well in several clubs in college. I served as chairperson of one club for…
How volunteering can bring real career benefits by Angela Tjalsma February 17, 2023 Q: I'm new to Ireland and I want to get working and advance my career. I’m applying for various positions but haven’t made much progress yet. Some people have told me that I should do voluntary work locally, but I'm…
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Working remotely - how to avoid the ‘out of sight, out of… by Angela Tjalsma July 14, 2022 Q: Since the pandemic, a lot of people in our company are still working remotely. I'm one of them. I now live 140 miles from head office, having moved here early in lockdown. I’m the furthest one away and consequently…
Coping with remote work overload by Angela Tjalsma November 25, 2022 Q: I’m a member of a remote working team collaborating on a major project – and I’m struggling. It feels like everything has to be scheduled and I never know if people are even concentrating in Zoom meetings. I feel…
How to access the hidden jobs market by Angela Tjalsma January 20, 2023 Are you tired of scouring job boards and coming up empty handed? The hidden jobs market may be just what you need to land something to really rock your boat. Many jobs never get advertised but are filled by disparate…
