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eBay is currently recruiting for a number of remote Work from Home Customer Service roles across Ireland! eBay is a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world. We exist to enable economic opportunity for individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations of all sizes. eBay Marketplaces operates in 190 markets around the world. Here, you can just be yourself, do your best work, and have a meaningful impact on people across the globe. We are looking for people with drive, ideas, and a passion for helping small businesses succeed to help shape the future of eBay.Some of the benefits include:<ul><li>Basic Salary of €33,800</li></ul><ul><li>Quarterly Bonus Plan</li></ul><ul><li>25 days Holidays</li></ul><ul><li>Educational Assistance</li></ul><ul><li>Healthcare Plan</li></ul><ul><li>Life Assurance</li></ul><ul><li>Pension Plan</li></ul><ul><li>3 Months Paid Paternity Leave</li></ul><ul><li>Sabbatical every 5 years</li></ul> Locations: Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford or Wicklow You can Apply for these roles and read more information here: 
<a href="https://jobs.ebayinc.com/job/ireland/ebay-work-from-home-customer-service-trust-chat-teammate/403/27554518880">eBay Work from Home Customer Service - Trust Chat Teammate</a> - There are plenty of other remote jobs being offered too, you can check these out here:Other<a href="https://jobs.ebayinc.com/search-jobs?orgIds=403&amp;acm=ALL&amp;alrpm=ALL&amp;ascf=[%7B%22key%22:%22custom_fields.FFRemote%22,%22value%22:%22Remote%22%7D]"> eBay Remote Jobs in Ireland</a>If you are hoping to apply but don&#39;t have an up to date CV, you can check out our CV templates here: <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/basic-cv-template">https://www.jobalert.ie/article/basic-cv-template</a><a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/basic-cv-template"></a>and some more job seekers resources here: <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/the-ultimate-guide-for-jobseekers">https://www.jobalert.ie/article/the-ultimate-guide-for-jobseekers</a>

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The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BTSCFA) helps you meet the cost of uniforms and footwear for children going to school.The BTSCFA scheme is open from 20 June 2022 until 30 September 2022.The BTSCFA will be paid automatically to many families in the week beginning 13 July 2022. If you are paid automatically you don’t have to apply for the BTSCFA. You will get a letter before 20 June 2022 to let you know that you will be paid automatically.If you haven&#39;t got a letter by 20 June 2022, you must apply for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance online – see ‘How to apply’ below.The closing date for applications is 30 September 2022.RulesYou may qualify for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance if you are:<ul><li>Getting a social welfare payment (including <a href="https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/social_welfare_payments_to_families_and_children/family_income_supplement.en.html">Working Family Payment</a> and <a href="https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/social_welfare_payments_to_families_and_children/back_to_work_family_dividend.en.html">Back to Work Family Dividend</a> or a Health Service Executive payment, or</li><li>Taking part in an <a href="https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/unemployment_and_redundancy/employment_support_schemes/schemes_to_support_employment.en.html">approved employment scheme</a> (back to work scheme) or</li><li>Taking part in a recognised education or training course, or</li><li>Getting a Daily Expenses Allowance (formerly called Direct Provision Allowance) for a child in education (or for yourself if you are 18–22 and returning to full-time second-level education), or</li><li>Involved in an Area Partnership Scheme, or</li><li>Attending a <a href="http://www.fas.ie/en/">FET (formerly Fás)</a> training course</li></ul>Your child must be aged between 4-17 on 30 September. If they are aged between 18-22, they must be returning to full-time second-level education in a recognised school or college in the autumn of the year you are applying.In general, you must be getting an <a href="https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/irish_social_welfare_system/claiming_a_social_welfare_payment/claiming_and_increase_in_your_payment_for_a_child_dependant.en.html">Increase for a Qualified Child (IQC)</a> with your payment. There are some exceptions to this. For example, you may be getting a qualifying payment but you are not getting an increase for your child (because the rules of the scheme do not provide for a child payment) – Maternity Benefit and Adoptive Benefit are examples. You can still claim BTSCFA if you satisfy the other criteria.You may qualify for BTSCFA, if you are not getting an IQC because your spouse or partner&#39;s income is over the specified limit for your payment, but your overall household income is within the BTSCFA limits.You cannot claim BTSCFA for a child who is not resident in the State.Foster children are not eligible for the BTSCFA because the financial support parents get from Tusla – the Child and Family Agency (Foster Care Allowance) – includes help with the cost of clothing and footwear for the child.Note that if you have applied for a social welfare payment, or have appealed a decision not to award you a social welfare payment and are waiting for a decision on your application, you should apply for the BTSCFA before the scheme closes. Your entitlement to the BTSCFA will be decided when you get a decision on your application or appeal.MORE INFORMATION HERE: <a href="https://bit.ly/3Q0QcEl">https://bit.ly/3Q0QcEl</a>

Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

Making your LinkedIn profile look appealing increases your chances of getting noticed by recruiters. Here’s how to do it.While it is certainly possible to get hired without having a LinkedIn presence, your chances of being found by a recruiter or someone else in your industry are increased if you are on the professional networking site.And, though it may be a bold claim to make, you may be better off having no LinkedIn profile at all than having an incomplete one or a badly put together one. Like it or not, LinkedIn is becoming a key part of how we present ourselves to potential employers nowadays. In the online world, as in the real world, appearances are everything. This has nothing to do with what you look like, but everything to do with how you present yourself.A good LinkedIn profile is the equivalent of putting on a presentable outfit and giving a good performance in the interview room.Here are a few tips on how to go about building your LinkedIn profile.<h2>Introduce yourself</h2>Once you have signed up for LinkedIn and created your account, you should fill out the basics on your profile.To do this, click on ‘Me’ to view your profile. On a computer screen, you’ll find this across the top menu of the site alongside your messages, jobs, search bar, network and notifications icons. Then click on ‘View profile’ to get editing.You can update your profile description, name, profile image and cover image by clicking on the pen icons beside each section. We’ll look at choosing a profile image later on, but for now let’s focus on writing a good profile description.This is the information that appears underneath your name. It’s also called the headline, which is a good way of thinking of it in terms of what you need it to do. Keep it short and simple: just put your job title and where you work.<h2>Pick a good picture</h2>A clear headshot of you against a plain background will do the trick. Think something with slightly more personality than a passport photo, but that still has an air of professional gravitas.Also keep your image up to date. There’s no point in having a photo of yourself as a 21-year-old graduate if you’ve been working in your field for a few decades.Similarly, don’t treat LinkedIn like a social media site. This is a place for professional networking – nobody wants to see a photo of you and a random friend on holidays in Fuerteventura in 2014.<h2>Tell your story</h2>Your LinkedIn profile is laid out to look like almost like a digital CV. Underneath the basic information, you’ll have the opportunity to <a href="https://www.siliconrepublic.com/advice/good-linkedin-summary">add more detail</a> about yourself and your previous work experience and professional interests.Your ‘About’ section is where you can really let your individual skills and experience do the talking. Keep your language clear and avoid clichéd phrases; recruiters aren’t interested in your own assessment of yourself as ‘amazing‘ or ‘goals-orientated’, as these buzzwords mean little. Edit your custom URLEven if you don’t apply for a job directly through LinkedIn, a lot of employers will want to know if you have a presence on the site. So, if you’re sending a CV when applying for a job, you should include the URL of your LinkedIn profile so an employer can check it out.You can include a hyperlink underneath your other contact details at the top of your CV document.Automatically generated LinkedIn URLs will typically look like this: https://www.linkedin.com/in/firstname-surname-123456789/.A list of random numbers after your name looks a bit messy when printed on a CV. But you can easily edit your url to get rid of the numbers. To do this, click on ‘Edit public profile and URL’ at the top right-hand side of your profile. This will take you to a new tab where you can manually enter in your own personalised URL.An example of how it could look would be: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourname/.Click save and you’re done.<h2>Grow your network</h2>When your profile is in good shape, you can start growing your professional network. As you begin following people relevant to your career interests, the site’s algorithm will keep suggesting others for you to follow and connect with.You can follow hashtags also, such as #softwaredevelopment, to see posts relevant to these topics. The more you work on curating your feed in this way, the better LinkedIn will know you and suggest jobs, contacts and posts to you.<h2>Post and comment wisely</h2>We have already touched on the difference between LinkedIn, a professional networking website, and social platforms such as Facebook or Instagram.When you choose to post about your achievements and the milestones you reach in your career, do it sparingly and wisely. There is no need to update your LinkedIn network every day. However, it is always good to let people know if you have taken a new job or if you have been promoted or recognised in a special way by your employer.When commenting on other people’s posts, do so graciously. It’s okay to show your personality and share your opinions, but be careful too. Don’t post anything on LinkedIn that you wouldn’t be comfortable saying in a professional environment. <a href="https://www.siliconrepublic.com/advice/7-tips-to-build-the-best-linkedin-profile-possible">Source</a>

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Ashford Castle are hiring for dozens of positions!Ireland&#39;s most exclusive hotel Ashford Castle is recruiting for dozens of positions - and it could be your chance of a dream job.The luxury five-star hotel located in Cong, Co Mayo is known for its world-class cuisine, luxurious rooms, and celebrity clientele. This is your chance to be part of the team at this exclusive property and deliver extraordinary service in incredible surroundings.Niall Rochford, General Manager at Ashford Castle said: “Working at Ashford Castle is more than just a job, we offer excellent training and progression opportunities to those who want to embark on an exciting career within the hotel industry.“Failte Ireland recently launched its Works for Me campaign to highlight the many benefits of working in the hospitality industry, chief among them being the flexibility that it provides. At Ashford Castle our staff come from all variety of backgrounds and lifestyles, and we pride ourselves on ensuring that each staff members’ needs and ambitions, both professionally and personally, are supported.&quot;If you’re looking for a change of pace and want to work with some of the best people in the hospitality industry, we would love to hear from you.”<h3>Pastry Chef</h3>If you are a Chef de Partie with a passion for pastry, then this is your chance to work under one of the world’s best pastry chefs Mohamed Ouchbakou.With a career that spans more than 25 years, Mohamed’s CV is a veritable name call of some of the finest restaurants in the world, including the 3 Michelin Star Louis XV restaurant at Hôtel de Paris under Alain Ducasse.He has also worked closely with famed chefs Marco Pierre White and Dylan McGrath and this is a unique opportunity to take a place in his kitchen and gain experience under his tutelage.<h3>Reception Manager</h3>As reception manager, this is your chance to welcome all of the castle’s guests who include politicians and presidents, Hollywood stars and holidaymakers from home and abroad, all of whom receive the warmest of welcomes, every time.The Forbes 5-star hotel is also seeking a reservations agent to join the team at Ashford Castle.When you work at Ashford Castle you get so much more including discounted accommodation rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection &amp; The Travel Corporation globally, discounted rates with many local businesses and third-party service providers including Estate Activities, and of course, professional training and development opportunities.There are lots of roles on offer - see the link below to read all the job specs and apply directly.The owners of Ashford Castle have also secured planning permission for a ‘boutique’ five-star 60 bedroom hotel in Dublin.An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission to Red Carnation Hotels (UK) Ltd for the conversion and extension of a former Jesuit university students’ residence at Hatch Hall into a 60 bedroom hotel.The plan - which includes a new eight-storey extension - was put on hold last year after resident, Brian O’Regan lodged an appeal against the Dublin City Council decision to give the project the green light.However, the appeals board has now granted planning permission for the scheme after concluding that the hotel development “would constitute an acceptable quantum of development in this urban accessible location”.The board also concluded that the hotel would not detract from the mixed use character of the area and would not seriously injure the amenities of surrounding properties or the visual amenities of the area.Protected StructureThe board also granted planning permission after finding that the hotel would not detract from the setting of the protected structure on site, Hatch Hall.In making its decision, the board stated that it had regard to national planning policy that seeks to direct new development in cities into build up serviced areas.Living close to the proposed development site, Mr O’Regan of Hatch Place, Dublin 2 has employed BPS Planning Consultants to draw up the appeal which ran to 30 pages.In the appeal, Mr Buck argued that the eight-storey tower element of the hotel would have an adverse impact on the O’Regan property, on the streetscape and the Georgian context within the area.However, board inspector, Pauline Fitzpatrick recommended that planning permission be granted.Ms Fitzpatrick concluded that “the proposed development would not seriously injure the amenities of the area to such an extent that would adversely affect the enjoyment or value of property in the vicinity”.Director at CBRE, John Hughes told Dublin City Council that while Dublin has a strong ‘pipeline’ of hotels, only 3 per cent is classified as being in the 5-star category.Mr Hughes stated that currently there is limited supply of five star hotels in Dublin making up just 12 of the 214 hotels in the capital equating to 1,793 bedrooms or a share of 8 per cent.Hatch Hall is a protected structure and planning consultant for Red Carnation, John Spain stated that the use as a five star hotel “would ensure that the building is restored and conserved, protecting it into the future with a viable use”.CHECK OUT ALL JOBS AT ASHFORD CASTLE HERE;<a href="https://harri.com/Ashford-Castle-Mayo">https://harri.com/Ashford-Castle-Mayo</a><a href="https://harri.com/Ashford-Castle-Mayo"></a><a href="https://harri.com/Ashford-Castle-Mayo"></a><a href="https://harri.com/Ashford-Castle-Mayo"></a><a href="https://harri.com/Ashford-Castle-Mayo"></a>

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Social welfare: Thousands missing out on €1,850 support paymentOver 100,000 people are currently due to receive a €1,850 annual grant, but applications remain open to anyone deemed eligible. Thousands of people could be missing out on a pay boost from tomorrow after a minor change to the carers&#39; allowance.This support is a means-tested payment for anyone in Ireland that is looking after a person who needs support because of their age, a physical or learning disability, or illness, including mental illness.The news announced today will see more carers in Ireland be able to qualify for the weekly payments and those who are already registered on the lower sum may be entitled to the higher rate. All carers providing full-time care to an older person or a person with a disability, regardless of their means or social insurance contributions, will get €1,850 annual grant on Thursday.That reportedly includes around 90,281 people on the Carer’s Allowance, as well as those on Carer’s Benefit and Domiciliary Care Allowance schemes.Among the other measures that will come into effect from today is:<ul><li>an increase in the capital disregard for carers from €20,000 to €50,000</li><li>the weekly income disregard for Carer’s Allowance will increase to €350 per week for single carers, and to €750 per week for a couple</li></ul> Confirming the changes, Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys said: &quot;Our carers have endured a particularly difficult two years and a half years, dealing with extraordinary daily challenges posed by the pandemic.
&quot;I am therefore really pleased today to put into effect significant changes to the carer’s means test – the first such changes in 14 years.&quot;From today, the amount of capital and savings that are disregarded in the means assessment for carers will be increased from €20,000 to €50,000.&quot;I am also increasing the weekly earnings disregard to €350 for a single person and to €750 a week for a couple.&quot;These changes are significant and will mean many carers currently on a reduced rate of payment due to means will now qualify for the full rate. 
&quot;Equally thousands of Carers who may not have qualified for a payment at all up to this point will now be brought into the net.&quot;If you have not applied for the allowance, but are currently caring for someone, you may be entitled to the allowance if you:<ul><li> Are aged 18 or over</li><li>Have passed a means test - see ‘How your income is assessed for Carer’s Allowance?&#39; below</li><li>Provide full-time care to a person who is not living in a hospital, convalescent home or other similar institution – see ‘What is full-time care?’ below.</li><li>Do not live in a hospital, convalescent home or other similar institution.</li><li>Are not employed, self-employed, do voluntary work, training or any education courses for more than 18.5 hours a week.</li><li>Are a resident in the State</li></ul> The person you are caring for must be:<ul><li>Age 16 or over and so incapacitated as to require full-time care and attention or</li><li>Under 16 and getting a Domiciliary Care Allowance.</li></ul>However, you do not qualify for Carer&#39;s Support Grant if you are:<ul><li>working, self-employed, or on a training or education course for more than 18.5 hours a week. (Note: you must show us that the person you are caring for has adequate care while you are working, on an education course, or both)</li><li>getting Jobseeker&#39;s Allowance or Jobseeker&#39;s Benefit</li><li>signing on for credited contributions</li><li>living in a hospital, convalescent home or similar institution</li></ul> Original article: <a href="https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/social-welfare-thousands-missing-out-27125205">https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/social-welfare-thousands-missing-out-27125205</a>

Social welfare: Thousands missing out on €1,850 support payment

At JobAlert.ie we are passionate about helping Jobseekers. We have put all our experience together to create the Ultimate Guide. This information service is completely FREE OF CHARGE. We really hope you find it useful.<h2>Have a Professional CV / Resume</h2>Don’t sell yourself short, make sure your CV truly reflects the person you are. Having a professional CV will give you the very best chance. We have devised templates that will help you to do that, but that will also help to get your application through automated screening software applications that some companies use.It’s also important that you customise your CV for each job application. We have created the following CV resources that will help you do this;Advice and Tips on Creating a CV – <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/creating-a-cv">Click Here</a>The Complete Guide to Create your CV and a CV Template that you can Customise with professional phrases to describe your Skills &amp; Competencies – <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/basic-cv-template">Click Here</a><h2>Cover Letters</h2>Always customise cover letters to suit the job you are applying for. It will make you stand out from the crowd and give you the very best chance of being successful. We have prepared tips and cover letter templates for various different scenarios such as changing your career, coming straight out of college and explaining an employment gap. To find out more CLICK <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/cover-letters">HERE</a><h2>No Experience / No Problem</h2>Don’t worry if you are just starting off, we have lots of tips that will help you to land a job <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/no-experience-no-problem">HERE</a>.<h2>Perfect Phrases and Key Words for CVs and Interviews</h2>We have prepared perfect phrases and key words that will help you to build the perfect CV and cover letters. Reading over these phrases will also help you to prepare answers to common interview questions. CLICK <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/-using-the-right-phrases-and-key-words">HERE</a> Treat your Job Search like a Job - Take an Organised ApproachTake your job search seriously, if you treat it like a job by setting time out each day, you will increase your chances of finding success. In this section we also show you how to set up Job Alerts on JobAlert.ie, so you never miss an opportunity. Read more <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/an-organised-approach-to-jobseeking">HERE</a><h2>Network / Networking</h2>Use your network, tell people you are searching. Reaching out to people you know is a very powerful tool when looking for a job. Most people will be more than willing to help. Check out our section on the importance of Networking and how to do it successfully <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/importance-of-using-your-network">HERE</a>. LinkedinUpdate and perfect your Linkedin Profile. We have prepared a whole section on how to use Linkedin to your best advantage when looking for a new job. Check out more <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/using-linkedin-to-find-a-job">HERE</a><h2>Sign up for Alerts</h2>Sign up with all job boards and company career pages for Job Alerts. At <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/www.jobalert.ie">JobAlert.ie</a> you can sign up for Job Alerts by putting keywords and locations in the search bar and then setting multiple Job Alerts based on your search criteria. Read more about Job Alerts in this section <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/an-organised-approach-to-jobseeking">HERE</a><h2>Transferable Skills</h2>It’s NOT always possible for recruiters to find candidates that have experience or education in a particular field within the same type of working environment, so many recruiters will consider candidates that have transferable skills. These are the skills and experience that people have, that with additional training will allow them to successfully work in another role or industry. So basically it will also help recruiters to find suitable staff. Read more <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/transferable-skills">HERE</a><h2>Interviews</h2>Always prepare and rehearse for Interviews. Check out our extensive Interview Sections below;<a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/preparing-for-interview">Preparing for Interviews, sample questions and answers included</a><a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/second-interviews">Second Interviews</a><h2>Negotiating Salary</h2>Don’t sell yourself short, check out our section on negotiating your salary. Figuring out how to get the best possible salary without jeopardising the opportunity or coming across as cheeky has got to be one of the most difficult things to do. Read our tips below;<a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/salary-negotiation-new-job">Negotiating Salary for a New Job</a><a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/salary-negotiation-new-job"></a><a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/salary-negotiation-new-job"></a><a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/negotiating-a-salary-review">Negotiating your Salary while in a Job</a><h2>Choosing a Career</h2>In this section, we look at making career choices. Read more <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/choosing-a-career">HERE</a><h2>Making a Career Change</h2> It’s never too late to make a career change. You will know yourself when the time is right. Maybe you’re dreading Mondays and at times this dread could be consistent throughout the week. Life’s too short – make changes. In this section we look at 7 steps you can take to successfully change your career path. Read more <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/7-steps-to-a-successful-career-change">HERE</a><h2>Trying to Negotiate Flexible Working Arrangements</h2>Now that most people have had a taste of flexible working and working from home, it’s only obvious that some people would like to have some flexibility going forward. In this section, we look at how you can successfully negotiate a solution. Read more <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/work-life-balance-how-to-negotiate-flexible-working-arrangements">HERE</a> Building up your Confidence – when Self Doubt Steps InIn a large survey conducted in Ireland, 51% of Irish workers admitted having ‘a lack of confidence’ when it came to applying for a new job. 42% ‘thought they didn’t have strong enough experience, while 18% ‘stated that they are scared of rejection and failure’. In this section we look at the barriers this presents and how to deal with it - read the full article <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/self-doubt-a-major-obstacle-when-applying-for-new-jobs">HERE</a><h2>10 Behaviours that Lead to Success</h2>In this section we list 10 behaviours that require little talent, yet have a huge impact on your job hunt. Check out the list <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/10-behaviours-that-lead-to-success">HERE</a><h2>How to Bounce Back after an Unsuccessful Interview</h2>Sometimes it can be difficult to recover from unsuccessful interviews, particularly when you have invested so much time and effort going through the process. No matter how talented you are, remember it’s all a bit of a lottery. In this section we give advice on how to keep strong and keep going. Read more <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/how-to-bounce-back-after-an-unsuccessful-interview">HERE</a><h2>Avail of Local Job Centre and Government Supports</h2>Contact your local Government Job Services, they have a lot of supports, training and up skilling opportunities on offer, particularly now following the impact of Covid on certain industries. Read more about this <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/additional-free-resources-for-jobseekers">HERE</a>Best of Luck with your job search, we really hope that we have been of some help to you.To search available jobs, please click on the link below; <a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/jobs">https://www.jobalert.ie/jobs</a><a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/article/www.jobalert.ie"></a>

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<a href="http://whitakerinstitute.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Remote-Working-Survey-Report-2022-final-updated.pdf"></a><a href="https://express.adobe.com/page/M1kQr67OVbnjB/images/d51753c8-ae31-4808-a8eb-2abb47772ea2.png?asset_id=eb784022-d6db-4bf3-80ab-eb4b0f0dc3d3&amp;img_etag=%223afc1876186d080cc39efa0341a59f2e%22&amp;size=1024"></a>The third annual National Remote Working Survey shows 95% believe working remotely makes life easierSurvey shows that 30% of respondents will change jobs - even if it means a pay cut - if their remote working preferences are not facilitatedResearchers from the Whitaker Institute at NUI Galway and the Western Development Commission have revealed that almost one third of workers are willing to move to a new job to secure their remote working preferences.The findings are from the third annual National Remote Working Survey, led by Professor Alma McCarthy and Noreen O’Connor at NUI Galway, and Tomás Ó Síocháin and Deirdre Frost at the Western Development Commission.The survey gathered responses from more than 8,400 employees, in late April and early May, on their current experience of remote working.Findings include:- Of those who could work remotely, 52% were currently working hybrid, 40% fully remotely, and only 8% were fully on-site- If their future remote working preferences were not facilitated, 30% of all respondents indicated that they will change job, with 33% indicating they may change jobs even if it meant a pay cut- 37% indicated that they will change job and 27% indicated they are open to the possibility of changing jobs, even if it means less promotion opportunities if their future remote working preferences were not facilitated.- 49% of all respondents clock more hours while remote working, compared to working on-site; 45% work the same hours, and 6% reported that they work fewer hours- 30% of respondents indicated they spent 30 minutes to an hour of the time they saved commuting working; 27% spent up to half an hour; and 14% spent 1 to 1.5 hours- Almost half, 49%, believe remote working has no impact on opportunities for promotion, with 33% not yet knowing the impact. 9% believe there is a positive impact while 9% believe there is a negative impact on promotion opportunities.Minister for Rural and Community Affairs, Heather Humphreys, T.D., said:“The Government’s Rural Development Policy, Our Rural Future, clearly recognises the vital role that remote working can play in achieving balanced regional development. At a time when there are labour market shortages, remote working can help companies attract and retain talent. So much excellent work has been done in the last few years to support remote workers and employers - these survey results will build on that work, providing up-to-date information on remote working experience of employees. I have no doubt that this will help enable us to make the right decisions at this crucial time.”Professor Alma McCarthy, Head of the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics, NUI Galway, said:“The third annual NUI Galway/Western Development Commission national remote working survey has, once again, gained huge interest with more than 8,400 responses. We added a new module asking if remote working was a key factor in changing employer and career decision making. It is interesting to see that of those who changed employer since the outbreak of Covid-19, nearly half - 47% - indicated that remote working was a key factor in their decision to change employer.”Tomás Ó Síocháin, chief executive of the Western Development Commission, said:&quot;The findings of the latest national survey highlight a further change in the way we view remote working and indicate that Irish workers expect to continue working remotely either all of the time or to find a balance in line with their lifestyle. Leaders will now be challenged to look at ways of supporting their staff and find that balance to avoid retention issues. The ConnectedHubs.ie network now with over 230 hubs onboard across the country can play a key role offering a suitable workplace close to home, a space for offsite meetups and an opportunity for companies to cut down on their carbon footprint.”Further data from the National Remote Working Survey showed -While more than half of respondents (58%) had never worked remotely before the pandemic, 76% either agreed or strongly agreed that working remotely makes their job easier, and 95% either agreed or strongly agreed that working remotely makes their life easier.Some 27% of respondents have changed employer since 2020. Of these, 47% indicated that remote working was a key factor in their decision as their new employer offered better opportunities in this area.The top five activities for which respondents spent the time saved on commuting are -household duties (e.g. cleaning, shopping, DIY); exercise; working on their main job; relaxation; and caring responsibilities.When asked about the future of remote working the survey showed:- 50% of respondents said their organisation has confirmed how they will work in the future, while 22% are in a trial phase.- Of the 50% whose organisations have confirmed their future working patterns, 61% of respondents indicated that they will work hybrid; 30% will work completely remotely; and only 9% will work fully on-site.- Of those who will work hybrid into the future, 36% are expected to be on-site a minimum of two days a week; 24% a minimum of three days; 17% a minimum of one day; and 3% are expected to be on-site a minimum of four days a week; 8% are expected to be on-site several days a month; and 12% indicated “other” expectations of their employer about being on-site.The vast majority of respondents indicated remote working is impacting employee attraction and retention in their organisation. 88% strongly agree and agree with the statement that their organisation needs to offer remote/hybrid working to attract staff and 90% strongly agree and agree with the statement that their organisation needs to offer remote/hybrid working to retain staff.The research team has expedited the analysis of initial summary findings of the third annual national remote working survey and the report can be viewed <a href="http://whitakerinstitute.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Remote-Working-Survey-Report-2022-final-updated.pdf">here</a>.To view both surveys on the Whitaker Institute’s Project page, visit: <a href="https://bit.ly/3mFwgZg">https://bit.ly/3mFwgZg</a>.

National Remote Working Survey 2022

The ESB is to recruit 1,000 people over the next three years to support the delivery of its Driven to Make a Difference: Net Zero by 2040 strategy.The energy company is seeking to enhance its existing talent pool through recruitment across a range of technical and specialist skills including finance, IT, HR, engineering, customer service and qualified electricians.The recruitment drive will help deliver the infrastructure, services and associated customer-focused solutions required to achieve net zero emissions.More than 300 graduates, apprentices and trainees will be recruited over the next three years, to build a future talent pipeline.The ESB Group already employs around 8,000 people across its business units, which include ESB Networks, Electric Ireland and ESB International.&quot;This is a critical time for Ireland&#39;s energy landscape, as we work together to achieve the targets set out in the Climate Action Plan,&quot; said Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan.He welcomed ESB’s announcement, setting out a plan to actively recruit people with the range of skills needed to support its ambition to achieve net zero by 2040.&quot;Together with the 8,000 people already employed at the organisation, these new recruits will play a key role in creating a clean energy future for us all.&quot;ESB will recruit across a range of positions including marine geologists, cyber specialists, project management, network planning, commercial analysts, customer service and qualified electricians with a majority of the jobs located in Ireland.Paddy Hayes, chief executive of ESB, said today&#39;s announcement is another positive step in the delivery of the Net Zero by 2040 strategy.He said “Today, we are making a call for talented and driven individuals to join us as we work together to make a difference by delivering a net-zero energy future for the customers and communities we serve.”See all current vacancies at ESB here;<a href="https://www.esb.ie/careers">https://www.esb.ie/careers</a>

ESB announce over 1,000 new jobs

Would you like to work in a job that allows you to protect the environment or minimalise the impact on the health of the planet?‘GREEN JOBS IN IRELAND’ is a free ONLINE recruitment event open to all jobseekers interested in green career opportunities in sectors such as Engineering, Construction, Environmental and Renewable Energy, Telecommunications, Ecology and Ornithology.When and where?Date: 25.05.2022Time: 10.00 – 12.00Place: Online To participate, you will need to register in advance of the event. You will be able to search for green job opportunities in Ireland and apply for those that match your profile, make contact with employers and book one or more job interviews. Interviews with employers will take place online on 25th, 26th and 27th of May.On 25th of May you can also virtually attend a programme of interesting presentations and talks by sector experts, employers and EURES advisers from Ireland.You will be able to chat online with employers and ask questions during a Q&amp;A session after each presentation;So to participate in this online event;1. Register for ‘Green Jobs in Ireland’2. Upload your CV and apply for any suitable jobs advertised.3. Closer to the event’s date - you can log in <a href="https://www.europeanjobdays.eu"></a>to check if you have any interview invitations pending and confirm your availability.4. You can watch video tutorials explaining how to apply, schedule and attend an interview online <a href="https://www.europeanjobdays.eu/en/video-tutorials"></a>5. On the day of the event – you can join the event to watch live presentations, chat with employers and EURES advisers or attend your online interview.CHECK OUT MORE INFORMATION HERE AND REGISTER HERE; <a href="https://www.europeanjobdays.eu/en/events/green-jobs-ireland">www.europeanjobdays.eu/en/events/green-jobs-ireland</a>

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40 hybrid jobs for Waterford as media analytics firm expands in Ireland US-headquartered PublicRelay is opening a third office in Ireland, targeting talent from the south-east’s new technological university.PublicRelay will establish a new media analytics centre in Waterford city, creating about 40 new jobs over the next two years.The Waterford operation will be PublicRelay’s third site in Ireland after opening its EU headquarters in Dublin in 2018, followed by a Cavan office in 2019. PublicRelay provides media monitoring and analytics services across clients’ coverage in print, online, broadcast and social media.The company is hiring associate analysts for its new south-east media analytics centre.Associate analysts at PublicRelay help with the creation of regular media intelligence reports using the company’s proprietary technology. This approach of combining human analysts and AI-led sentiment analysis is one of PublicRelay’s key selling points and the company says it ensures greater accuracy and efficiency for its clients.PublicRelay also has a number of open roles at its EU headquarters in Dublin. More information on openings is available via the <a href="https://www.publicrelay.com/company/careers/current-openings/">company website</a>.The south-east hub will operate on a hybrid basis out of the Boxworks 2 co-working space in Waterford city. New recruits are expected to start remotely. “Our experience in Ireland has been outstanding since we opened our first office here in 2018,” said PublicRelay president and CEO Eric Koefoot.“We’ve been able to access a hardworking, highly educated and friendly workforce, and our Irish team has been a big factor in our company success over the past four years.”Karl Finn, director of Irish operations at the company, said the Waterford site was selected because of “the proximity of the university combined with a great facility in such a vibrant area of the city”. The newly established South East Technological University brings together the Institute of Technology Carlow and Waterford Institute of Technology, with campuses across the south-east in Wicklow, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny and Waterford.PublicRelay’s growth in Ireland is supported by the Government through IDA Ireland.“It’s a real sign of the company’s confidence in Ireland and the wealth of talent we have here,” said Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, TD, of the establishment of its third Irish office.Founded in 2008, PublicRelay is headquartered in the US.<a href="https://www.siliconrepublic.com/jobs-news/publicrelay-jobs-waterford-dublin-media-analytics">Source </a><a href="https://www.siliconrepublic.com/jobs-news/publicrelay-jobs-waterford-dublin-media-analytics"></a>See Job Listings; <a href="https://www.publicrelay.com/company/careers/current-openings/">https://www.publicrelay.com/company/careers/current-openings/</a>

40 Hybrid Jobs for Waterford

Packaging company Amcor has announced an investment which will see the creation of about 75 new jobs at its Sligo healthcare packaging facility.The company plans to set up new thermoforming capabilities for medical packaging in Sligo, which is expected to double the revenue of the site and increase the site&#39;s footprint.Amcor also said the new investment will strengthen its leadership in the growing industry for sterile packaging and will offer customers in Europe and North America another site with comprehensive healthcare solutions.According to Market Data Forecast, the European medical device segment, which relies on this type of packaging, is expected to grow at annual rate of more than 4%, reaching $171 billion by 2027.With this investment in Ireland and the new facility in Singapore that came online at the end of 2021, Amcor said it is actively meeting the growing global demands of customers in the medical and pharmaceutical industries.John McSharry, Plant General Manager at Amcor Flexibles Sligo, said the company&#39;s significant investment in Sligo showcases the confidence in the outstanding expertise and dedication of its staff.&quot;Over the coming weeks and months, we will be advertising new roles and look forward to welcoming new colleagues and growing our great team,&quot; he added.Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Trade and Development Leo Varadkar said the investment is a real vote of confidence in Sligo, the strong talent pool that is in the area and the existing team at the facility.CEO of IDA Ireland Martin Shanahan said today&#39;s announcement from Amcor demonstrates the company&#39;s continued commitment to the North West region, where it has been located since 2003.Source: RTE See job listings; <a href="https://www.amcor.com/work-with-us/job-search?keyword=sligo">https://www.amcor.com/work-with-us/job-search?keyword=sligo</a>

75 Jobs for Sligo at Amcor

Great news for Clare &amp; Limerick and surrounding areas, Vitalograph is moving some of its manufacturing from Asia to Ireland following a €10m investment in the construction of two new sites. They&#39;re already looking to fill roles across data analysis, site support services, software engineering and QA and IT support.Vitalograph is investing €10m to open two new sites in Ennis, Co Clare and Limerick City. It specialises in the manufacturing of respiratory diagnostic devices and conducts global clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies.One of the new sites will be located in Clare Technology Park in Ennis while the other will be at Limerick City’s Engine Innovate Building.The company has had an R&amp;D, engineering and manufacturing plant in Ennis since 1974. It is also making a significant investment in its Ennis facility as it plans to transfer the production of its products with a shorter shelf life from Asia to Ireland.In a move which is the reverse of was seen in recent years, the company is bringing the production of its bacterial viral filters from Asia to Ireland to stabilise its supply line and reduce its overall production carbon footprint.Frank Keane, the company&#39;s CEO, said Vitalograph continues to embrace new opportunities to improve patient lives.He said the company has become an important catalyst behind the efficacy of the respiratory therapies being developed by the world&#39;s leading pharmaceutical companies.The €10 million investment will create 200 new jobs by 2024.Vitalograph’s CEO, Frank Keane, says their expansion gives them “an opportunity to leverage the diverse talent pool in the Midwest region”.Check out their jobs on this link; <a href="https://vitalograph.com/ie/join-our-team/">https://vitalograph.com/ie/join-our-team/</a><a href="https://vitalograph.com/ie/join-our-team/"></a>

Vitalograph Announces €10m Expansion & 200 New Jobs

Do you have a question about roles in the Civil Service or the recruitment process?PublicJobs.ie have just refreshed and updated its FAQ section on their website: <a href="https://www.publicjobs.ie/en/information-hub/faq-info"></a><a href="https://www.publicjobs.ie/en/information-hub/faq-info">Click Here for more information!</a>Be sure to check this out to answer any questions you may have and to find out about accessibility options or testing &amp; interview advice. <a href="https://www.publicjobs.ie/en/information-hub/faq-info"></a>

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Bank of Ireland to create 100 new flexible working roles in tech.Bank of Ireland said it is hiring again less than a year after it recruited for 130 tech roles due to demand for digital banking services.Bank of Ireland is planning to recruit 100 people for a variety of tech roles which will come with flexible and remote working options.The bank is hiring technical architects, software developers, engineers, specialised project managers, scrum masters and data analysts. The new recruits will join the bank’s existing tech teams in working to further its digital banking services offering.In line with Bank of Ireland’s flexible working policy, the new hires can work from anywhere across the island of Ireland. They can choose to work from a combination of home and central office locations, as well as from bank’s network of 11 remote working hubs. <img src="https://jobalert-blog-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/image/Looking%20for%20Jobs%20in%20Ireland%20JobAlert.png" alt="undefined"></img><a href="https://www.jobalert.ie/jobs">CLICK HERE</a>The hubs are located in Swords, Blanchardstown, Santry, Newlands Cross, Gorey, Mullingar, Newbridge, Dundalk, Northern Cross, Balbriggan and Naas.Bank of Ireland’s hiring spree is part of its ongoing digital transformation strategy which aims to increase digital services for customers across personal, business and corporate banking, as well as the bank’s wealth and insurance business. Today’s jobs announcement follows a previous announcement from Bank of Ireland last April when it recruited 130 people for similar tech roles.Eimear Harty, HR director at the bank’s group technology and customer solutions division said the recruitment of the new technology positions would prove “critical” in terms of how the bank serves its customers and develops its business into the future.“Banking is changing fast,” she said, adding that the bank’s mobile app log-ins had grown significantly in the past year. The vast majority of its product applications are now digitised. “We have many colleagues with deep technology expertise and these new positions will add to this. We are ambitious for the development of our digital services, and we offer a very progressive approach to flexible working,” Harty added.Seán Fleming TD, Minister of State for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance said that the announcement was a sign “the digital finance ecosystem in Ireland continues to grow.”Bank of Ireland’s open roles are available on its <a href="https://careers.bankofireland.com/it-digital-analytics">website</a>. <a href="https://www.siliconrepublic.com/jobs-news/bank-of-ireland-100-new-tech-roles">Source </a>

Bank of Ireland to Create 100 New Flexible Working Roles!

What&#39;s our favourite thing about Pancake Tuesday?? The number of different options there are to choose from! That&#39;s why here in JobAlert towers we call it Pancake Choose Day! We have compiled a list of some of our favourite recipes to inspire all of you pancake lovers! <h2>Healthy Options First... Save the best for last!</h2><h2></h2>⭐<a href="https://simply-delicious-food.com/easy-healthy-banana-oat-pancakes/">Easy Healthy Banana Oat Pancakes</a>⭐<a href="https://topwithcinnamon.com/2-ingredient-healthy-pancakes-gluten-free-dairy-free/">2 ingredient Healthy Pancakes (Gluten, grain + Diary-Free; no added sugar)</a>⭐<a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cinnamon-crepes-nut-butter-sliced-banana-raspberries">Cinnamon crêpes with nut butter, sliced banana &amp; raspberries</a>⭐<a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/easy-vegan-pancakes">Easy vegan pancakes</a><h1><a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/easy-vegan-pancakes"></a></h1><h2>Now For the Good Stuff!!! 🤤🤤</h2><h2><a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/easy-vegan-pancakes"></a></h2>⭐<a href="https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/pancakemadness">Ridiculous Pancake Breakfast Sundae</a>⭐<a href="https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/15-minute-candy-stuffed-pancakes">Candy-Stuffed Pancakes</a>⭐<a href="https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/boozy-baileys-mint-chocolate-chip-pancakes">Boozy Bailey’s Mint Chocolate Chip Pancakes</a>⭐<a href="https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/nutella-filled-chocolate-chip-banana-pancakes-will-cure-hangover">Nutella-Filled Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes</a>⭐<a href="https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/red-velvet-pancakes">Red Velvet Pancakes</a>⭐<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/fluffyamericanpancak_74828">Fluffy American pancakes</a> <h1>You can enjoy this interesting read while stuffing your face:</h1><h1></h1><h1><a href="https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2020/0224/1117313-pancake-shrove-tuesday-ireland-folklore-history/">The weird historic traditions around Pancake Tuesday in Ireland</a></h1><h1><a href="https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2020/0224/1117313-pancake-shrove-tuesday-ireland-folklore-history/"> </a><a href="https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/nutella-filled-chocolate-chip-banana-pancakes-will-cure-hangover"></a></h1><h1> <a href="https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/boozy-baileys-mint-chocolate-chip-pancakes"></a></h1><h1> <a href="https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/15-minute-candy-stuffed-pancakes"></a></h1><h1> <a href="https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/pancakemadness"></a></h1><h2> <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cinnamon-crepes-nut-butter-sliced-banana-raspberries"></a><a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cinnamon-crepes-nut-butter-sliced-banana-raspberries"></a></h2><h1> <a href="https://topwithcinnamon.com/2-ingredient-healthy-pancakes-gluten-free-dairy-free/"></a></h1><h1><a href="https://topwithcinnamon.com/2-ingredient-healthy-pancakes-gluten-free-dairy-free/"></a></h1> <a href="https://simply-delicious-food.com/easy-healthy-banana-oat-pancakes/"></a>

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&#39;Try a Trade Day for Young Women&#39; Do you know any young women interested in careers in craft apprenticeship? The Technological University Dublin Access to Apprenticeship team are planning a &#39;Try a Trade Day for Young Women&#39; (aged 16-24) in March to mark International Women’s Day.Participants will take part in fun, interactive workshops in Plumbing and Wood Manufacturing. This engaging hands-on experience will include information on career paths in craft apprenticeships, and encourage participants to appreciate that skills education and training offers real choices for the future.The Day will give participants a chance to meet and talk with trade professionals and current female apprentices, and learn about TU Dublin’s innovative Access to Apprenticeship Programme.More information here;<a href="https://www.tudublin.ie/study/apprenticeships/access-to-apprenticeship/">https://www.tudublin.ie/study/apprenticeships/access-to-apprenticeship/</a><a href="https://www.tudublin.ie/study/apprenticeships/access-to-apprenticeship/"></a>About the Access to Apprenticeship ProgrammeTU Dublin’s Access to Apprenticeship (ATA) supports the transition of young people (16-24 years old) from disadvantaged backgrounds into an apprenticeship scheme. It is a 12-week full-time programme and is delivered by the College of Engineering &amp; Built Environment on the Bolton Street campus of TU Dublin.Access to Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to;•	Sample a range of apprenticeships in; Construction, Engineering, Electrical, Motor and Aviation industries•	Prepare your CV and Interview Skills•	Undertake two weeks of work experience•	Health &amp; Safety and Safe Pass CertificateMinimum entry requirements•	Aged 16 – 24•	Minimum of grade D in 5 subjects in the Junior Certificate or equivalent•	Satisfying the following criteria:1. Gross family income on or below €45,790 in 20212. You or Your Parents/Guardians in receipt of:(a) a means tested social welfare payment in 2021 OR(b) A medical card/GP visit card holder in 20213. You:(a) Attended a designated disadvantaged school (DEIS) OR(b) Live in an area of disadvantage. Verified using the Eircode for your address OR(c) Are or have been in the care of the state OR(d) Your Parents/Guardians have not gone to college (higher education)A key objective of the Access to Apprenticeship programme is to increase the participation of women in craft apprenticeships. National statistics indicate that women make between 1-2% of registered craft apprentices. We have progressed 83 young people into craft apprenticeships and 16% of those are female. Year on year we have more talented women who want to explore craft apprenticeships applying to the programme. We have gone from 4% female participation in 2018 to 29% in 2021. We are proud of our female graduates who are now forging careers as Electricians. Carpenters, Metal Fabricators, Motor Mechanics and Refrigeration &amp; Air Conditioning technicians/craftspersons.More information here;<a href="https://www.tudublin.ie/study/apprenticeships/access-to-apprenticeship/">https://www.tudublin.ie/study/apprenticeships/access-to-apprenticeship/</a>

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