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​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. ...

Benefits of Working with a Recruiter​Finding the perfect job is hard. Whether you’re looking to leave your current position or you're re-entering the workforce, the excitement of a new career is often hindered by the overwhelming task of job searching. You will have to go through many online job boards to find potential openings, perfect and tailor your CV and cover letter...

​CWC Union Day Speech 2017Congratulations to all of you on graduating today. 6 years ago, this day must have felt like it would never come! I graduated 13 years ago, in 2004, and although that may seem like a lifetime ago to some of you, to me, it feels like yesterday. I remember sitting where you are now, hoping the President of the Union’s speech would be super quick, so I...

​Tips to Fight Zoom FatigueIs anyone else exhausted from so many video meetings? If you have been working remotely, which the majority of people have over the last year, the chances are you have experienced some sort of “Zoom fatigue” by now. While we’re all more or less used to video calls and meetings being the new normal now, the newly coined effect of Zoom fatigue hasn’...

​Like a lot of young athletes growing up in Ireland, I had huge dreams and ambitions to one day become a professional sportsperson. All my time growing up was spent playing sports, weekends filled with a variety of matches or training: Rugby, Soccer, Hockey, Golf, Tennis, I tried them all. Eventually, you only have so much time in a weekend and things begin to clash, so a na...

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. ...