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# careers-magazine - Friday 10 August, 2018
Why kissing up to your boss can be a bad idea in the long term - study
And why a new study says that hard work really does pay off.
Need help progressing at work? Send us your questions
And we’ll get them answered by an expert.
If you're looking to get ahead, keep these 6 mantras in mind
Here’s how to show your boss you’re worth of more responsibility.
6 dangerous phrases that could be harming your chances of a promotion
From repeating office gossip to criticising others.
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.
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.
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).
'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.
Looking for a promotion? Here are the 7 simple steps to getting there
It’s not always possible to land that dream promotion. But here’s how to give it your best shot.
# careers-magazine - Friday 29 June, 2018
How to stand out from the crowd when job hunting
There are lots of candidates out there – so how to make yourself memorable?
5 ways to make sure you're a team player in your first grownup job
Working in a team doesn’t mean setting ambition aside.
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.
10 questions to ask your interviewer for a graduate role (or any role)
Interviews aren’t just about answering questions – they’re an opportunity to find out what you need to know.
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.
Looking for help landing that first post-college job? We've answered your questions
Career coach Paula Coogan joined us to offer expert advice, live on Facebook.
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.
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.
'Check what happens when you Google yourself': Essential tips to land your first job after college
Thousands of young people around Ireland are just starting their job search after finals. We asked the experts for some advice.
# careers-magazine - Tuesday 19 June, 2018
Office dogs and Prosecco happy hour: Inside WeWork's Dublin coworking space
There’s also an arcade room, bar and no end of private meeting rooms.
# careers-magazine - Friday 8 June, 2018
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.
How to delegate tasks effectively and boost productivity
Delegation is essential – but it’s not easy.
Get your voice heard: How to be more assertive in meetings
Use your body language and choose words carefully.
How to influence people with confidence - and 3 classic mistakes to avoid
An experienced sales manager shares his key lessons.
6 simple tips for taking criticism like a boss
When you’re starting out, criticism can be a major confidence blow. Here’s how to make it work for you.
Want to improve your self-belief at work? We put your questions to an expert
From workplace bullies to imposter syndrome – we covered it all.
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.
'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.
Silence your inner critic: How to be more confident at work (and why your boss will thank you)
How to tackle those nagging doubts.
# careers-magazine - Friday 11 May, 2018
Secrets of the middle aisle: How I got my job as Lidl's Head of Promotional Planning
We meet Harry Murphy to find out how he got there.
From fresh meals to meditation rooms: Here's what it's like to work at Smarkets
The online betting exchange is innovating for staff as well as customers. We paid them a visit.
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.
Study: Inflexible jobs can make workers miserable
And giving staff more flexibility makes them less likely to quit, the study found.
5 ways to stay sane while managing multiple projects
Majella McAllister shares her secrets for effective multitasking.
WATCH: We put your live questions about work-life balance to a career coach
Derval Chambers Petit joined us for a live video Q&A.
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.
'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.
'Turn off your notifications': How to find work-life harmony in our always-on world
Hard to switch off? Work emails ruining your home life? It might be time to make some changes.
# careers-magazine - Tuesday 10 April, 2018
WATCH: We put your questions about difficult bosses to a careers expert
Jane Downes from Clearview Coaching Group joined us for a live Q&A.
# careers-magazine - Friday 6 April, 2018
5 ways to build positive workplace relationships, according to an expert
Organisational psychologist Dee Murphy on how to boost your communication skills.
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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BALLOT BOXES ARE being opened throughout the country as counting in the European and local elections gets underway.
It’s likely to take some time, however, before results are known with information indicating that counting will continue until midnight tonight.
We’ll have breakouts of the biggest stories as they happen throughout the day, with live coverage from correspondents throughout the country.
As well as updates, we’ll also post live count updates of each area and constituency on Twitter, so follow us on @TheJournal_ie if you haven’t already.
Today we’re asking: Will you stay up to watch European and local election results?
Poll Results:
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Yes (1130)
I don't know (164)
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From the Garden: The Hungry Gap must be filled and this kale and gnocchi broth will do the job
By Michael Kelly
Doctors feared I’d never walk again but resilience played a part in my recovery
By Billy Hedderman
Following a freak surfing accident, I was paralysed from the neck down, writes Billy Hedderman.
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