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<h2>THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY - Don’t be a Cowboy, write a decent Job Ad</h2>At JobAlert.ie we&#39;ve seen first-hand some very well written Job Ads, but also some very badly written ones too. As part of our service we review and give advice to advertisers before their jobs go live! Thankfully in the majority of cases we’re not talking about legal non-compliance but mostly a lack of relevant information that impacts whether or not an employer fills the vacancy quickly. Albeit, we have saved a few court cases, that’s for sure! Depending on the experience of the recruiter it can be hit and miss when it comes to what employers put in Job Ads, hoping to attract the perfect candidate. We’ve had Ads uploaded with just one line; “Receptionist required for busy office in Dublin” and then the employer will be surprised why they cannot fill that job! Thankfully, the Country is almost at full employment but the downside for employers is that it’s an employees’ market and as recruiters we really have to try a bit harder to attract the talent required. So, don’t be a Cowboy, sit down and write a decent job ad outlining exactly what is “Wanted”, spend the time and reap the benefits. Based on what we’ve seen over the last year, we’ve put together a few tips for all organisations big and small.<h2>Job Title</h2>Ensure the job title accurately describes the Job. If you have the authority to review or change a title ensure it is simple, engaging and accurately describes the job. 
Please avoid quirky job titles that contain words such as ‘rockstar’, ‘guru’ and ‘ninja’, believe me we’ve seen them all and they just confuse people and will not help when candidates do a word search to find their perfect job. <h2>COMPANY INFORMATION</h2>Positively introduce your organisation. With current low unemployment rates, it’s much more important than ever to sell your company and the position on offer to prospective employees. 
You should include; who you are, what you do, your exact location.
Try to add something nice that shows the culture, vision and working environment of your organisation, this will set you apart from other recruiters. You can do this by including keywords and phrases like; customer focused, hardworking, we value creativity, innovation and teamwork, we enjoy hard work and social nights out to de-stress or maybe you have occasional ‘Pizza Fridays’. You could also list any awards, major achievements or anything that you think makes you an interesting employer.
More recently larger organisations are using videos and testimonials from current employees to promote their organisations. You don’t need a big budget, you can make a simple video even if you are a small company who’s recruiting. You just need a smart phone and a fun, creative team to talk about a day in the life of working in your business.
<h2>Why are you hiring?</h2>Expansion, new business, growth, seasonal requirements, maternity leave cover etc., if there is a specific reason, think about putting it in.<h2>The Position</h2>Location: Where will the person be based? If travel is a requirement please outline the details.Shifts / Days of Work: Let people know when they will be required to work, days, hours, start time, end time of shifts and if flexibility is required? Is there an opportunity to work overtime, is it compulsory? Will they be required to work weekends and holidays?Description: In a short paragraph, briefly, describe the position being offered using positive language, but be realistic and avoid using abbreviations or jargon. Use bullet points to list the most important responsibilities, this will make it easier for candidates to scan.
Skills and Requirements: It is important that you divide “must haves” as in necessary requirements for the job and “good to have’s” as in desirable requirements. Again, use bullet points to list; relevant qualifications, competencies, skills and work experience required.
What qualities does the ideal candidate have? Rather than just listing traits like “good communicator” maybe say “in this role you will need to be able to write accurate reports and work under pressure” or “in this role you will need to be able to communicate effectively with customers over the phone and answer their queries in relation to ……” 
Only list points that are relevant to the position, and don’t overdo it! 
Please keep in mind current legislation. For example, you must comply with all applicable laws, including the Disability Act 2005 and the Equality Act 2004 including all 9 grounds: gender, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race and members of the traveller community.
<h2>Salary and Benefits</h2>What benefits do you offer to employees? What do you offer employees in terms of personal and professional development, including any mentoring or on-going training? Ensure you list everything that may attract candidates, particularly if there’s a company car, van, mobile phone or laptop.
<h2>How to Apply?
</h2>Tell candidates how to apply for this position. Specify if you want a cover letter. Some organisations also outline what the process will involve and the timelines for example, closing date, interview dates, start dates etc.
JobAlert.ie harnesses the latest technologies to find your next hire through our website and social media. So, when traditional recruitment methods and big advertising fees fail to find you suitable applicants, why not give us a try. You can advertise a job from just €99. If you can fill a vacancy for free, even better, but you know where we are if you need us.
<h2>About JobAlert.ie</h2>We are a jobs board with a cause, while we advertise jobs for companies of all sizes, it’s our mission to get the country fully working! That’s why we are particularly passionate about helping disadvantaged jobseekers, so where possible we share information about apprenticeships, traineeships and courses that help entry level and unemployed candidates for free. For more information visit <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie">www.jobalert.ie </a>or email <a href="mailto:info@jobalert.ie">info@jobalert.ie</a>

How to write the perfect job specification 

Sean Breen

Are you looking for a new job in Childcare? There are now a number of companies hiring for Childcare Assistants across the country, with a wide range of full &amp; part-time roles available. Check them all out below.<h2>Early Education Practitioner | Tír na nÓg Childcare and Montessori Full &amp; Part Time | Huntstown, Dublin</h2>Tír na nÓg Childcare and Montessori are looking for qualified Early Years Educators for both Full time and Part time positions in our ECCE Pre-school and Afterschool Rooms, due to expansion of our service.Start date: January 2019For more information and to apply <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/job/early-education-practitioner-tir-na-nog-childcare-and-montessori">click here. </a><h2>Childcare Assistant Full-Time | Happy Feet Montessori and Afterschool Club | Skerries, North County Dublin</h2>Happy Feet Montessori and Afterschool Club based in Skerries Co Dublin are seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Childcare Assistant. This is a full time position: 35 hours per week. We open Sept- June (38 weeks) and close for school holidays. We run optional Summer/Holiday Camps. Position to start in December ( trained in ) and then Full Time from January.For more information and to apply <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/job/full-time-childcare-assistant-happy-feet-creche">click here. </a><h2>Childcare Workers Part-Time | Corduff Childcare Service | Blanchardstown, Dublin 15</h2>Corduff Childcare Service are a community-based childcare service looking to employ part-time childcare Workers - 20 hrs per week.For more information and to apply <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/job/childcare-workers-corduff-childcare-service">click here. </a><h2>Early Years Educator Full-Time | Nurtures Best Creche | Ballytoohey, Roscommon</h2>Nurtures Best Crecheare looking for a qualified,, creative educator who has a passion for educating in the early years and will join a team that are dedicated to supporting children’s development through a play based, emergent curriculum that is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach.Starting January 2019For more information and to apply <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/job/early-years-educator-nurtures-best-creche">click here.</a><h2>Childcare Practitioners &amp; AIMS Support Worker Full &amp; Part-Time| Little Buddies Creche | Ballinabranna, Carlow</h2>Little Buddies Creche and Montessori have staff vacancies for Full-Time, Part-Time and Maternity Cover. Also looking for AIMS Support Worker.For more information and to apply <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/job/childcare-practitioners-aims-support-worker-little-buddies-creche">click here.</a><h2>Early Years Practitioners Full &amp; Part Time| The Purple Penguin Creche | Celbridge, Co. Kildare</h2>Purple Penguin Creche, Celbridge, Co. Kildare are seeking to recruit numerous Early Years Practitioners.Positions available are full time practitioners (40 hours) and Afternoon staff.For more information and to apply <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/job/early-years-practitioner-the-purple-penguin-creche">click here. </a><h2>Early Years Educators – Full &amp; Part Time | Blossoms Preschool | Johnstown &amp; Enfield - Meath</h2>Blossoms Preschool Johnstown Bridge and Enfield is looking for two new team members.The successful candidate will need to hold a Major Award in Early Childhood Education (L6). It is essential that you have at least one years experience working in a classroom.Blossoms can offer an attractive package to suitable candidates. Looking forward to hearing from you. For more information and to apply <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/job/early-years-educators-blossoms-preschool-2">click here. </a><h2>Childcare Practitioner Part-Time| Tall Trees Childcare | Limerick</h2>Tall Trees Childcare are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and qualified Childcare Practitioner (Part Time) to join their team in Springfield, Limerick. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a nice friendly childcare facility. Days/Hours: Monday to Friday ( Part Time 9am - 2pm).Competitive salary and conditions based on experience and qualifications.For more information and to apply <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/job/part-time-childcare-practitioner-9am-2pm-tall-trees-childcare-2">click here. </a>

Jobs in Childcare: 8 Companies Hiring Now

Just because it&#39;s cool outside doesn’t mean that you should cool down on your Job Hunt. Putting your job search on hold until January could be a bad idea. For one reason, your application could get lost amongst all the other candidates that decided over the Christmas/New Year break to start a fresh career in 2019. Applying now for a position may help you as there&#39;s less competition right now as you get in ahead of the posse.

Budgets are also being reviewed and forecasts made for the New Year ahead, so a lot of business are already looking to fill jobs and they’re advertising them now – one of these could be just perfect for you.

People move jobs around this time and could also be heading back home, not to return in 2019. They may be working through their notice right now - so the back-filling process will have already started.

Continuing your job hunt during December also shows you’re a go-getter who’s not giving up regardless of the holiday season kicking in, while a lot of other jobseekers may slow down getting into party mode instead – reducing the competition further.

Lastly – Job Advertising is our business so we get to see all the jobs and believe me, it’s not quiet at all this year!! So, get the Laptop out and get searching, you might just land yourself the perfect gift of a brand new opportunity for Christmas &amp; New Year 2019!

Best of Luck from the Team at JobAlert.ieStart your next job search <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/jobs?">here.</a>

Great Reasons to Job Hunt in December!

This might just be the dream job for keen travellers who want to see the world while getting paid – an anonymous family has advertised a post for a “lifestyle” photographer to accompany them on their travels around the world and document their trips.The request was shared on Perflocal, which pairs snappers with those looking for professional photographers, with the annual salary listed as £80,000. On top of this, all expenses – travel, food and accommodation – will be covered by the family and benefits include full sick pay and 30 days’ holiday. The job starts in February and the advert describes it as both a “great opportunity” and a “big commitment”. The role requires working for up to 10 hours a day and the right person would need to be flexible, able to leave the country at short notice and travel for most of the year, sometimes returning home for only a few days at a time.“There’s potential to be away for up to three months at a time, and we’ll be visiting places in Europe, America, South America and Australia where we own a number of holiday homes and other residences,” reads the request. “The photographer will accompany us to events like the Formula One Grand Prix in Monaco and Abu Dhabi, diving in the Maldives, Mardi Gras in New Orleans and the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, as well as skiing in Val d’Isère.”The contract is for 12 months initially, with potential for extension for the right candidate.Unfortunately, being a keen Instagrammer won’t be enough to secure this one-of-a-kind gig – the posting specifically requests candidates have at least five years’ experience taking lifestyle shots. There will also be rigorous background checks for those shortlisted. The family are remaining anonymous at this stage “due to the high profile nature of the father’s job”.Applicants who meet the criteria and pass the background checks will be invited to a weekend-long interview to see how they get along with the family and if the “chemistry” is right.If you would like to apply for this once in a lifetime opportunity click <a href="https://blog.perfocal.com/making-80k-a-year-while-travelling-the-world/">here.</a>

Family offers to pay £80,000 per year for lifestyle photographer

COMPETITION TIME!We are giving away a €100 Leap Card Voucher this Christmas to make that commute to work in January just a little bit easier! If leap cards are not in use in your area don&#39;t worry - A One4All Gift Card will instead be awarded to the value of €100.How to enter:- Share our competition post on Facebook- Like any of our Facebook pages/Follow us on Instagram- Tag a friend in the comment section of the competition post on Facebook/Instagram who would love this prizeThe winner will be announced on Christmas morning!Best of luck to all who enter and Merry Christmas from the entire team at JobAlert.ie.Competition terms and conditions:1. The promoter is: JobAlert Ltd whose registered office is at Loughshinny, Skerries.2. The competition is open to residents of Ireland aged 16 and over.3. There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.4. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.5. Route to entry for the competition and details of how to enter are above. The Competition will be run on all social media platforms.6. Only one entry will be accepted per person. Multiple entries from the same person will be disqualified.7. Closing date for entry will be 24th December 2018 at 12 midnight. After this date the no further entries to the competition will be permitted.8. No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.9. The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows:Entering on Facebook: Share the post, Like our Facebook page and Tag a friend in the comment section who would love this prize or yourself.Entering on Instagram: Follow our page, Like our Post and Tag a friend in the comment section who would love this prize or yourself.10. The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.11. The promoter is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this competition.12. The prize is as follows: A leapcard to the Value of €100. If leap cards are not in use in your area a One4All Gift Card will instead be awarded to the value of €100.The prize is as stated and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. The prize is not transferable.13. Winner will be chosen: 25th December 2018 at random by software, from all entries received and verified by Promoter and or its agents.14. The winner will be notified by email and/or DM on Twitter/Facebook. If the winner cannot be contacted or do not claim the prize within 14 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.15. The promoter will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected / is delivered.16. The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.17. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.18. The competition and these terms and conditions will be governed by Irish law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ireland.19. The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material, as well as their entry. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current Irish data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.20. The winner’s name will be available 28 days after closing date by emailing the following address: info@jobalert.ie21. Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.22. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Network. You are providing your information to Job Alert Limited and not to any other party. The information provided will be used in conjunction with the following Privacy Policy found at http://jobalert.ie Job Alert Ltd also reserves the right to cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside of its control.

Christmas Competition Giveaway - €100 Leap Card Voucher/One4All Voucher

Are you thinking of moving across the pond to start a new adventure in 2019? The International Experience Canada programme has just opened applications for Irish citizens to apply for work permits in Canada. The programme is open for 18-35-year-olds, with 10,700 visas now available to apply for. <h2>Types of Visas available</h2>The breakdown of visas that are available are as follows:Working Holiday Visa – 10,500 availableFund your vacation with temporary work in Canada.The type of work permit you get for Working Holiday is an open work permit.This category is for you if:<ul><li>You don’t have a job offer yet</li><li>You want to work for more than one employer in Canada</li><li>You want to work in more than one location</li><li>You’d like to earn some money so that you can travel</li></ul>Young Professionals Visa – 150 availableGain Canadian professional work experience to better compete in a global economy.The type of work permit you get in the Young Professionals category is an employer-specific work permit.This category is for you if:<ul><li>You have a job offer in Canada that contributes to your professional development</li><li>You’ll work for the same employer in the same location during your stay in Canada</li></ul>Under this category, work must be:<ul><li>paid</li><li>not self-employed</li></ul>Your employer must meet all labour laws in the province or territory you plan to work including meeting minimum wage requirements.The job you are offered in Canada must be classified as a National Occupational Classification (NOC) Code Skill Type Level 0, A or B to be considered as contributing to your “professional development.” A NOC C job might be accepted if you can submit a post-secondary diploma, certificate or degree, with your work permit application. Your diploma, certificate or degree must be translated into English or French.International Co-op Internship Visa – 50 AvailableGet valuable overseas work experience related to your field of study.The type of work permit you get in the International Co-op (Internship) category is an employer-specific work permit. The internship you are offered in Canada must be directly linked to your field of studies.This category is for you if:<ul><li>you’re a student registered at a post-secondary institution</li><li>you have a job offer for a work placement or internship in Canada</li><li>you need to do this work placement or internship to complete your studies</li><li>you’ll work for the same employer in the same location during your stay in Canada</li></ul>How to applyTo apply you will need to create an online profile on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website. Once you have completed setting up your profile and you meet the requirements, your application will be submitted into a draw which selects successful candidates at random. If you are selected an invitation will be sent to you to apply for a work permit. On arrival in Canada, you must have health insurance, a return flight and proof of C$2,500 in your bank accountWhen completing your application on the International Experience Canada website you will need a scanned copy of your passport and up to date CV using the template provided on the CIC&#39;s website. A fee of $100 (€100) will be required to pay to apply. If you are applying for the working holiday permit, you will also need to pay $100 when submitting your online application for a work permit.If you are applying for the International Co-op – Internship visa you will not have to pay any fees however your Canadian employer must pay the employer compliance fee of $230 along with submitting an offer of employment to Citizenship and Immigration Canada.A requirement on arrival to Canada is that all applicants must have health insurance, a return flight (or enough money to buy a return flight) and proof of $2,500 in your personal bank account. A biometric test which includes fingerprints and photographs will also have to be completed during the application process. This can be completed at the Canadian Embassy in Dublin who offers this service two days per month. There is a great Frequently Asked Questions section on <a href="https://moving2canada.com/immigration/canadian-work-permits/international-experience-canada/">Moving2Canada.com</a> if you require any further information when completing your work permit application. They also have a dedicated <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/554878824565998/">Facebook forum</a> where you can ask questions and gather information from people who are also applying for the International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit program.To start your online application visit the <a href="http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/iec/eligibility.asp">Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) </a>website today. Best of luck with your application!

Live & Work in Canada - 10,700 visas now available for Irish Citizens

At a recent event, I spoke about a “barrier to employment” that took me by surprise back in the late 80’s when I left Secretarial College. I was advised by the FAS office to think about taking the ‘Ballymun’ address off my CV and maybe use a relation&#39;s address instead to give myself a better chance at getting an interview. An interview for work experience, I might add considering that we were at almost 17% unemployment at the time. On the bus home from Westmorland Street I was trying to think if I had any Posh Aunties. I&#39;d hate to think that prejudices like this still exist today, but can only imagine how a person who has to put a hotel address on their CV now feels! The Minister for Housing was in attendance, a lovely man Damien English, so I felt it had to be mentioned as the number of families living in Emergency Hotel Accommodation rises.<h2>Other barriers to employment </h2>Other barriers to employment exist today though too, for example education and minimum qualification requirements still pose an issue. This is particularly unfair where it is not really a requirement for the job, but just a company policy or nice to have “just for the sake of it”. Lots of people leave education early for various reasons, most of which have nothing to do with academic ability. For example, it could be financial pressures or family situations at that time. Doesn’t mean that a person is stupid or lacks ability, commitment or competency to do a good job. In my experience, I have found quite the opposite working alongside both college graduates and employees who started working at 16-18 years of age. As one famous Dragon’s Den contestant said, “Daddy can’t buy you cop on in Trinity College”! I’ll say no more on that subject.Of course, promoting education and encouraging students to stay on in education longer is a great thing and we need to promote it; we just need to get the balance right when it comes to employment opportunities.Thankfully I’ve noticed some of the larger organisations are copping on, for example we did some big campaigns recently where educational requirements were removed and instead employers were looking for candidates with certain competencies and transferable skills that would fulfil the requirements of the role. They would train up everything else once they got the right people. These companies realise the potential of having both graduates and non-graduates working together in one team, this makes up for any shortfalls in common sense and problem solving skills. Non-graduates are also hard workers, have an ability to empathise with clients on a different level and they become very loyal employees, something that’s very important as we reach almost “full employment” which currently stands at 5.3%.We need to also have opportunities for early school leavers such as traineeships and apprenticeships. Welcoming young people into the workforce in any capacity as soon as they leave school will help not only them but also our economy and communities in general building a stable workforce.<h2> Online Applications</h2>Another area we looked at was digital application processes. These can pose a barrier to employment also to jobseekers who don’t have IT skills and who don’t need to use computers in the course of their job. Why should someone have to spend 45 minutes filling out an on-line assessment, uploading files etc., when applying for a basic entry level general operative job, or to be a part time cleaner? They may not be able to apply for the job unless they have the support of someone who is IT savvy - they may just give up. We feel there should be options, alternative routes for applications - not just one size fits all.<h2>Welfare Dependency – this is a big one!</h2>Welfare Dependency or as we hear people saying the &quot;Benefit Trap&quot; is another issue today. From what we can see and what we are hearing from employers, there is a real “fear” amongst jobseekers at the moment that are currently in receipt of benefits and living in private rental properties. It’s not that these people don’t want to work! It’s not that they aren’t capable of working, but you need to look more deeply into their situation before you judge.Take for example, a family who are currently renting in Dublin or one of the larger cities. Rents could be as high as €1,800 - €2,000, so during the recession the main bread winner became unemployed and now they’re in receipt of rent support/supplements. They could now be fearful that if they take on a job and their pay exceeds certain thresholds that they may lose the roof over their heads. They could potentially lose the safety net of ‘rent supplements’ and could possibly be unable to afford escalating rent prices if they have to do this alone on one wage.Some employers have reported a feeling of being “interviewed” by jobseekers about the amount of overtime they would be expected to work? They get requests from candidates asking if they can only work 3 days a week etc., . The general consensus is not that the candidates do not want to work but that they are trying to stay safe and make good decisions for their families. Which to be honest is quite understandable taking into account all the publicity about the current housing crisis.I’ve tried to research this more, reading literature online regarding how Rent Supplements work / HAP etc., but it’s a bit of a minefield and possibly the concerns and fears are unfounded, maybe the Government has structures in place to help people out as they transition back into employment? Maybe this information needs to be communicated more clearly to those affected.At JobAlert.ie we love helping all job seekers and we are extremely passionate about helping “disadvantaged jobseekers” because we believe and know that a job is much more than a pay cheque!Working gives people a sense of purpose, it’s good for our mental health, builds self-esteem and self-development. It sets good role models for siblings and changes family dynamics, hopefully breaking the cycle of poverty.We share free information across our unique and substantial platform on courses and education schemes for early school leavers, long term unemployed and people with disabilities. We constantly push updates on apprenticeships and changes to benefits that allow people to work longer hours and schemes to address childcare issues etc.Going forward our strategy is to continue providing that service by working with co-operatives such as Job Centres, Government departments and Partnerships across the country.For information on Jobs <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/">click here.</a>To Advertise with JobAlert <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/employers">click here.</a>

Try Putting a Hotel Address on Your CV - Barriers to Employment

Sometimes it can be difficult to recover from an unsuccessful interview, particularly when you felt that it went really well. But there is no need for despair. Try not to dwell too long on the negative result as it will only dent your confidence. It’s more important to dust yourself off and move forward to the next opportunity. Of course, spend a little time reviewing the answers you gave and if you feel you stumbled on some questions write these down and research how you could have responded more appropriately.

Overall, you must not forget the bigger picture. If there was only one job and many candidates, it’s a bit of a lottery – someone had to lose and while rejection is not pleasant, you must not blow it out of proportion. Instead keep your mind focused on other opportunities and continue to present yourself to the best of your ability.

Be selective about what positions you apply for. Don’t be afraid to turn down opportunities pitched to you as perfect by recruitment agencies. If you feel that you do not meet the requirements of the position don’t waste your time instead focus on finding the perfect match for you in a company that you want to work in.
You can always ask for feedback post-interview if you think it will help you going forward. Some companies will give feedback but you might have more chance of getting feedback if a recruitment agency was involved in the process.

If you badly messed up in the interview, for example if your nerves got the better of you, you might want to send an email to the interviewer thanking them for taking the time to see you. You could explain that you did not perform as well as you could have due to nerves and ask them to keep your CV on file should another position become available. It may or may not work but it will at least explain what happened and show a certain amount of enthusiasm.

Unsuccessful Interview: Bouncing Back

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How To Get Your Next Salary Raise

Director & Chief Biscuit Dunker

5 New Hotels 2018 Recruiting Now + Multiple Job Opportunities in Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Limerick, Sligo &amp; Gaway right now!

Dalata Hotel Group are opening 5 new hotels throughout Ireland &amp; the UK in 2018 and they are seeking passionate people with a love for hospitality and creating great customer experiences.

In return, they are offering fantastic places to work and a rewarding environment. They provide excellent learning &amp; development and promotion and career progression opportunities.

If you have experience in hospitality or wish to start you career in a leading hotel group, then please register your interest by sending an email to the relevant address the the chart below and their Team will be in touch with you.

They also have a range of opportunities available in current chain of Hotels such as;

In Galway:  Leisure Centre &amp; Fitness Assistants - Qualifed Lifeguard, Food &amp; Beverage Supervisor, Assistant Bar Manager, Chefs, Accommodation Assistants,  Sales &amp; Marketing, Accommodation Manager + more

In Cork: Night Cleaner, Accommodation Assistants, Front Office Assistant, Food &amp; Beverage Manager, Spa Therapist (Cork City) + more

In Dubin: Night Receptionist - Airport, Day Receptionists, Chefs, Food &amp; Beverage Assistants, Porters, HR Manager (Kevin St), Night Manager (Tallaght), Front Office Manager (Gibson Hotel), Receptionist/Office Admin (Sandyford), Sales Executive + more

In Sligo:  Front Office Assistant, Leisure &amp; Fitness Assistant, Sales &amp; Marketing + more

In Belfast:  Assistant HR Manager + more

In Limerick: Chefs, Accommodation Manager + more

General Recruitment Existing Hotels - please click <a href="http://dalatahotelgroup.com/careers/">HERE</a>

For New Hotels opening in 2018;



Location
Opening Date
Email Address


Maldron Hotel Belfast City
April 2018
<a href="mailto:careers.belfastcity@maldronhotels.com">careers.belfastcity@maldronhotels.com</a>


Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, Dublin
July 2018
<a href="mailto:careers.kevinstreet@maldronhotels.com">careers.kevinstreet@maldronhotels.co</a><a href="mailto:careers.kevinstreet@maldronhotels.com">m</a>


Clayton Hotel Charlemont, Dublin
October 2018
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Maldron Hotel Cork, South Mall
October 2018
<a href="mailto:careers.southmall@maldronhotels.com">careers.southmall@maldronhotels.com</a>


Maldron Hotel Newcastle
December 2018
<a href="mailto:careers.newcastle@maldronhotels.com">careers.newcastle@maldronhotels.com</a>

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If you are looking for an extra source of income then you&#39;re in luck as the gig economy in Ireland is booming. To help you discover these on-demand opportunities, the JobAlert.ie team have scampered the inter-webs in search of finding you more money! Here are 10 ways that you can create extra income for yourself right now.1. Work from home as a transcriptionist with RevGood at typing? Want to work from home? Get paid weekly to type what you hear in audio and video files!
Be your own boss - work as little or as much as you want. All you need is an internet connection and a computer.
What you&#39;ll be doing:
• Listening to audio and video
• Accurately type what is being said
• Label speakers
Potentially earn up to €1,339 per month!For more information and to sign up <a href="https://www.rev.com/freelancers/transcription">go here. </a>2. NO-H2ONo-H2O  have developed the worlds 1st On Demand Car Wash App. Recently described by Newstalk as “The Uber of Car Washing” the company is taking the age old industry of washing cars with water and soap and flipping it on its head! They use no water and bring the car wash to their customers.If you are looking to earn additional income or want a flexible position and to work for an exciting new company that&#39;s rapidly expanding then this role could be for you.The Role:No-H2O are currently recruiting for car wash operators to join their expanding team. You will travel between locations as their App provides car wash and valet jobs all over the city and delivers these jobs directly from the customer to their operators&#39; phones.Requirements:- You need to be self-motivated- Have a full driving license.- Visa to work in Ireland- Have your own transport/car. This is a &quot;must have&quot; for this role.- Have a desire to work for yourself and to work where you want and when you wantSalary: €250.00 to €750.00 /weekRequired licence or certification:Full drivers licence and have your own car.Get set up <a href="http://noh2o.space/franchise/">here.</a>3. AirbnbIf you have a spare room in your home or perhaps you are planning a trip away, it’s time to cash in with Airbnb. What’s required? Log on to their website, create your listing and provide details of your space, the number of guests you can accommodate along with adding photos. Airbnb have a pricing tool that will recommend you competitive rates; however, you will have the final say on what to charge.Guests staying at your home are charged before arrival and you are paid automatically after check-in, minus a 3% service fee. You can be paid via PayPal, direct deposit, or international money wire, amongst other ways.Peace of mindIf there is an accident, your property is covered up to 1 million dollars. The same goes for liability claims. If a guest is hurt while staying at your property, you will be covered up to a million dollars. If that doesn’t give your peace of mind, Airbnb travellers must submit a profile photo and verify their phone &amp; email. Hosts can also require a government ID. Guests and hosts each publish reviews after check out keeping everyone accountable and respectful. For more information and to sign up, visit <a href="https://www.airbnb.ie/host/homes">here. </a>4. &#39;On-Demand&#39; CleanerIf you fancy cleaning in your spare time to earn some extra cash, there are two companies currently in Ireland who are looking for &#39;On-Demand&#39; cleaners.The first company is Helpling. Helpling is an online platform connecting customers with independent domestic cleaners. They are currently hiring cleaners in Ireland and are offering up to €11 per hour to all registered cleaners!What&#39;s required to get started? It&#39;s a straightforward process - visit Helpling&#39;s website to register online and detail the region you wish to work. Once you have completed the registration, you just wait for the call to work and off you go. Helpling also offers complete flexibility with regards to working hours. You decide when you want to work.Apply through this<a href="https://www.helpling.ie/apply"> link</a>. An alternative to Helpling is Cleanless.ie which offers similar cleaning opportunities and offer payments starting from €11 per hour depending on type of cleaning and your experience.Check them out <a href="https://cleanless.ie/Work-With-Us">here. </a>5. Work as a FreelancerWith the power of the internet, there are really no limits to making money as a freelancer – even if you are just a beginner. The freelance marketplace online offers you the opportunity to earn extra cash in a number of ways such as:The above are just to name a few. There are thousands of freelance opportunities available to you. Check out the top 20 freelance websites <a href="https://skillcrush.com/2015/11/19/25-top-sites-for-finding-freelance-jobs/">here. </a>For more assistance check out this nifty article on how to earn money freelancing as a beginner visit <a href="https://skillcrush.com/2016/02/02/earn-more-money-freelancing-for-beginners/">here.</a>6. Pet Sitting and Dog WalkingAre you an animal lover? Then pet sitting might just be your true calling. Earn up to €1,500+ per month minding or walking dogs and choose your own working hours!Are you: 
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HouseMyDog, the leading platform connecting dog owners with trusted dog sitters and walkers, is currently seeking qualified dog lovers to join the platform to mind and walk dogs! Positions are available right across the country.Get signed up through this <a href="https://housemydog.com/become-a-sitter">link.</a>Another option for this line of work is with Pet Sitters Ireland who are currently hiring for pet sitters nationwide.  In addition to keeping the home/premises safe and secure of the client, the role of a pet sitter is to manage the usual care routine of an animal while the pet owner is away from home for one day/night or more.The expected salary per week is between €100 - €250. What&#39;s better than working with humans? Working with dogs of course! So stop wasting time and get your application in <a href="https://petsittersireland.com/workwithus/">here.</a> 7. Teach English OnlineIf you want to work from home then teaching English online could be a great way to make some money!The requirements vary from company to company as does the pay. Some want a college degree, others don&#39;t mind if you don&#39;t have one. Also, sometimes the work will be done online while other times it&#39;s via phone and/or webcam. Here is a list of companies that are looking for <a href="https://theworkathomewife.com/teach-english-online/">English teachers right now. </a> We would also recommend browsing around on Google to find the most attractive package for teaching English online.8. Self-employed Taxi DriverMytaxi and Lynk are currently hiring self-employed taxi drivers Work part-time, or do shift work. Work it your way and start earning extra cash whenever it suits you. The great thing is - all you need to begin the process is a valid driver&#39;s licence.Register with both companies online now -<a href="https://us.mytaxi.com/driver.html">Mytaxi - Click here</a><a href="https://www.lynk.ie/taxi-drivers/">Lynk - Click here</a>9. Freelance Customer Support Team MemberLooking for an online job that allows you to work from home? Vdesk are now looking for motivated people to work as Customer Support Team Members.General Information:• Full-time and Part-time hours (flexible)• No qualifications necessary• Must be fluent in your native language• Competitive remuneration package• Stable internet connection and basic computer equipment• Good computer and typing skills neededSign up through <a href="https://www.vdesk.com/careers#home-freelance">this link. </a>10. DeliverooChecklist – Do you have the following?<ul><li>A scooter, motorbike or bicycle with the necessary safety equipment</li><li>A smartphone – iPhone (iOS 10 and above) or Android (5.0 and above)</li><li>Proof of your right to work in Ireland</li></ul>If you answered yes to all of the above then Deliveroo wants to hear from you.Deliveroo is one of Ireland’s most popular food delivery options and they are hiring across the entire country. Once you have been signed up, provided them with the region you wish to work, it’s show time. Deliveroo will contact you with delivery orders in your designated area. It will be your job to collect food deliveries from takeaway restaurants in your area and deliver them to customers.The PerksGet started now! It only takes five minutes - <a href="https://deliveroo.ie/apply">https://deliveroo.ie/apply</a>.Now it’s time for you to pull old Betsy out of the garden shed, oil up the chain and away you go!So there you have it folks. The only thing left to do now is to go out there and start earning. We are all in this together so if you know of any other on-demand opportunities to earn some extra money please share them in the comments section.Now if you don&#39;t mind, I have a cold pizza to deliver...-Looking for full time/part time work? Be sure to visit our<a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/jobs?"> jobs portal </a>where we have over 3,500 live job vacancies to choose from. Best of luck with your job search!

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Most of us at some stage have done it, we dream about our kids going to University – the photograph with the cap and gown, scroll in hand. The proud parents gleaming with pride and the Grandparents in the shot too if we’re lucky. We work hard to make ends meet, to give our kids the very best, to let them have opportunities that we could only dream of. But what happens when our kids don’t conform to “our plans”.

For some kids, ‘coming out’ and telling their parents that they want to leave school between 16 - 18 to do an Apprenticeship is a very difficult task, yes they might be a very bright child but that doesn’t matter, they may want to take a different learning path.  Initial reactions may be shock and disappointment, we may even try to talk them out of it, “it’s only a phase”, “you’ll enjoy next school term better”.  If the child won’t listen this may even turn to anger “all the years I’ve slaved to give you the opportunities, I never had and now you want to waste that!”, “well that’s great, why can’t you be like so &amp; so who did bla bla bla”, you’d swear the poor child had committed a crime.    Over the years I’ve had young people ask me “How can I tell my parents I want to leave school without making them angry”?   Surely this is wrong!

Parents, it’s not the end of the World if your child decides to leave “formal” education to take a different route. Latest statistics show that there has been an increase of 25% last year in the number of young people opting to pursue apprenticeships. And yes it’s only 2-3% of school leavers that do this in Ireland while 60% progress to higher education, but in Germany it’s the opposite - 60% of school leavers take the apprenticeship route and Germany are doing well off it, they have the largest national economy in Europe and are fourth-largest by nominal GDP in the world.

As far as I’m concerned, the healthiest way to react to a young adult who is having “such thoughts” is like everything else. Hear them out, listen carefully, try and understand why they want to do this, support them and research the options with them before jumping to conclusions. They are not “going to ruin their lives” due to non-conformity of your plans, these represent your dreams not theirs.

Dropping out of school or college early to enter the workforce in a “learn as you earn” programme such as an Apprenticeship or Traineeship is not a failure. It can be a very rewarding and positive experience for both parents and young adults if planned carefully and with the full support of those around the person in question. Many, many people before them have become very successful without a formal college degree. When it comes to big decision making, young people need your support more than ever, so have their back, embrace their feelings, research with them, educate yourself about the options out there and then if they still feel the same about their decision – do what all good parents do...support them all the way and be very proud when they graduate in their field.

HERE’S SOME INFORMATION ON APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS 2018

At JobAlert.ie we get a lot of requests from our followers asking for advice on how to get an apprenticeship so we’ve rounded up some useful links that we hope will help.

The ETBs (Education Training Boards) have some really great pre-apprenticeship &amp; apprenticeship courses. These include traditional apprenticeships but also some new ones so it’s worthwhile checking out their websites – list of ETBs can be found here; <a href="https://www.etbi.ie/etbs/directory-of-etbs/">https://www.etbi.ie/etbs/directory-of-etbs/</a>

Traditional craft apprenticeships include those in Construction, Electrical, Engineering and Motor sectors. There are over 20 new occupational apprenticeships in the Computer &amp; ICT, MedTech, Insurance, Finance, Accountancy, Logistics and Hospitality sectors – a lot of these lead to BA programmes. Some of these apprenticeships have already started taking in candidates whilst other are still in the development stage. More information on their progress, training structure, entry requirements, apprenticeship vacancies and informational videos etc., are available on this link; <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcareersportal.ie%2Fapprenticeships%2Findex.php%23.W2Ve7lMvzVo&amp;h=AT00OXjCUFFCNb3cdJ_aLslggsQr4JvzNaq59b0QT_7h5SPSmvyPizEaaqcH74vlkPX31vaExV65ty-VrlwSy6n0uWCSWlaTSmwdCuoFXD9RTKv7cOVYFW9roC820fsKxls">https://careersportal.ie/apprenticeships/index.php#.W2Ve7lMvzVo</a>

There are also some Traineeship Opportunities available such as:
- Outdoor Activity Instructor
- OEM Engineering Technology
- Hospitality Traineeship
- Laboratory Techniques

These are mainly one-year long Traineeship programmes that combine formal training with extensive workplace placement. All traineeships include: Industry recognised certification (QQI and/or City and Guilds), Meal and travel allowances and other allowances may also be payable.

More Information on these is available here; <a href="https://careersportal.ie/colleges/college_news_item.php?school_id=88&amp;college_id=2315&amp;notice_id=787#.W1teWdhKjVo">https://careersportal.ie/colleges/college_news_item.php?school_id=88&amp;college_id=2315&amp;notice_id=787#.W1teWdhKjVo</a>

So who’s recruiting?
Some really large organisations are offering opportunities each year such as the ESB, Aerlingus, Atlantic Aviation, County Councils, Dublin Bus and GSK to name a few. Take GSK for an example they have bases in Sligo, Cork &amp; Waterford and their apprentice opportunities are in the areas of; Mechanical Automation and Maintenance &amp; Electrical &amp; Instrumentation. (MORE INFORMATION: <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/job/engineering-mechanical-electrical-apprenticeships-gsk-september-2019/">https://www.jobalert.ie/job/engineering-mechanical-electrical-apprenticeships-gsk-september-2019/</a>). A lot of small employers are now taking on candidates for the traditional Craft Apprenticeships and they mainly advertise on job boards such as jobsireland.ie and jobalert.ie. It’s also worthwhile putting out the word that you are looking for an apprenticeship as word of mouth still works and you can check in with your local ETB office or jobs centre because sometimes they get information on vacancies that are not even advertised.

Allowances and Grants;
There are allowances paid when doing an apprenticeship. Details of rates can be found here; <a href="https://careersportal.ie/apprenticeships/traditional_apprenticeships.php?ed_sub_cat_id=234#.W2Vk9VMvzVp">https://careersportal.ie/apprenticeships/traditional_apprenticeships.php?ed_sub_cat_id=234#.W2Vk9VMvzVp</a>

For some of the pre-apprenticeship courses/traineeships, other grants and allowances apply, but you would need to check what’s available and your individual eligibility. These are some of the options that may be available;

SUSI - Student Maintenance Grant:
This means-tested grant is a source of financial help available to students on full-time Post Leaving Certificate/ Further Education programmes. Check out all grant application information on <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.studentfinance.ie%2F&amp;h=AT00OXjCUFFCNb3cdJ_aLslggsQr4JvzNaq59b0QT_7h5SPSmvyPizEaaqcH74vlkPX31vaExV65ty-VrlwSy6n0uWCSWlaTSmwdCuoFXD9RTKv7cOVYFW9roC820fsKxls">www.studentfinance.ie</a> SUSI, the grant body, provides a support desk for queries regarding grants, eligibility and the application process. The support desk can be contacted at support@susidetb.ie or alternatively contact 0761 087874.

Back to Education Allowance:
Mature students may qualify for assistance by means of Back to Education Allowance which allows adults to return to full time education while continuing to get income support. People in receipt of certain social welfare payments can retain payments whilst participating on our PLC/Further Education programmes. All BTEA information is available from the Department of Social Protection /your local Social Welfare Office.

To search for Jobs or to Advertise a job go to <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/">www.jobalert.ie</a>

We hope this helped you.

Are we talking our kids out of Apprenticeships?

If you are an employer who is thinking of taking on an Apprentice or if you are looking to register an apprentice, you should contact the ​apprenticeship section in your local Education and Training Board (ETB).  ​Details of your local ETB can be found on the link below.

As soon as you are ready to recruit your Apprentice give JobAlert.ie a shout and we’ll advertise the vacancy for you.

If you&#39;re looking for more information on becoming an apprentice you should contact the apprenticeship section in your local ETB office.

There&#39;s some new and exciting apprenticeships out now and more coming down the line.  Check out these ones below - further information is available from the lead for each of these apprenticeships by clicking the links or visiting www.apprenticeship.ie website:
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To become an apprentice in one of the crafts marked with an asterisk (*) applicants must pass the Ishihara Colour Vision Test (24 Plate Edition). For further information, contact the Apprenticeship section in your <a href="http://www.apprenticeship.ie/en/contact/SitePages/Home.aspx">local Education and Training Board.</a>

MORE INFORMATION HERE;

http://www.apprenticeship.ie/en/contact/SitePages/Home.aspx

Thinking about taking on an Apprentice? ​​​​

Ever wondered what it would be like to live on a private island in the Maldives exploring Nature’s Playground on your day off? Imagine going snorkelling off the reef or just basking in the morning’s first rays living in paradise.

This dream could be a reality right now as there are jobs going in the Niuama Private Islands for hospitality staff but also support staff such as Aircon Technicians, housekeeping and therapists. Other islands like the Halaveli Island, Maldives are looking for boutique Assistants, so could it be time to make your dream a reality?

The Republic of Maldives is located in the Indian Ocean amidst 26 ring-shaped atolls. There you will find more than 1,000 coral islands. Tourism and hospitality are major industries here and you can find hospitality jobs on different islands.

If the Maldives is just a bit far away for you how about doing a stint in the Ritz, Paris, they are currently looking for order takers, however, you will need French &amp; English for this role.

As the saying goes “We’re here for a good time, not a long time” so take advantage of these opportunities if you can – further details on these roles and others are available on the links below;

Featured Jobs in the Maldives;
<a href="https://www.hosco.com/en/jobs/in/maldives">https://www.hosco.com/en/jobs/in/maldives</a>

Order Taker – The Ritz, Paris
<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hosco.com%2Fen%2Fjob%2Fthe-ritz-paris%2Forder-taker-room-service-436811&amp;h=ATNIwczuRfLiC-7dzfhXpf5TCS_KgcCqvB-jC5bxx1WlDPfFP7G2LX5G1PvUrY1nz0e1CxRcQTUN3YaZ4gY-sVdcnjSINxvxHOSJPZgrNRE6xVFw-m4">https://www.hosco.com/en/job/the-ritz-paris/order-taker-room-service-436811</a>

Other Jobs in Exotic Locations &amp; 5 Star Hotels across the Globe;
<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hosco.com%2Fen%2Fdirectory%2Fjobs%3Futm_source%3Dwww%26utm_medium%3Dwidget%26utm_campaign%3Dall_jobs%26utm_content%3Dview_all&amp;h=ATNIwczuRfLiC-7dzfhXpf5TCS_KgcCqvB-jC5bxx1WlDPfFP7G2LX5G1PvUrY1nz0e1CxRcQTUN3YaZ4gY-sVdcnjSINxvxHOSJPZgrNRE6xVFw-m4">https://www.hosco.com/en/directory/jobs?utm_source=www&amp;utm_medium=widget&amp;utm_campaign=all_jobs&amp;utm_content=view_all</a>

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