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# what not to do
The first 100 days: How to impress AFTER you land that promotion
When you’ve upgraded to a new role, it’s more crucial than ever to make the right impression.
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Aug 10th 2018, 3:55 PM
# Innovation
5 ways to boost your chances of promotion - according to a professional attention-seeker
Ken Robertson was the former Head of Mischief at Paddy Power. He shares his tips for getting ahead.
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Aug 10th 2018, 3:55 PM
# 6 things
6 things you didn't know about... my job as a career counsellor
Breda Hegarty on how she helps people find employment (and win promotions).
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Aug 10th 2018, 3:53 PM
# how i got hired
'He finally called me 'mum'!': How I got a job as a sound therapist helping children
Ronan Maher started life as a musician, but his interests took him in a different direction.
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Aug 10th 2018, 3:53 PM
# intern life
How to make an internship work for you - according to an intern
Internships have acquired a bad name in recent years – but change is afoot. Éamon Cullen shares his tips on getting the most from a training position.
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Jun 29th 2018, 11:48 AM
# jobs for life
5 ways to be a maverick with your degree - whatever you start out doing
Jobs aren’t for life anymore – and your first career choice doesn’t have to be your last. Just ask Eoghan Darcy.
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Jun 29th 2018, 11:47 AM
# 7 things
7 things you didn't know about... my job helping women make new friends at GirlCrew
Áine Mulloy shares the inside track from the hotly-tipped startup.
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Jun 29th 2018, 11:45 AM
# how i got hired
How I landed my job as a TV floor manager: 'Work hard and talk to everyone'
Elle Nolan on her path to a career in television.
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Jun 29th 2018, 11:45 AM
# Communication
Why confidence is essential in the modern workplace - even if you’re not on the front line
Barry O’Loughlin of Nostra on why clear, confident communication is a must.
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Jun 8th 2018, 5:16 PM
# the real influencers
How to influence people with confidence - and 3 classic mistakes to avoid
An experienced sales manager shares his key lessons.
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Jun 8th 2018, 5:12 PM
# airsorted
7 things you didn't know about... my job helping people let their homes on Airbnb
Rachael Moore’s job is helping homeowners make a little extra money from their properties.
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Jun 8th 2018, 5:12 PM
# how i got hired
'Choreographing a troupe of children will prepare you for anything': How I landed a senior job in digital media
Megan Cassidy, group editor at Lovin Media, on getting where she is today.
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Jun 8th 2018, 5:11 PM
# wlb 2.0
We love to blame technology for our 'always-on' lives. But does Silicon Valley have the answers too?
We talk to Kate Moran of HubSpot to find out how the multinational handles work-life balance.
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May 11th 2018, 4:59 PM
# insider insights
5 ways to stay sane while managing multiple projects
Majella McAllister shares her secrets for effective multitasking.
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May 11th 2018, 4:58 PM
# 7 things
7 things you didn’t know about... work-life balance as a stay-at-home parent
How do you find a balance when your home life IS your work? Lyndsey O’Connell shares some insights.
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May 11th 2018, 4:58 PM
# how i got hired
'I've always been the organiser with friends': How I became a trailblazer in the co-working movement
Amy Connaughton is COO of Iconic Offices.
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May 11th 2018, 4:58 PM
# getting ahead
5 ways to build positive workplace relationships, according to an expert
Organisational psychologist Dee Murphy on how to boost your communication skills.
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Apr 6th 2018, 6:07 PM
# office warrior
Work wars: 5 tips for holding your own in an office conflict - and when to let it go
Pick your battles, and you’ll have a far better chance of winning.
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Apr 6th 2018, 5:20 PM
# storystock
'I may be CEO, but I still do the hoovering': 7 things you didn't know about my job
It’s all hands on deck at StoryStock, says company CEO Francis Fitzgibbon.
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Apr 6th 2018, 5:19 PM
# careers magazine
'Life is one big negotiation, after all': How I got my job as a world-class mediator
John Sturrock reckons his teenage job as a barman set him on the right path.
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Apr 6th 2018, 4:51 PM
# what not to do
Mind your language! How to talk to your boss about pay… and 3 things you should never say
Using the right approach can be crucial.
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Mar 2nd 2018, 5:25 PM
# career building
'Design can improve couples' relationships': 7 things you didn't know about my job as an architect
Denise O’Connor, managing director of Optimise Design, shares some insights.
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Mar 2nd 2018, 5:18 PM
# make my day
How I landed a job as a Happiness Officer: 'My role is making people happy and excited'
And what exactly is a Happiness Officer? Julie Which of Uberflip reveals all.
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Mar 2nd 2018, 5:16 PM
# working with children
7 things you didn't know about my job as... a child psychologist
The long road in college is worth it, says Sara O’Byrne of Treehouse Practice.
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Feb 2nd 2018, 5:25 PM
# what not to do
How to prepare for a presentation... and 3 things NOT to do
Been asked back to present your ideas? Here are some of the rookie errors to avoid.
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Feb 2nd 2018, 4:57 PM
# ON THE SPOT
5 ways to brush up on your key interview skills
From how to arrive to what to prepare.
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Feb 2nd 2018, 4:57 PM
# drinking it in
'In one brewery they keep the spiderwebs': How I got hired as a drinks consultant
The dream job? Maybe, says Susan Boyle.
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Feb 2nd 2018, 4:55 PM
# what not to do
5 things NOT to do on LinkedIn when you're looking for a new job
From what to avoid in your profile photo, to how not to ask for a job.
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Jan 5th 2018, 4:17 PM
# make this one change
Are you a coder or a communicator? In today's world, doing both is key to success
There’s a divide in the workplace, writes Sheena Madden – and the most successful people will bridge it.
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Dec 1st 2017, 3:15 PM
# what I wish I'd known
7 career lessons from someone whose business is training for the future
Take risks and fail fast – it’s the only way to learn, says Jim Cassidy of Code Institute.
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Dec 1st 2017, 3:14 PM
# my life in 7 questions
My Life in 6 Questions: Julian Kulkarni on hard knocks, champagne, and work-life balance
The businessman and entrepreneur on how he stays focused on the future.
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Dec 1st 2017, 3:13 PM
# how to impress me
5 ways to stand out in a tech-oriented business, according to Ronan Murphy of BetBright
We asked Ronan Murphy of betting platform BetBright about the qualities that make great candidates stand out.
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Dec 1st 2017, 3:13 PM
# make this one change
'They were totally unaware': How unconscious bias can be as hurtful as outright discrimination
Be sensitive to your own unconsidered assumptions, writes Sheena Madden. It could go a long way.
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Nov 3rd 2017, 5:11 PM
# what I wish I'd known
5 career lessons I wish I'd learned younger: Torunn Dahl of Deloitte Ireland
Dahl is head of employee relations at the multinational giant.
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Nov 3rd 2017, 5:11 PM
# zooming in
My Life In 7 Questions: Alexandre Cartier on bringing 'diversity and inclusion' to life in Dublin
Cartier is a staffer at SurveyMonkey and leads the company’s diversity effort in Ireland.
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Nov 3rd 2017, 5:11 PM
# how to impress me
10 must-haves to make it in a modern workplace, according to Owen Cullen
The MD of Cullen Communications on why embracing diversity creates a happier workplace.
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Nov 3rd 2017, 5:10 PM
# make this one change
How to put a price on your work? It's the toughest lesson of freelancing
What should you charge? When should you work for free?
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Sep 29th 2017, 4:40 PM
# what I wish I'd known
7 career lessons I wish I'd learned younger: Kevin McCrystle of KAX Media
McCrystle launched KAX Media in 2006. Headquartered in Dublin, it now has offices around the world.
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Sep 29th 2017, 4:40 PM
# my life in 6 questions
My Life in 6 Questions: Aidan Coughlan on a great day at his startup content agency
From coffee to Coronation Street – we asked Aidan some personal questions about his routine.
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Sep 29th 2017, 4:39 PM
# how to impress me
6 must-have qualities you need to make it in the creative industries, according to Ultan Devaney
Devaney founded Appassionata Flowers, one of Ireland’s leading creative florists.
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Sep 29th 2017, 4:39 PM
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