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​How to Network Online SuccessfullyNetworking used to involve attending events, navigating a crowded room, scoping out the best people to talk to, shaking hands, swapping business cards, and then attempting to start a meaningful conversation. Of course, this face-to-face networking is still very important, and always will be. But today we now do a lot of our networking onlin...

Mason Alexander – How our New 4&4 Working Week is GoingLast March 2021, Mason Alexander introduced a new working week. We work 4 days Monday to Thursday, flexible hours, and any 4 hours on a Friday. Andrew Lynch, CEO of Mason Alexander, provides an update 9 months later on how this new working week is going for us. Overall, it’s been a huge success and it’s here to s...

Mason Alexander – Staff Spotlight!Name? Jessica Grant What did you want to do as a kid growing up?Very randomly wanted to be an Archaeologist!! There was a dig in my local area, and I was so amazed by it. I was fascinated with the idea of discovering things about history through this means. What’s the worst job you’ve ever had?I’ve been quite lucky with the jobs I have had! ...

​Six ways to show you’re a great employerThe current job market is extremely competitive and attracting and retaining top talent can be difficult. With the increase in hybrid working models and flexible schedules, candidates are focused on incentives, work-life balance, and innovation.If your business is committed to creating a positive company culture and a strong employer ...

​Legal Salary GuideDownload Mason Alexander's latest Legal Salary Guide to see an overview of the current market and see the salary ranges within the Private Practice market in Ireland. Download here. 

Body Language Tips​During your job interview, your body language and the way you present yourself is just as important as what you say. Your body will be communicating something to your interviewer, while also affecting how you feel about yourself in that moment. It’s vital that your body language shows you as a confident, positive, and capable person – while also showing yo...

Building Your Personal Brand​For any athlete, building a strong personal brand is an important step to creating a long and successful career on and off the field. Your personal brand is one of the most powerful tools for accessing your targeted market. It determines how you’re perceived by fans, sponsors, businesses, and the professional sports world, how they remember and r...

​The Benefits of Teamwork“Two heads are better than one.” We’ve all heard this old proverb encouraging teamwork, but what does working together really do for you? What is the value of teamwork in the workplace? This can include increased innovation, higher employee morale, improved retention, and greater workforce efficiency and productivity. All these things can result in ...

​It’s natural to feel a bit nervous and even anxious before an interview. These nerves simply show that you care about the role on offer.Although these pre-interview nerves are normal, they can, unfortunately, take over to the point where they negatively impact your performance – and this is what you need to avoid.Below are our tops tips on how you can beat those pre-intervi...

​As the dust settles on another Olympics it has given us time to look back and reflect on the success of Ireland and its athletes. After a year of uncertainty about whether or not these Olympic games in Tokyo would go ahead, we really can be glad that they did. We are well used to being the David to many other nations Goliath in the sporting world but once again we have man...

Improve Your Employee RetentionEmployee retention should always be a key priority in any business. Talent is your biggest asset – this is vital to remember. For a company to succeed, employers need to keep their best employees on board, because retention is the single most important thing for growth.With the new normal of remote and hybrid work, employees now have a wider ra...

​Newly Formed Otonomee Announces Strategic Partnership With The Talent And Business Solutions Company, Mason Alexander.Otonomee the Digital Customer Management outsourced partner for scaling businesses has announced a strategic partnership with the talent and business solutions company, Mason Alexander.Recently formed Otonomee has adapted to the post-pandemic way of workin...

Tips for your second round interview​Congratulations – you’ve made it through the first round of interviews! First of all, you’ve done very well so far, you have obviously impressed them and are a good contender for the job. So now it’s time to seal the deal! You need to know what you’re in for and be prepared with a strategy for success. The first thing to do to prepare for...

Skills in demand in IrelandIreland has a flourishing job market that provides opportunities to people in any industry. At Mason Alexander, we have seen an increased demand for skilled professionals across various industries, such as Technology, MedTech, Accounting, Financial Services, Banking, and Legal. Looking at each of these industries, our consultants have outlined ...

Top Tips for Writing Your Cover Letter​Are you working on a cover letter to send with your CV? Your cover letter is your introduction to a company, and also an opportunity to make a great first impression on a prospective employer. It’s vital that you get your cover letter right, because it's what can help you land a job interview.Here are some easy-to-follow tips for writ...

Advise from Galway’s MedTech LeadersWe can all agree that starting and running a start-up is risky business. When the start-up is in the MedTech industry, that bar is raised even higher. From raising financing to clinical trials the path is never linear and you can expect many ups and downs.Taking an idea from concept through to commercialisation is difficult in any MedTech ...

Mason Alexander is delighted to announce 3 new promotions across our Tech and Investment Divisions."Although I always believe in looking forward, it’s important to take a step back and recognise what has been achieved over a certain period of time. When I look back at H1 of this year, what my colleagues in Mason Alexander have done is nothing short of exceptional. They have ...

​Advice for Starting Your New JobAre you feeling nervous about starting your new role? Don’t worry, this is so normal. It’s very natural to feel a mix of both excitement and nerves, but it’s important to overcome any anxiety you may have. The first day in your new role offers valuable opportunities to make a great first impression, and also prove your worth to the company.We...

Advantages of Working with a Recruitment Agency​Trying to find the right employees can be a costly and time-consuming process for many organisations – using up significant company resources and rarely offering any guarantees.Human resource departments face the difficult task of ensuring a flow of continual talent into the business, and also making sure they hire employees wh...

Ireland's Road to Recovery - Market Update 2021 ​As lockdown restrictions ease and the vaccination rollout is at full steam ahead, the Irish economy is looking positive – showing early signs of an accelerated jobs market for the year ahead. According to the European Commission’s Spring Economic Forecast, Ireland’s economy is projected to grow by 4.6% in 2021 and 5% in 2022. ...