Candidate Series Directory
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How To Answer 'Tell me About Yourself' In An Interview
"Tell me about yourself" is one of the most common interview questions. This question is intentio...
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How many interview rounds does it take to get a job offer?
In the dynamic Irish job market, a common question from both job seekers and employers is: "How ...
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4 differences between a job description and a job specification
It's beneficial for job seekers to understand the ins and outs of the recruitment process when th...
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The most in-demand jobs | 2023
2023 promises to be a year of normalisation after the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic. Over t...
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How to write a follow-up email
Sending an email after a job interview is not only a great way for a candidate to say, ‘thank you...
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How to prepare for a pre-recorded video interview
What is a pre-recorded interview? Before we jump into pre-recorded interview formats, sample ques...
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Impress in a job interview | 5 essential tips
Job-searching is not always easy. But once you find a role that excites you, the next step, naili...
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What Should I Write in a CV Bio?
As the saying goes, 'first impressions count', and this certainly applies to job searching. A ca...
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Why haven’t you changed your job?
Why haven’t you changed your job this year? What is stopping you from going out there getting a n...
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6 benefits of recruitment agencies
Recruitment agencies are a key part of the talent acquisition industry. According to the America...
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A Graduate Guide to the Workplace
6 Valuable Career Tips for GraduatesAfter years of study, you’ve made it! Congratulations and we...
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Job hunting toolkit | Cpl
At Cpl, our specialist recruitment consultants know the recruitment process and job market like t...
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How to update your CV
A top-notch CV immediately serves two purposes: The keywords match those the applicant tracking s...
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How to write your Tech CV
When creating a technical CV and looking for a job in the IT and Technology industry, it is recom...
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The most in-demand jobs | Ireland 2022
Is The Boom back? From the Independent to Newstalk to Twitter, The Boom is back had been trendin...
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Top 5 Reasons to live and work in Ireland
Ireland is one of the top European countries for multi-lingual job seekers due to the number of T...
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How to succeed in your next interview
Video interviews became the norm for hiring throughout the pandemic and alongside grocery deliver...
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Competency based interviews
Sometimes known as situational or behavioural interviews, this style of interview is commonly use...
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Interview Questions: What do you do in your spare time?
‘What do you do in your spare time?’ is a common job interview question. It is an opportunity fo...
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Tough job interview questions and answers
Regardless of the why, you’re job hunting. Your experience and expertise mean you have an impres...
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Handing in your notice: 8 steps on quitting your job
While the prospect of a new role is exciting, leaving your current job can be stressful. There ar...
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Negotiating your new salary
How to negotiate your salary Congratulations on the new job. After prepping your CV (Curriculum ...
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Should you accept a counteroffer?
People decide to leave their jobs for a wide range of reasons. Some are motivated by better worki...
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Leaving a job: your P45 explained
In 2018, plans to get rid of traditional P45 and P60 forms were announced. The revised system wil...
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