Navigating the Evolving Tech Market: A Mid Year Review & Outlook
It’s now June 2024. We are halfway through the year and the tech talent market continues to evolve and change. Recruitment across the sector has changed incredibly over the last two years and 2024 is no exception. In this blog I will try to assess the market right now. As…
Must-Have Infrastructure Skills for IT Professionals Today
In the Irish market, where technology is accelerating with competition, having the right skills can make all the difference. In this blog I will explore the essential infrastructure skills that IT professionals should strive to possess in Ireland’s IT sector today. This blog should not be used as a guideline…
Mastering the Art of Product Management Portfolios: Insider Tips from an IT Recruiter
As an experienced IT recruiter working in the Product Management space for some time now, I’ve seen my fair share of impressive portfolios—and some that could use a bit of sprucing up. Today, I want to dive into a topic that’s crucial for any aspiring product manager: building a portfolio…
Beyond the Portfolio: Essential Skills for Landing a UI/UX Design Job
In today’s competitive job market, having a standout portfolio is undoubtedly crucial for UI/UX designers looking to land their dream job. However, in the dynamic world of design, where collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of it all, possessing a strong set of soft skills can be just as…
Navigating Software Development Salaries in Ireland
Are you considering a career in software development in Ireland? Or perhaps you’re already in the field and want to benchmark your salary against industry standards? Understanding salary ranges for different types and levels of software development roles can be crucial for making informed career decisions. In this blog, we’ll…
Why Embracing On-the-Job Learners Is Key to Future-Proofing Your Company
Why is the topic of embracing candidates with a growth mindset so important today? As a recruitment agency, we frequently encounter candidates who have the necessary qualifications, relevant experience, and, crucially, the right mindset—an outlook focused on growth and development. But, most often it’s these individuals who are overlooked simply…
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Software Engineering in Ireland
In today’s fast-paced digital world, software engineering stands at the forefront of innovation, driving progress across industries and transforming the way we live, work, and communicate. As technology continues to advance at a crazy pace, the demand for skilled software engineers has reached new heights. However, the skillset required to…
What You Need to Know About Tech Talent in 2024
Whenever you listen to anyone talking about the world we live in right now, you often hear the word ‘unpredictable’ used. Our world is described as one that is constantly changing. This really does feel true. As we kick off 2024, and in the context of the tech talent market…
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Product Management: Trends and Upskilling for 2024
Based on my experience working as a Recruiter in the Product Management space for a while now, I have seen how the product management landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the ever-increasing pace of technological advancements and the growing emphasis on customer-centricity. As we gear up for 2024,…
Startup Success Blueprint: Mastering IT Recruitment in Ireland
Hiring tech experts for a startup in Ireland can be challenging at times because you usually have fewer resources and have to compete with the bigger companies who are able to dedicate huge budgets towards acquiring the talent they need. So start-ups and smaller organisations need to get more creative…
10 Steps to Develop Your AI-Driven IT Hiring Strategy
In the dynamic landscape of the Irish IT job market, talent acquisition teams and hiring managers are constantly seeking innovative approaches to fill crucial tech positions. With the demand for IT professionals soaring and the talent pool seemingly shrinking, companies are increasingly turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionise their…
Navigating the IT Skills Shortage in Ireland
Fundamentally, our clients pay us recruitment fee’s to find them talent. If they could do it themselves, there would not be a need for recruitment agencies. But our industry is still worth over €4 billion in 2023 in Ireland alone. The tech talent market in Ireland is still candidate short.…
Understanding the Building Blocks of Employer Branding
Is your company brand something that is well known? Are you recognised in the market? Do you have the right associations attached to your name? If this is something that you have not made a conscious effort to impact, improve and establish, it’s time to focus on it. It’s not…
How to Become a Sought-After UX/UI Designer: Skills and Strategies
So far into the year 2023, I have seen that the UX/UI design talent market has come to be a rapidly growing field as it plays a crucial role in the success of any digital product. Consequently, in the current digital landscape, the role of UX/UI design has become more…