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<h2>Job hunting is not easy</h2>Sometimes it can be difficult to recover from an unsuccessful interview, particularly when you felt that it went really well. No matter how talented you are, remember it’s all a bit of a lottery. If you&#39;re feeling confused about what went wrong consider asking for feedback, you have nothing to lose. The key thing to do after a rejection is to think about what happened, and how you can learn from it. <h2>Asking for detailed feedback</h2>Asking for and listening to feedback is the most valuable thing you can do when faced with a job rejection. Self-analysis alone won’t paint the whole picture of why you weren’t the right person for the role.So, start by gathering all the feedback you can from the recruiter. They may or may not give it to you, but it&#39;s no harm to ask.<h2>Review and reflect</h2>Once you’ve had a chance to come to terms with the employer’s decision, it can be tempting to brush the experience aside and never think of it again. But that would be to pass up on a significant learning opportunity.So, thinking about the feedback you received, go back through everything that happened, from the way you prepared and researched through to your interactions in the interview and any follow-up.If the process took place in stages, rank your performance for each part and determine where there is room for improvement. <h2>What went well, what could you have done differently?</h2>Could you have answered some of the questions differently? Could you have worked harder to build rapport with your interviewer(s)? There is always room to improve.<h2>Identify learnings and build a personal development plan</h2>Think about feedback from past rejections, and from appraisals. Are there any recurring themes? What should your development priorities be?Make a note of any weaknesses or issues that you can do something about, and use them as a focus for the way you approach your preparation next time.Turn these requirements into a plan. What can you do to fix the gaps in your performance? Depending on the issue, there may be some training or informal coaching you can undertake to help you develop. Or it may simply be a case of working harder on some of your answers, and finding someone to practise them with.<h2>Be philosophical</h2>Feedback can also help you to recognise that sometimes rejection is simply out of your hands – and can even ultimately be in your interest. Some things can’t be changed overnight – if the interviewer prefers someone with extensive client management experience (which you don’t have) or they want someone who speaks the local language (and you don’t, or not as well), then it pays to be philosophical. The key with your plan is to focus on the things you can realistically change.Chemistry plays a vital part in any successful working arrangement. So even if you’d felt your interview went perfectly, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the role within that specific company was perfect for you.<h2>Refine your search</h2>Sometimes the interview and/or feedback process can make you realise that, although it’s disappointing to be rejected, the role didn’t, on reflection, feel like quite the right fit for you either.Look back over the job specification and ask yourself if you could truly see yourself in that role on a day-to-day basis. If there were aspects of the role that didn’t excite you, the interviewer may have been able to see this too.Use your experience to help you refine future job searches. Are you perhaps looking at keywords that don’t quite match your ambitions and aspirations? Did the role that went with the job title not quite match your expectations? Did the interview make you realise that this is not quite the right sort of job for you? And if not, then what is?<h2>Build resilience</h2>In today’s rapidly changing workplace, as technologies accelerate and companies transform themselves with great agility, developing a mindset of grit and resilience is essential for long-term success.See each setback as a challenge to grow both your self-understanding and your ability to bounce back and deal with disappointment. Overcoming obstacles on your career path will increase your chances of landing the right role. So make a point of staying constructive, and do all you can to learn from the experience to help you get ready for the next opportunity.After all, getting turned down from a job happens to everyone, the most important thing is what you learn from the experience.<a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/the-ultimate-guide-for-jobseekers">CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO THE MAIN JOBSEEKER GUIDE - FULL INDEX </a><a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/the-ultimate-guide-for-jobseekers"></a><a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/the-ultimate-guide-for-jobseekers"></a>

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The elves are back and getting ready for this year&#39;s Toy Show and looking for children from around the country to help create that special toyshow magic!

Whether they sing, dance, have a hobby or just love to have a chat we want to hear from you.If you know someone that would like to be part of this year&#39;s Late Late Toy Show, then here’s what you have to do. 

Applying couldn’t be easier! Fill out the application form <a href="https://www.rte.ie/tv/audience-participation/2021/0902/1244358-the-late-late-toy-show-auditions/">HERE</a> and upload a video of you doing what you do best be it singing, dancing or just having a chat.The Toy Show is in the business of making magic happen so maybe the little dreamer in your life is ready for their dream to come true. Please ensure all applicants have permission from a parent/guardian.Fáilteofar roimh iarratais as Gaeilge. Source: RTÉ

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Sept 1 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc <a href="https://www.reuters.com/companies/AMZN.O">(AMZN.O)</a> is planning to hire 55,000 people for corporate and technology roles globally in the coming months, Chief Executive Andy Jassy told Reuters.That’s equal to more than a third of Google’s <a href="https://www.reuters.com/companies/GOOGL.O">(GOOGL.O)</a> headcount as of June 30, and close to all of Facebook’s <a href="https://www.reuters.com/companies/FB.O">(FB.O)</a>.Jassy, in his first press interview since he ascended to Amazon’s top post in July, said the company needed more firepower to keep up with demand in retail, the cloud and advertising, among other businesses. He said the company&#39;s new bet to launch satellites into orbit to widen broadband access, called <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-amazon-broadband/taking-on-spacex-amazon-to-invest-10-billion-in-satellite-broadband-plan-idUSKCN24V3F2">Project Kuiper</a>, would require a lot of new hires, too.With Amazon&#39;s annual job fair scheduled to begin Sept. 15, Jassy hopes now is a good time for recruiting. “There are so many jobs during the pandemic that have been displaced or have been altered, and there are so many people who are thinking about different and new jobs,” said Jassy, who cited a U.S. survey from PwC that 65% of workers wanted a new gig.“It’s part of what we think makes ‘<a href="https://www.amazoncareerday.com/">Career Day</a>’ so timely and so useful,” he said. The new hires would represent a 20% increase in Amazon&#39;s tech and corporate staff, who currently number around 275,000 globally, the company said.Already the second-biggest private employer in the United States, Amazon brought on more than 500,000 people in 2020, largely in warehouse and delivery operations. That area has had significant turnover.The company is investing heavily in building more warehouses and boosting pay to attract workers, in order to catch up to strong demand from shoppers seeking products delivered to their homes. The career fair will be global. WelcomeAmazon Career Day is a free event on Wednesday, September 16, 2021 at 9:30am BST. This interactive experience is for all job seekers, regardless of your level of experience, professional field, or background – whether you are interested in working at Amazon or elsewhere. Join our livestream to hear from recruiting experts and industry leaders on how to land your next job, book a career coaching session with an Amazon recruiter, or attend one of our CV workshop events.REGISTER TODAY TO ATTEND THE FREE ON LINE EVENT - CHOOSE THE UK OPTION TO JOIN - <a href="https://www.amazoncareerday.com/uk/home">CLICK HERE</a>AMAZON ARE CURRENTLY HIRING FOR ROLES IN IRELAND TOO - CHECK OUT THE CURRENT <a href="https://www.amazon.jobs/en/search?offset=0&amp;result_limit=10&amp;sort=relevant&amp;city%5B%5D=Dublin&amp;distanceType=Mi&amp;radius=24km&amp;latitude=53.34807&amp;longitude=-6.24827&amp;loc_group_id=&amp;loc_query=Ireland&amp;base_query=&amp;city=&amp;country=IRL&amp;region=&amp;county=&amp;query_options=&amp;">OPENINGS HERE</a><a href="https://www.amazon.jobs/en/search?offset=0&amp;result_limit=10&amp;sort=relevant&amp;city%5B%5D=Dublin&amp;distanceType=Mi&amp;radius=24km&amp;latitude=53.34807&amp;longitude=-6.24827&amp;loc_group_id=&amp;loc_query=Ireland&amp;base_query=&amp;city=&amp;country=IRL&amp;region=&amp;county=&amp;query_options=&amp;"></a><a href="https://www.amazon.jobs/en/search?offset=0&amp;result_limit=10&amp;sort=relevant&amp;city%5B%5D=Dublin&amp;distanceType=Mi&amp;radius=24km&amp;latitude=53.34807&amp;longitude=-6.24827&amp;loc_group_id=&amp;loc_query=Ireland&amp;base_query=&amp;city=&amp;country=IRL&amp;region=&amp;county=&amp;query_options=&amp;"></a>Schedule includes;Welcome and Opening KeynoteWelcome from Amazon&#39;s UK Country Manager, John Boumphrey - learn more about what to expect from today&#39;s event and some of the exciting initatives coming out of our UK business. Amazon Career Day kicks off at 9:30am BST.Hottest Careers at AmazonIn this panel discussion you&#39;ll learn about some of the exciting roles at Amazon from our operations network to corporate roles. Discover the range of different paths that Amazonians took to get to where they are now and the opportunities they&#39;ve had for development.A Day in the Life: Freddie Laving-Openshaw, Associate, Amazon Delivery Station in SheffieldMusician Freddie joined Amazon during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the live music industry was particularly hard-hit. Having discovered how much he enjoys the people and the fast-pace of work, Freddie has decided to stay at Amazon and balance both careers.What it’s Really Like Working at AmazonPanel discussion on what it&#39;s like working at Amazon and how our 16 Leadership Principles inform everything we do - from discussing ideas for new projects or deciding how to solve problems. Hear from employees across operations, Alexa AI and Seller Services.Career Advice from Amazon&#39;s CEOJoin us for a discussion with Andy Jassy to hear about his own career path and the culture at AmazonA Day in the Life: Isabel Huerga Ayza, Developer Relations Manage at Amazon Web Services (AWS), LondonIsabel joined Amazon Web Services as a technical account manager four years ago. Every day, she brings Amazon&#39;s cloud offering to life through Twitch, Podcasts and events, saying &#39;It&#39;s unreal that I have a job where I get to have fun full time and get paid.&#39;A Day in the Life: Noel McLean, PIT instructor, Amazon Fulfilment Centre in DoncasterNoel, a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) instructor in Doncaster, teaches Amazonians how to use a PIT safely. He enjoys flexible hours, safe working conditions and is saving to buy his first house for his young family. He is also a member of Amazon&#39;s Black Employee Network.How to Interview at Amazon (And Beyond)Your resume has gotten you an interview, now what? Preparation is key when interviewing. This segment will offer tactical advice, including: how to best prepare in advance, which questions interviewers tend to ask most, and tips to make yourself stand out from the crowd.A Day in the Life: Saranya Govindan, Applied Sciences Manager, Alexa AI, Cambridge Development CentreSaranya is currently developing Alexa to understand more complex questions. Saranya utilises Amazon&#39;s flexible working policies so that she can balance family life with work and and has extra time to focus on academic collaborations.David Epstein: Making the Case for the Generalist: Why a Successful Career Path Does Not Always Mean Moving in a Straight LineNew York Times bestselling author David Epstein discusses how most career paths do not move in a straight line, and explains why that’s okay – even beneficial. This segment offers insights into how to highlight your own unique story and the benefits your individuality brings to a rapidly changing job market.A Day in the Life: Tony Harris, former military, now Ops Manager, Amazon Fulfilment Centre in TilburyAfter suffering serious injuries during a tour of duty, former Army Captain Tony Harris found fresh purpose in competitive sports, coaching leadership skills and a new career at Amazon. Tony was recently promoted to Operations Manager and just completed his MBA.Apprenticeships at Amazon and ways to Diversify and Progress Your CareerShevaun Haviland, the Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce hosts a panel with Amazonians from Operations and Corporate roles to discuss apprenticeships, motivations and opportunities to progress and diversify your career at Amazon.A Day in the Life: James Morris, Senior Manager - Sustainable TransportationJames Morris, Senior Manager for sustainable transport discusses his career at Amazon and how his role is helping Amazon build a sustainable business and meet the Climate Pledge.End of ProgramThe live event will conclude at approximately 11:30am BST.

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The Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme has been extended until the 31st December 2021 with further supports and a new scheme announced for struggling businesses.The new Business Resumption Support Scheme will provide additional business support for businesses with reduced turnover. Further details will be implemented in September 2021Tax debt warehousing will also be extended. Read the full Press Release below;

Minister Donohoe announces further economic supports for businesses as they re-openFrom Department of FinancePublished on 1 June 2021Following the Government meeting today (Tuesday), the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, T.D., has announced the following set of measures to provide support to businesses as they re-open and resume normal trading:• The extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme to 31 December 2021;• The extension and enhancement of the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme to provide additional support to businesses upon re-opening and to give certainty to businesses still directly affected by public health restrictions;• A new additional business support scheme (Business Resumption Support Scheme or BRSS) for businesses with reduced turnover as a result of public health restrictions to be implemented in September 2021;• The extension of the tax debt warehousing scheme to allow the period where liabilities arising can be “warehoused” to be extended to the end of 2021 for all eligible taxpayers, with an interest-free period during 2022, and to include overpayments of EWSS in the scheme;• The Government agreed to the drafting of legislation to provide for these measures.These measures will provide certainty to businesses as public health restrictions are lifted and allow them to plan for the future as they re-open and resume normal trading.Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme:The EWSS continues to represent a substantial and key part of the Government response to the Covid-19 pandemic, supporting businesses, encouraging employment, and helping to maintain the link between employers and employees.As of the week ending 27 May, a total of €3.835 billion has been spent under the scheme of which €3.293 billion relates to direct subsidies and €0.542 billion relates to Employers’ PRSI foregone.For Q3, the Government has decided to broadly maintain the status quo for EWSS, including the enhanced rates of support and the reduced rate of Employers’ PRSI with a modification to widen eligibility.For Q4, the Government has approved the extension of the EWSS, however, it is considered too early yet to prescribe the precise operational parameters of the scheme that should apply for that quarter, and decisions in that regard would be taken closer to the time around the end of August / early September.Covid Restrictions Support Scheme:The Covid Restriction Support Scheme (CRSS) has been an extremely successful intervention by the Government to provide support to businesses whose customers are prevented from accessing their premises because of Public Health restrictions.The CRSS in its current form will be continued to the end of 2021 for the reducing number of businesses that are still directly affected by public health restrictions that may remain in place. The qualification criteria and payment rates will remain unchanged.The Government will also provide for an enhanced restart week payment – a single payment of three double weeks to businesses upon re-opening (subject to a maximum of €30,000). This will provide additional support to the businesses in restocking and making the necessary preparations to welcome their customers back in a safe manner.This enhanced restart payment is intended to incentivise them to exit the scheme and return to trading as early as possible.Business Resumption Support Scheme:As the economy re-opens, a further scheme is being introduced for vulnerable but viable businesses, particularly in sectors that were significantly impacted throughout the pandemic, even during periods when restrictions were eased.Businesses whose turnover is reduced by 75% in the reference period (1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021) compared with 2019 will be eligible. The scheme will not be restricted by location, rate-paying, or physical premises. It is expected that there will be a limited number of such businesses and recognised that it is important that such businesses are supported.Businesses who previously availed of other schemes such as SBASC and the Tourism Business Continuity Scheme for example as well as CRSS will be eligible to apply provided they meet the qualifying criteria.The BRSS will be administered by Revenue and will operate in a similar way to CRSS.Tax Warehousing:The tax debt warehousing scheme has provided approximately €2.3 billion of liquidity to Irish businesses at a time that they need it most. The scheme is now being extended to the end of this year, with no interest during 2022 and interest at a reduced rate of 3% thereafter.Speaking on the overall package of measures, the Minister said“The Government and I have committed on multiple occasions that there will be no “cliff-edge” to supports for business. We are now taking decisive actions to provide businesses with clarity and certainty on their situation as they reopen, as far as it is possible to do so with the uncertain situation in relation to public health.”Official link; <a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/63fc8-minister-donohoe-announces-further-economic-supports-for-businesses-as-they-re-open/">https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/63fc8-minister-donohoe-announces-further-economic-supports-for-businesses-as-they-re-open/</a>

Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme Extended

Employment Wage Subsidy Extended

A high net worth family who are based between Naples, Florida, USA and the Bahamas are now looking for an experienced domestic couple to work for their family homes. At least one of you must hold a driving licence and you both must have the legal right to work in the USA.Package Offered<ul><li>$100,000 - $120,000 gross per year for the couple depending on experience. Wiggle room to higher for the most experienced couples.</li><li>Health Care and Dental Benefits</li><li>Fully Employed</li><li>Car provided for work duties</li><li>Re-location option for those looking to move to the area - accommodation provided at both properties within the family estates</li></ul>Family BackgroundA high net worth family of four, with two grown children (who still live at home), they are based between Naples, Florida and their private island in the Bahamas. In Florida, the large country estate consists of three houses, with nine bathrooms. The Bahamas estate consists of four houses with four bedrooms in each home. The family employ grounds maintenance, gardeners, pool staff etc, but are now looking for an experienced domestic couple to become long-term team members to help manage and care for their homes and travel with the family. DutiesYou can split the duties as you wish. You should have initiative and strong self-management skill. The family do not wish to micro-manage and want to have a positive can-do attitude, self-confident, discreet, professional with excellent manners. You should be very well presented. A keen eye for minute detail and a real love for service and care of your professional duties. You should be confident with all aspects of housekeeping and be able to clean and care for the home to a high standard, with great attention to detail. You will be responsible for the daily and deep cleaning of the household and ensure it is always tidy and presentable. Making beds, cleaning bathrooms and all areas of the house. You will also be responsible for laundry, ironing, and ensuring that the home is generally well presented and cared for. Attention to detail is extremely important, and you should enjoy working to high standards as requested by the principals. You should be skilled in household management and maintenance, helping with upkeep of the buildings and working with the other contractors. You should be organized and if you enjoy cooking this is a bonus. One of you may have to perform driving duties such as running errands or picking up guests from the airport etc. Occasionally one of you may be tasked to attend the other property on their own, but typically you will both be in the same residence together. You should be discreet and well mannered, and the family are friendly and relaxed, but still like their home to be presented to the highest degree. You should be able to manage guests, perform front of house duties, and be able to manage the household from a day-to-day perspective. The family you will work for, are high net worth, however they are easy-going and relaxed. You should be able to match this temperament, whilst still getting things done, and also blending into the background whenever required. You should be warm, lovely and discreet with a calm personality and energy, with excellent common sense and initiative to get the duties done each day. Flexibility and resilience to get the job done is key to this role. You should be happy to travel as part of your role between Florida, USA and the Bahamas, and indeed to other locations around the world if required.Location/AccommodationThe main family home is in Naples, Florida, USA and their second home is on a private island in the Bahamas, Caribbean. Currently (due to COVID) the family spend 80% of their time in the Bahamas, however pre-COVID, the time was split more regularly between the two properties. You will be provided your own private accommodation in each property you live and work in. Days/Hours<ul><li>5 days per week, Monday to Friday</li><li>8am - 5pm</li><li>With flexibility to work occasional weekends or evenings when agreed in advance but this would be considered overtime and would be paid in addition.</li></ul>LanguagesYou must speak a good level of English to communicate with the family. Special SkillsYou must be highly organised and have previously worked in private family settings. You should be looking for a long-term role. At least one of you must hold a full driving licence. You must both have the full legal right to work in the USA and can travel in and out of the country easily. Interview/Start dateThe family are interviewing now for the right couple to start ASAP. We are recruiting safely within the COVID-19 regulations <a href="https://jobs.poloandtweed.com/job/travelling-domestic-couple-for-hnw-family-in-naples,-florida-937/apply.aspx">APPLY HERE</a>

Couple wanted to manage private island in the Bahamas - €100,000 per year

Are you:Interested in exploring IT-based apprenticeships?Why not try:IN-VEST 2An accredited pre-apprenticeship programme.Explore new apprenticeship opportunities and experience creative learning that can open up a career path in technology and other sectors.IN-VEST 2 is a pre-apprenticeship programme providing an introduction to:<ul><li>Software Development</li><li>Network Engineering</li><li>Web and Graphic Design</li><li>Project Development</li><li>Communication and Presentation Skills</li></ul>4 Weeks work experience and career planning included.**PLEASE NOTE: Participants may be eligible to receive a training allowance**STARTING MAY 2021For further information and to register your interest, please contact us at 01 866 7000 or by email:Mandy Creevy, creevym@bmunjob.ieorDebbie Johnston, johnstond@bmunjob.ieorMartina Keogh, keoghm@bmunjob.ie

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The Irish Football Association’s annual Easter camps are moving online this year! Covid-19 restrictions mean the camps, usually held at various locations cannot be staged as they normally would.So the camps, in collaboration with TopTekkers, are going virtual! This Thursday and Friday (8 &amp; 9 April) at 10:30am, the Irish FA’s YouTube and Facebook platforms will host special coaching sessions to help kids hone their skills at home! And, it’s all completely free! Over the course of two days, Irish FA Foundation coaches Amanda Morton, Ben Crossley and Brendan Lynch will offer top tips on how kids can improve their game. There will also be lots of drills to watch and take part in, courtesy of TopTekkers. The videos will help teach young footballers the technique they need to become a better players while the challenges will encourage kids to be the best that they can be.Find out more here;https://www.irishfa.com/news/2021/april/irish-fa-easter-camps-go-virtual

FREE - Virtual Easter Football Camps 8th & 9th April! 

<h1>Minister Harris and Minister Collins announce €20 million capital funding to expand apprenticeship provision across further and higher education</h1>From Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Published on 26 March 2021Last updated on 26 March 2021Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins TD have today (Friday) announced the roll-out of €20 million in capital funding to respond to the growing demand for apprenticeships.The funding will allow for a significant expansion in electrical, plumbing and carpentry places, and additional COVID-related capacity in electrical, plumbing, hairdressing and pipefitting places.Minister Harris said:<blockquote>&quot;Today’s investment of €20 million, to be provided via SOLAS and the Higher Education Authority (HEA), will fund the delivery of almost 4,000 additional craft apprentice places annually across further and higher education - helping to catch up on the lost provision in 2020, and to support the target increase of 1,450 registrations across all apprenticeships in 2021.</blockquote><blockquote>&quot;This investment reaffirms the government’s strong commitment to enhancing and expanding the apprenticeship system. Access to cutting edge equipment is key to positioning apprenticeships as a valued and attractive path to sought-after qualifications. A strong pipeline of craft apprentices is also critical in sustaining the construction sector and delivering on our ambitious national infrastructure plans.</blockquote><blockquote>&quot;The government will shortly consider a new Action Plan for Apprenticeships. It will set out new ways of structuring, funding and promoting apprenticeships, with a target of 10,000 new apprenticeship registrations per year by 2025. This compares with a 2019 registration figure of 6,177. We have huge ambitions in this area.&quot;</blockquote>Minister Collins said:<blockquote>&quot;As with other parts of our education and training system, the apprenticeship system experienced significant disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By supporting additional apprenticeship places, the investment announced today will go some way towards mitigating the impacts of the pandemic, including requirements for smaller class sizes due to social distancing, and will also facilitate expansion for the longer term.</blockquote><blockquote>&quot;The forthcoming Action Plan will set out to place apprenticeships at the centre of the education and training system, increase the attractiveness of the programme to employers and learners of all ages, and ensure that the apprentice population is reflective of the general workforce in respect of diversity as well.&quot;</blockquote>The expansion of the national apprenticeship system has been a key government priority since 2016.Craft apprenticeship is currently being delivered using blended learning, due to the extended Level 5 restrictions; however, a phased return to onsite training has begun in recent weeks.The €20m will be allocated by SOLAS and the HEA across Education and Training Boards (ETBs), Institutes of Technology and Technological Universities.

€20 million to Expand Apprenticeship Provision 

First Dates Ireland, the Hit TV Series is Looking for people to apply to be First Dates, age range from 20 to 70+ and also for people to dine in the background during filming. Joining maître D&#x27; Mateo Saina, are barman Ethan Miles, and waiters Alice and Pete, who help set the scene and give romance the best possible chance to flourish.First Dates Ireland is filmed in Coda Eatery at The Gibson Hotel, Dublin where every moment is captured by over 20 cameras in the first fixed-rig show of its kind to be made in Ireland. The unobtrusive cameras allow the daters to forget they are being filmed and start bonding... or not!The tables are set, the champagne is on ice, and the doors are ready to open up and welcome in a whole new set of singletons looking for love. CLICK on the link below for the chance to find love in the First Dates restaurant! BACKGROUND DINERS As mentioned previously, this year they&#x27;re also looking for couples/friends/family to dine together in the background during the filming of the new series.  <a href="https://cococontent.ie/firstdates" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to be selected for the First Dates dining experience either as a First Date or for Background Dining!

Applicants required for First Dates Ireland, Hit TV Show

Did you know that you don’t need to speak Irish to get a Civil Servant job &amp; you don’t always have to be Irish either. You certainly don’t need to “know” someone and not all roles require a college degree. So what are the Myths and how do you get a job with a Civil Service Role?<h2>Myth Busters about getting a Job with the Civil Service</h2> Myth 1: Do you need to be an Irish citizen to be a Civil Servant?False: The vast majority of roles in the Civil and Public Service are open to European Economic Area (EEA) citizens. There are some roles where you have to be an Irish Citizen such as roles in the Diplomatic Stream of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. For information in relation to a specific campaign you will need to refer to the information booklet for that campaign.Myth 2: Do you need to know someone in order to get into the Civil Service? False: Recruitment campaigns are open, objective and fair and we pride ourselves in ensuring that everyone is treated to the same professional, high standards at all stages of the process. All candidates are asked to complete the same standardised assessments, whether it be tests, exercises or an interview, and all candidates are scored in an objective and standardised manner. So bottom line, everyone is treated the same regardless of &#x27;who you are&#x27; or &#x27;who you know&#x27;. Any candidate that is successful, is successful based entirely on their own merit.Myth 3: Do you have to be fresh out of college (within 3 years) to apply for Civil Service Roles?False: There are no time or age limits on being an applicant for the Civil Service. For some roles like Administrative Officer role you may be required to hold a first or second class honours degree, but there are other roles that do not require college degrees.Myth 4: Do you need to speak Irish to apply for the Civil Service?False: Being able to speak Irish or have an Irish language qualification is NOT a requirement to apply for a role in the Civil Service. Although, if you are an Irish speaker, there are a number of specific opportunities to work with Irish across the Civil Service. In addition, across many roles, if you do speak Irish or have Irish language skills, you may find there is a demand for your assistance from colleagues in your Department/Office.Myth 5: Once placed in a Department, are you there for life?False: Mobility is very important in the career path of a Civil Servant. It is a fast paced environment with quite a bit of movement, people coming in, moving up and moving across. Regularly, there are opportunities arising within and across Departments and Offices, where people can build new experiences, skills and develop their career. <h2>Other Information about Civil Service Jobs</h2> How can I get a job in the public sector and civil service?There are set procedures for the selection process for civil service and public sector jobs. All public sector jobs have to be advertised in the public domain. This includes newspapers as well as government websites such as the Public Appointments Service and the the Northern Ireland Civil Service recruitment website.For those who are interested in traineeships, the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) organises competitions for roles within EU institutions. These include jobs as administrators, economists, conference interpreters, translators and lawyers with EU institutions. For example, you can apply for a traineeship at the European Commission. These traineeships are offered twice a year and competition is fierce. What are the different areas of work?Each area in the public and civil service concentrates on a specific area of policy or service, such as education, transport, pensions or fraud investigation, and employs people for their specialist knowledge.In the civil service, you may work in a Government Department. Departments are headed by a minister or, in the case of non-ministerial departments, by a senior civil servant. These departments are responsible for devising policies and ensuring that they are implemented.Another area where you may find yourself working is in a government agency: an independent organisation that carries out the policies decided upon by government. You may also find yourself working in non-departmental public bodies, such as a regional development agency and national authority. These are not part of government departments and are not staffed by civil servants. What are the salaries in the public sector and civil service?Salaries are dependent on your entry level and normally increase depending on your length of service. Grade titles and scales vary depending on where you work in the public sector. What qualifications and skills do I need to work in the public sector and civil service?You may need a first or second class honours degree. For European traineeships, you will need fluency in an additional European language. The specific skills needed will depend on the area you are working in, but general skills you will find useful are problem solving skills, communication (written and verbal), teamwork and an ability to work on your own initiative and take ownership of projects. For some jobs, you may also need research and analytical skills and a strong numerical ability. What are the opportunities for professional development?The public sector and civil service jobs have set grades which you move up, based on your length of service. There are also opportunities to move internally within the public service, gaining more responsibility and money along the way.There is no typical career path, however, because of the diverse nature of the profession and the range of jobs, roles and departments. People will tend to pursue different routes, depending on their own strengths and interests. Movement between internal departments and between different local councils/authorities is quite common and can be a good way of gaining broader experience and advancing your career. It is possible to work your way up into senior management positions, although promotion depends not only on your ability, but also the size of the organisation and the frequency of vacancies. What is working life like?Some jobs may involve spending days in an office, mainly in front of a computer; some will include lots of meetings with clients; others might be spent outdoors with a group of visitors. If you like variety in your work, you can choose a position that encompasses a range of tasks. Depending on your role you may need to work after hours, but the normal working time is 9.00–5.00.Public sector workplaces are usually unionised and you can expect good conditions of employment with opportunities for flexible working arrangements, career breaks and job sharing. There are often good training opportunities and encouragement for furthering your education, including study and exam leave. There is generally better job security than in the private sector.  All Public Jobs currently open, can be found <a href="https://www.publicjobs.ie/en/job-search" target="_blank">HERE </a>

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Aspiring doctors could qualify without a medical degree to help those already working in healthcare to train while they work<ul><li>Proposals could see nurses train to become doctors while they are also working</li><li>Senior medics are drawing up the scheme to increase accessibility and diversity</li><li>Student doctors warn programme will &#x27;inadvertently create a two-tier system&#x27;</li> </ul>Aspiring doctors could qualify without doing a medical degree under proposals being drawn up by health officials.The &#x27;medical doctor apprenticeship&#x27; would help those already working in healthcare, such as nurses or assistants, to train as doctors while they work.Health bosses, medical schools and the General Medical Council regulator are developing the programme, which is aimed at widening access to medicine.Currently students have to spend five or six years at medical school doing an expensive degree, including three years of clinical placements, to become doctors.Critics say this restricts entry to the profession to mainly middle-class and well-educated youngsters.The new apprenticeships would cover the same curriculum as degrees but would be intended to make the profession more accessible and diverse.Professor Wendy Reid, from the Health Education England training body, told the Health Service Journal: &#x27;The [difference between an apprenticeship and a degree] will be that people will be working alongside learning, so very similar to traditional apprenticeships where if you are older or you have commitments where you can&#x27;t suddenly go off and spend five or six years as a [student], then this is a way of learning differently. At the moment this will suit people who have been in work for some time, either in a health service related role or indeed in other work.&#x27; Under the plans, when medical doctor apprentices have completed their training they will be put on the medical register by the GMC. But the scheme is likely to prove controversial.When student members of doctors&#x27; union the British Medical Association were asked for their views on the proposals, one said: &#x27;[Medical training] is an apprenticeship as much as it can be already, because you&#x27;ve got two or three years of preclinical studies and then three years of clinical studies where you&#x27;re on placement all the time.&#x27;It&#x27;ll inadvertently create a two-tier system, reminiscent of barber surgeons and physicians, and undo the work that&#x27;s been done on widening participation – effectively making medical school only an option for those from wealthy backgrounds.&#x27;But a BMA spokesman said: &#x27;Proposals for a medical doctor apprenticeship that results in doctors educated and trained to the same high standards as current studentships are interesting and worthy of consideration.&#x27; Read another article about this subject <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/03/12/controversial-plan-could-see-doctors-without-degree-learning/" target="_blank">HERE</a>

UK Medical Doctor Apprenticeship Proposal 

All passengers arriving into Ireland from designated States after 4am on the morning of Friday, 26 March are now required to pre-book accommodation in a designated quarantine facility, and to pre-pay for their stay.The first facility that will be available to receive arriving travellers is the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport Hotel in Santry. Costs range from €1,500 for one person up to €3,485 for a family of 2 Adults and 2 Children. 12 Night Quarantine Package - Rate includes overnight accommodation for 12 nights, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Rate also includes transfer from Airport/Port to hotel and security and 2 tests for Covid-19, Designated States currently include many African countries, South American countries, Austria and the United Arab Emirates.<a href="www.gov.ie/quarantine" target="_blank"></a>All passengers arriving into Ireland from designated States after 4am on the morning of Friday, 26 March are now required to pre-book accommodation in a designated quarantine facility, and to pre-pay for their stay.The well-established Tifco Hotel Group have been appointed as the service provider to assist the State in delivering mandatory hotel quarantine.Additional hotels from the group will be added as required to support the State in implementing this important public health measure.Tifco Hotel Group will provide full board accommodation services to guests in facilities designated exclusively for the purpose of quarantine.In addition, the service provider will provide ground transportation and security services, as well as health and wellbeing services for travellers, within their facilities.All passengers travelling to Ireland from designated States, including those who have transited through a port or airport in a designated State, even if they stay airside or portside, in the 14 days prior to their arrival in Ireland, must enter mandatory hotel quarantine.This applies to all passengers who have been in, or transitioned through a designated State, regardless of nationality. The aim of this measure is to protect the population when there is a high risk of importation of infection from COVID-19 and from challenges posed by new variants of concern.People arriving into Ireland must also enter mandatory hotel quarantine if, regardless of which country they arrive from (designated and non-designated states), they do not provide evidence that they have a negative or ‘not detected’ result from a COVID-19 Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test carried out no more than 72 hours before they arrive into Ireland.More information is available on <a href="www.gov.ie/quarantine" target="_blank">www.gov.ie/quarantine</a>.The portal to make the hotel booking is now live here; <a href="www.gov.ie/quarantine" target="_blank">www.gov.ie/quarantine</a>.

Mandatory hotel quarantine for passengers from designated countries

Enterprise software company Workday is expanding its European headquarters with plans to grow its workforce in Ireland by 30pc – creating 400 new jobs, recruitment beginning immediately. There will be opportunities in sales, customer operations and other functions, but most of the new roles will span product and technology development, including software development.Workday provides enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. It currently employs more than 1,300 people from all over the world at its European headquarters in Smithfield, Dublin, including more than 800 engineers.The company first arrived in Dublin in 2008 following the acquisition of Irish tech company, Cape Clear.Workday’s co-CEO, Chano Fernandez, said the team in Ireland has helped to shape Workday’s technology and support the company’s global success. “With this added support, we’ll be able to continue this great progress by expanding our efforts in the region and fostering a great culture in our Dublin office.”Chris Byrne, senior vice-president of technology customer operations at Workday, said there are very dynamic career opportunities at the company as part of the new round of hiring. “Applicants have the chance to join a team at an innovative technology company with a strong global brand, known for being a great place to work,” she said.“Not only does our team support the company’s regional efforts, but we’re also committed to the community at Smithfield, regularly volunteering and participating in local projects.”‘We look forward to returning to our in-person community engagement as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.’Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the announcement was a ‘great vote of confidence in Dublin, and in Ireland, as a place to do business’ while Tanaiste said it was a ‘real boost at a time when so many people are out of work’.Hiring will commence immediately, and the investment is supported by the Irish government through IDA Ireland.CHECK OUT AVAILABLE JOBS<a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/jobs?search=workday" target="_blank"> HERE</a> https://www.jobalert.ie/jobs?search=workday

Workday announces 400 New Jobs 

<h1></h1><h2>Inland Fisheries Ireland is looking to hire seasonal fisheries officers nationwide for 2021</h2>The positions will see the successful applicants support the development and protection of Ireland’s fisheries resource during the summer period.There are numerous roles available across six operational districts.The roles are available on a six-month basis with contracts commencing from Monday, May 31, 2021 and training provided to all new recruits.Interviews will take place on April 14, 15 and 16. IFI fishery officers are deemed essential workers and adhere to agreed Covid-19 work practice protocols.DISTRICTS<ul><li>Eastern River Basin District: CityWest, Co. Dublin; Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow; Virginia, Co. Cavan; Drogheda, Co. Louth;</li><li>South Eastern River Basin District: Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford; New Ross, Co. Wexford; Carrick on Suir, Co. Tipperary;</li><li>South Western River Basin District: Bantry, Co. Cork; Farnanes, Co. Cork; Tralee, Co. Kerry; Kenmare, Co. Kerry;</li><li>Shannon River Basin District: Listowel, Co. Kerry; Limerick, Co. Limerick; Clare, Co. Clare; Lough Sheelin, Co. Cavan; Drumsna, Co. Leitrim;</li><li>Western River Basin District: Galway city, Lough Corrib, Co. Galway; Erriff Fishery, Co. Galway; Moy Fishery, Co. Mayo; Bangor, Co. Mayo; Ballina, Co. Mayo;</li><li>North Western River Basin District: Cavan, Co. Cavan; Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal; Letterkenny, Co. Donegal; Clady Crolly, Co. Donegal; northern Donegal, Co. Donegal.</li>Francis O’Donnell, CEO of Inland Fisheries Ireland, said: “Our seasonal fisheries officers are an important asset to Inland Fisheries Ireland during our busiest operational time of the year.“We invite applications for these seasonal positions which will support the ongoing protection, conservation and maintenance of our fisheries resource.“I encourage all those interested in playing a critical role in helping to protect and develop Ireland’s precious fisheries resource to submit an application.”The closing date for applications is Monday, March 22, 2021. Applicants should be available for interview on April 14, 15 and 16, with a start date on Monday, May 31.Roisin Bradley, head of HR at Inland Fisheries Ireland, said: “We are looking for applicants who are passionate about developing and protecting our fisheries resource, have an appreciation for the natural environment and who have excellent interpersonal skills.“Our fisheries officers ensure we have the capacity to carry out necessary work as custodians of this precious resource. We look forward to welcoming the new members to our team in the summer.”For those interested, more information about the roles and details on how to apply can be found on Inland Fisheries Ireland website.TITLE OF POSITION: Seasonal Fisheries Officer GRADE / LEVEL: Fishery Officer –ProtectionSeasonal Fisheries Officers play an important role in helping Inland Fisheries Ireland carry out its mission: to protect, manage and conserve Ireland&#x27;s inland fisheries and sea angling resource.Seasonal Fisheries Officers work alongside full-time fishery officers, sharing responsibilities such as helping recreational anglers understand the rules and regulations and/ or building and maintaining structures to improve access to waterways. If you are interested in a long-term career in fisheries, seasonal opportunities are a great way to gain experience and knowledge and learn the required skills.We are looking for competent and enthusiastic people to join our existing teams nationwide in their pursuit of managing our Country’s fish populations and conserving our nations beautiful biodiversity for future generations.OUR VALUESIn IFI we place a critical importance on how the works gets done and howwe work with each other and our external stakeholders. It is our organisations vision ‘’to place the inland fisheries resource in the best sustainable position possible for the benefit of future generations’’. Our core values are:-<ul><li>We act with respect and integrity</li><li>We work collaboratively with professionalism</li><li>We are committed to stewardship and sustainability</li><li>We are open, transparent and accountable</li></ul>The role of Fisheries Officer has 2 main areas of responsibility:<ul><li>Fisheries Protection</li><li>Fisheries Conservation &amp; Development</li></ul>*The following attempts to outline in a broad sense the key areas of responsibility associated with a Fisheries Officer post. However other responsibilities may arise as the requirements of our environment and stakeholders change over time.RESPONSIBLITIESFisheries Protection<ul><li>Patrol lakes, rivers, sea, coast and estuaries to check for check for illegal fishing</li><li>Detect and report pollution, take samples and gather information</li><li>Inspect commercial Salmon &amp; Sea Trout licence holders</li><li>Inspect recreational anglers for licence and/or permit, checking compliance with regulations and bye-laws</li><li>Issue Fixed Penalty Notices</li><li>Apprehend offenders, gather evidence, attend proceedings, give evidence, provide reports for legal advisers</li></ul><ul><li>Operate and maintain boats</li><li>Maintenance of vehicles, RIBs, and surveillance equipment</li><li>Assist with general enquiries from the public</li><li>Communicate with external bodies, i.e. Clubs, Fishery owners etc</li><li>Write reports</li><li>Support team members in stake-outs at night /early morning</li><li>Keep up to date with legislation and relevant scientific and technical developments</li></ul>Fisheries Development / Maintenance<ul><li>Contribute to habitat improvement schemes (including improving fisheries access and infrastructure)</li><li>Conduct research survey work and monitor scientific data</li><li>Electro-fishing and netting including catching, measuring, examining and releasing fish</li><li>Provide assistance for angling festivals and competitions</li></ul>KEY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Leaving Certificate or equivalent</li><li>A full driving licence valid in the State</li><li>Experienced working on boats OR experience working in an environmental role OR previous experience in a protection role (for example law enforcement/ armed forces/ navy etc)</li><li>No convictions under the Irish Fisheries Legislation</li><li>Eligible to work in the State</li><li>Fluent English – both in spoken and written English</li><li>Good knowledge of computer skills including MS Office</li><li>Reside close to base (for call-out purposes, successful candidates must reside within at least 60 mins drive of their assigned base location)</li><li>Competent in and on the water (both at sea and in lakes and rivers)</li><li>Demonstrates a passion / strong interest in promoting, protecting and conserving our natural resources</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to form effective working relationships with team members, members of the public and IFI’s stakeholders</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Flexible approach to work and hours</li><li>Commitment to the job and demonstrates self-motivation</li></ul>DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE<ul><li>Ability to tow trailers</li><li>Safe pass</li><li>Powerboat Level 2</li><li>Kayaking Level 3</li><li>Knowledge of fisheries legislation</li></ul>WORKING HOURSFisheries officers work a 39-hour week and this will include weekends, evenings, early morning and late nights.TENUREAppointment to this position will be on six-month fixed term contract*Closing Date for Applications: 9am Monday 22nd March 2021. Late applications will not be accepted.Interviews are due to be conducted remotely between 14th – 16th April.Please note that applicants will be short listed for interview based on the information supplied in their cover letter and CV.Canvasing Will DisqualifyInland Fisheries Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer*Seasonal contracts are expected to be fixed term contracts for a period of six months from 31 May 2021 to 30 November 2021. These dates are subject to operational requirements that may arise due to the Covid-19 pandemic.<a href="https://inlandfisheriesireland.recruitee.com/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> TO GO TO THE INLAND FISHERIES WEBSITE TO READ MORE AND TO APPLY </ul><ul></ul>

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