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Tips for candidates on doing Zoom/Video interviews

09/06/2020

Video Interviews has become part of the ‘new normal’ in 2020. Zoom has emerged as the one that is most popular at the moment for employers conducting interview. We are getting feedback from our candidates that they are finding video interviewing ‘ different’ and hard to establish a rapport with interviewers. Here are our […]

02/04/2020

Adjusting can be a tough thing to do particularly when we are going through such uncertain times. Working from home for many of us is a new experience and it can be difficult to get in the zone while in the comfort of your own home. Follow some of these simple tips to continue to […]

27/02/2020

We are all too familiar with the benefits of physical exercise on our health. It is safe to say the list is endless. In more recent times we have come to learn that our body releases endorphins – aka. Happy hormones, when we engage in physical activity. This can reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, […]

06/02/2020

The Importance of Interview Feedback I have been in recruitment for more than 13 years . I speak to my candidates on a daily basis and one of their biggest bug bearers is the lack of feedback they receive when they interview with a company directly. When they attend the interview there is a percentage […]

03/02/2020

Congratulations to our Grace Clifford for this brilliant article in yesterdays Sunday Independent on equality within ladies football. Grace is the captain of the Kildare ladies team and we are all so proud of you here at Leinster Appointments! Read this interesting article following the link below. https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/why-should-we-not-be-treated-the-same-thats-all-38917487.html

15/01/2020

Read our Leinster Appointments Manager Mark Cosgrove’s interview with his inspirational Grandmother. 92 years young, and still the head, and guiding figure in my family’s business, after almost 65 years at the helm alongside my late Grandfather, Patrick Kavanagh. Working still each day, purely for the love of her business, alongside a small, mostly […]

Video Interview Tips

09/01/2020

A few weeks ago, we had a candidate do a video interview for her dream job. It was 1pm during the day and she sat in her pyjamas in a messy kitchen (breakfast on display). Needless to say, she was unsuccessful. In fact, our Client mentioned that she was unable to focus on anything the […]

02/01/2020

What are the practicalities involved? For the first time since the recession, more Irish people are now moving home to Ireland than emigrating. While there is no place like home, it does have its challenges so it is worthwhile doing your homework before you take the plunge! Start your job search before you arrive home […]

19/12/2019

Wishing all of our clients and candidates a Merry Christmas from all the team at Leinster Appointments 🎅🎄

03/12/2019

It’s an employee’s market. With the surge in demand for candidates, job seekers are now in the unique position of getting to choose between multiple job offers. Many of our clients have come to us searching for guidance on how to choose the job that works for them. So, what advice have we offered? […]

28/11/2019

In recent times, there has been a complete shift in company practice, as more have started to offer additional healthcare benefits and incentives. Many companies are now investing in their employees overall wellness, as a happy workplace has a direct correlation with employee productivity. It has become increasingly apparent that candidates are specifically seeking wellbeing […]

Interviewing Job Candidates? Here’s our Top Tips.

14/11/2019

There are plenty of articles written for job seekers about how to do well in an interview. But what if you, as the interviewer, are the one searching for inspiration? Quality candidates are in exceptionally short supply in Ireland’s full employment rate of 2019. As an interviewer, you need to sell the company, culture, job […]