From time to time, we like to showcase some of the talented people we have placed in great positions here in Ireland. The success stories about highly skilled professionals such as Warren Wolff and Alain Moghabghab. But what about the people who helped them find their new roles? As you may have guessed from the title, we’ve decided to run a little series introducing the superstar recruiters we have here at Software Placements, and trust us, they really are...
Categories: IT Recruitment, Recruitment View ArticleIt’s the age-old conundrum faced by hiring managers and recruiters the world over – is experience more valuable than fresh talent and potential? There was a time not too long ago that experience trumped raw talent each and every time. A time when candidates who had spent years or even decades in the industry would know that their experience would give them a considerable head start on graduates fresh out of college. However, in recent years we have seen...
Categories: IT Recruitment, Recruitment, Tips View ArticleSoftware Placements features an excellent track record in recruiting and placing highly qualified candidates across diverse industries. This week we begin a regular series of interviews with some of those candidates, so they can tell us about their professional background, give us an outlook on how the current role has helped them advance their careers, and also provide insights on their personal experience with Software Placements. We recently spoke with Alain Moghabghab, Software Development Manager currently on assignment at Workday....
Categories: IT Recruitment, IT Success Stories, Recruitment, Relocation, Software Engineer, Software Placements View ArticleIf you want to progress your career into management you will need more than technical prowess. Find out the 6 soft skills that will propel your career, whether you are a contractor or permanent employee. Overview As I’m sure you already know, software engineers are like hen’s teeth for recruiters. This article from Silicon Republic proves why. It is the most in-demand role in tech. Consequently, it’s tempting to feel like Messi or Soairse Ronan and think YOU are...
Categories: IT Recruitment, Recruitment, Tips View ArticleHiring the top talent out there to work on the start-up that you have going can be daunting. You have to find the best people for the positions you need to fill. When you make a wrong choice, this could mean bad results for your company. Use these top tips for choosing the best talent to work within your start up and see your company prosper. You may be surprised to find that the best talent is awaiting you in...
Categories: Events, IT Recruitment, IT Success Stories, Recruitment, Startup Grind, Tips View ArticleWe all know interviewing for a job can be stressful and a source of anxiety for potential candidates. Here are some good ways to make sure that your candidates are at ease when they come to interview, so that you can really see what they have to offer. Make them feel welcome Leaving a candidate in a bare waiting room is a great way to increase anxiety and turn them off to the work environment before they know anything more....
Categories: General, IT Recruitment, Recruitment, Software Placements, Tips View ArticleHow to Create a Standout Digital CV some advice from Software Placements Did you know employers have from 5 to 7 seconds to look through your resume. So, is it possible to catch their eye within this time? The answer is yes thankfully. Here are some tips to ensure you do make an impression when it comes to catching the eye of your next potential employers. Living in a new digital era, you need to get the most out of it. You are probably...
Categories: General, IT Recruitment, IT Success Stories, Recruitment View ArticleWe’re approaching our second decade in business, and we’re looking to grow and continue to expand. We were established almost 10 years ago, and Software Placements is a boutique indigenous Irish IT and Semiconductor recruitment company. We based right in the Georgian heart of Dublin in Merrion Square, Dublin 2. We are a company who prides itself on its quality of service, experience and market knowledge of our consultants, our entrepreneurial culture and empowering Start-Ups through sponsoring Dublin Beta and Startup Grind...
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