News + Insights

Grow your Professional Brand with LinkedIn​In our last LinkedIn blog, we talked about some basic, yet vital steps to follow when starting your LinkedIn journey. Now we are going to dive in a bit further and provide some advice on how you can really engage with your network and grow your online presence and professional brand further.Your LinkedIn profile is a professional la...

​Hiring ContractorsThe disrupted global labour markets caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated shifts in how companies create high-performing workforce ecosystems. Hybrid working solutions of office-based and remote teams are on the rise, as are greater hybrid workforce solutions among permanent employees and contractors. Contract workers are an increasingly attracti...

​Cybersecurity and a Global PandemicWhat impact has working from home had on the cybersecurity industry? This is a question we have been asked on a regular basis over the past 12 months.It seems like a straightforward question. However, answering it is not as straightforward. This has affected every organization differently. Where some have struggled others have flourished. ...

For a nation that loves their sports so much, it has always been interesting to see how exactly our athletes are rewarded. We have an impressive history of competing on the world stage in many arenas but often against much bigger and better funded opponents.It is a tough one to explain to people that some of our most loved and admired athletes can play for a sold out Croke P...

Insights – The Future of Work Post Covid-19Now as we are nearly halfway through 2021, many companies and individuals are starting to think about the future of work post Covid-19. How will jobs be affected? What different skills will be needed in the future? How can companies and individuals best prepare?At Mason Alexander, we have spent many months listening and talking to o...

​LinkedIn GuideLinkedIn helps you create career opportunities, allows you to share your experience, skills, and qualifications with future employers, while also allowing you to build and interact with your network and grow your online brand as a professional.When you’re looking for a job, LinkedIn is one of the best places to start. Your LinkedIn profile is your chance to be...

​Newly Qualified Accounting GuideAs you near the end of your training contract and make that decision whether to stay in practice or to look externally at industry, it can be difficult to navigate your way through the different options available to you. Your accountancy qualification affords you with a wealth of opportunities and it is worthwhile reflecting on what you thin...

Employee Retention and Covid-19Keeping staff has become a key focus for companies as they navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 2020, we've experienced a record high level of unemployment that created a 'buyers’ market', shifting the power from worker to employer. However, even though employers seem to have more power because the unemployment rate is still high...

​Andrew Lynch, CEO of Mason Alexander, decided over the course of a few weeks that he would share with his LinkedIn followers some of the lessons he has learnt over the past 8 years of running a company. As Andrew says, it’s not a guide on how to be successful! It’s just sharing some experiences he has had since starting Mason Alexander 8 years ago. Lessons I have Learnt in...

​After passing the 6-month mark with Mason Alexander, Ziggy our Resourcer, decided to sit down and reflect on the past year of Covid and his initial experience with a new company. The below is a LinkedIn article that Ziggy wrote. You can read the original article here.Ziggy’s first 6 months with us at Mason AlexanderWhen I offered to sit down and write on my first 6 months ...

Showcase your Skills during your next Interview​A job interview is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills and expertise to a hiring manager, and prove to them why you’re the best fit for the role.During an interview, you will be asked a series of questions and given the chance to describe your skills. Use this time wisely by focusing on ways to make your skills ...

​Meet Caren, Mason Alexander's FinTech ExpertWe were delighted to catch up with Caren Schwannauer to learn a bit more about her, her background, about MA FinTech and the FinTech Market! She also provides some useful advice for anyone who is looking for a new opportunity within the FinTech industry - with or without experience!Where did you grow up?  I grew up in a small town...

​It can feel daunting having to change career in any field and it can be an especially tough change when you are trading in a sports career for the office. It is not something you are prepped for when playing your sport of choice, it is work hard, win at all costs and repeat. The focus cannot be taken away from the task at hand, but when that task at hand is finished, where ...

Meet Rosie – Mason Alexander's Financial Controller​We were delighted to catch up with Rosie, our Financial Controller here at Mason Alexander! Rosie brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from the fast-paced hospitality industry in both Ireland and New York!Read more about Rosie here: What did you want to do as a kid growing up?It was a toss-up between a truck driver ...

​Women Who Mean Business Webinar, "Choose to Challenge", in Honour of International Women's Day 2021We had a fantastic Women Who Mean Business webinar on Thursday 11 March 2021, in honour of International Women's Day 2021 – "Choose to Challenge".We are so grateful and lucky that we had such a fantastic line up of knowledgeable speakers at this event. Cecilia Ronan, CEO Ci...

Interview TipsSo you have a job interview ­– congratulations! Now it’s time to get interview ready!The outcome of success in a job interview is down to three fundamental elements: planning, preparation and performance. If you have been brought forward for the interview it inevitably means you have passed the academic checklist required to get the role, but the hard wor...

Louise Phelan, CEO, Phelan Energy GroupLouise is the CEO of Phelan Energy Group Ltd, an independent solar power producer that brings low cost clean solar PV power to future generations. The team comprising of over 100 specialists delivering affordable, rapidly deployable, and sustainable clean energy worldwide. Currently operating in over 15 international markets from d...

In honour of International Women's Day 2021 we are delighted to announce the next in our series of Women Who Mean Business events – "Choose to Challenge" on Thursday 11th March at 1pm. We will hear from an expert series of panellists on what their organisations are doing to tackle equality in the workplace.Panellists:Cecilia Ronan, Managing Director & CEO - CitibankLo...

Advice for Working with your Recruiter​Navigating the job market to find your dream job can be time-consuming, overwhelming, and challenging for job seekers. As a result, many job seekers find it valuable to secure the help of a recruiter to find their perfect job. Forming an ongoing relationship with the right recruiter can prove to be vital to your career success. Recruit...

CV Tips​You don’t need us to tell you how important your CV is. It summarises your experience and qualifications for a hiring manager or recruiter and, no pressure, but it’s the document they use to decide whether or not you might be a fit for your dream job! So, you really want your CV to be the best it possibly can be! But writing a good CV can be one of the toughest ch...