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, […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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? […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fancy Dress day. Happy Halloween from Leinster Appointments!

Congratulations to our Senior Manager Damian Ryan who is celebrating 10 years in Leinster Appointments this August! We had a special guest in to celebrate with us today, a huge thank you to RTÉ 2fm‘s keith_walsh_2fm for popping in to surprise Damian.