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Your Job Search in 2021

Your Job Search in 2021 January 13 2021

Is this year any different from previous ones? • Interviews are all online, so we need to be able to adapt our style and be comfortable with zoom or other video methods • Finding ways to give that “firm handshake” virtually will be important. For example, try to research your interviewers on LinkedIn and find some commonalities in interests etc which you can use as an icebreaker to create rapport • There is absolutely no excuse for being late! You need to ensure your internet is working and the interview link is working at least 30 minutes in advance of your interview ... read more

Recruitment During the Christmas Period

Recruitment During the Christmas Period November 25 2020

Recruitment always gets slower coming up to Christmas. Companies are focused on their end of year results and hiring Managers take time off to spend with their families, so it always takes a back seat. It is the perfect time to brush up on your cv, interview skills and job search strategies.... read more

Financial Services Recruitment post lockdown, pre-Brexit!

Financial Services Recruitment post lockdown, pre-Brexit! September 04 2020

Financial Services Recruitment post lockdown, pre-Brexit! Tune in as Paul and Laura discuss FS recruitment during these times. There will answer questions 1. What are you seeing in the financial services market at the moment and how has it changed over the course of the pandemic? 2. Are there any particular sectors that are hiring at the moment? 3. What types of roles are particularly in demand? 4. In terms of level, anything standing out? 5. What impact is Brexit having now? ... read more

When will we return to the office post Covid?

When will we return to the office post Covid? August 31 2020

Wow, what a hectic year!!! 2020 will certainly be one we will all never forget. For some, it has been stressful, sorrowful and an unenjoyable experience. For others, it has given them the chance to press the reset button, get their exercise and eating patterns at a satisfactory level, and has allowed them reassess what is important to them. Regardless of where you are on your Covid journey, an interesting question is continually raised from our clients and candidates – “when do you think we will return to the office?”. ... read more

Pride Week Under Lockdown

Pride Week Under Lockdown August 07 2020

As we know Pride week is themed every year and this year the theme was “In this together” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen in to our Podcast as Vessy shares some intimate details about her story and how she celebrated Pride Week this year.... read more

Top Tips on Working from Home

Top Tips on Working from Home July 31 2020

After a few months of lockdown, those of us who can, have found their rhythm with working from home. Everything happened so quickly, so getting the appropriate equipment was not possible for everyone. Not all of us had a home office at the ready and we were forced to use our imaginations when it came to creating our own spaces. ... read more

Recruitment Under Lockdown

Recruitment Under Lockdown July 15 2020

When Covid 19 hit, the world literally stopped! Everything halted. We are so blessed to be working in Financial Services and Fintech as these industries have remined strong. We quickly adapted as everything we use is cloud based anyway so we literally took our laptops home and started working. Our clients were also quick to adapt – screening, interviewing, onboarding was and is been done remotely and it has worked out well. I am truly impressed at the resilience and adaptability of our clients. To quote Charles Darwin, “ It is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the one that is able best to adapt and adjust to the changing environment in which it finds itself.”. This is so true – we have seen other businesses adapt during lockdown like restaurants doing heat at home meals, pubs transforming themselves into shops/takeaways and many, many more. ... read more

Interviewing by Video in the “New Normal”

Interviewing by Video in the “New Normal” July 15 2020

For anyone on the job hunt, you will know the market is starting to pick up again and there are more and more roles being released every day. We have gathered some tips to help you with your next video interview.... read more

Edel O’Malley - Basis Point

Edel O’Malley - Basis Point May 21 2020

"What Basis.Point does is it puts together those people who want to make a difference and want to make a change with those who can" - Edel O'Malley's succinct description of what Basis.Point do. ... read more

Karen Malone of Centaur Fund Services

Karen Malone of Centaur Fund Services February 11 2020

The Funds Industry in Ireland has gone from strength to strength and today we're joined by an industry leader, Karen Malone. Karen is Founding Partner & CEO of Centaur. With offices in Europe and North America, Centaur delivers independent fund administration and regulatory services worldwide.... read more

6 Interview Chat Up Lines to be Prepared for!

6 Interview Chat Up Lines to be Prepared for! February 04 2020

"Come here often? Well, you should." Cheesy one-liners are predictable, and most people are used to them, but preparation is key. Just like interview questions. Here are the most common ‘Chat Up Lines’ you are likely to be asked at interview and a light-hearted steer on how to approach them.... read more

Special Guest: Jamie Heaslip

Special Guest: Jamie Heaslip January 29 2020

We're joined on the show by a former international rugby player, Jamie Heaslip. Jamie joined us to talk about his rugby career, life after rugby, the Irish tech scene, Flender, and lessons he's learned along the way.... read more

Girls In Tech Dublin - Coral Movasseli

Girls In Tech Dublin - Coral Movasseli December 10 2019

Laura and Paul had a fascinating conversation with Coral Movasseli (Managing Director of Girls in Tech Dublin) about how to get more women into the tech industry.... read more

New Report: Future Of The Funds Industry In Ireland [Free Download]

New Report: Future Of The Funds Industry In Ireland [Free Download] December 03 2019

The funds industry in Ireland has been in a state of constant change so we've put together a report on the future of the industry. The report covers FinTech, fund managers, fund services firms, advisory companies, ManCos and others who have a vested interest in the changing nature of the funds industry in Ireland.... read more

Top Tier Recruitment Launches Simon Community Partnership

Top Tier Recruitment Launches Simon Community Partnership November 20 2019

Top Tier Recruitment is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Dublin Simon Community to help support their efforts to provide services at all stages of homelessness and enable people to move to a place they can call home. Listen to Pat Greene describe how they've been helping people over the last 50 years.... read more

Chief Happiness Officer: Evelien Veenman

Chief Happiness Officer: Evelien Veenman November 06 2019

How would you rate your company culture? Laura & Paul had a fascinating discussion with Evelien Veenman about her unusual role as 'Chief Happiness Officer' at the innovative Dutch company, Experius.... read more

The Power Of Your Employer Brand [Discussion With Niamh O’Connor]

The Power Of Your Employer Brand [Discussion With Niamh O’Connor] October 29 2019

Laura & Paul had a fascinating discussion about employer branding with Niamh O'Connor, Brand Strategist at The Pudding. The Pudding is a commercial and creative brand agency in Dublin. They work with companies to build, re-position and grow game-changing corporate and employer brands. Read on or listen in to understand the power of employer branding and how to make it work in your business to attract (and retain) talent in the financial services and Fintech industries.... read more

Andrew Keating on Diversity & Inclusion

Andrew Keating on Diversity & Inclusion October 23 2019

Building an inclusive business, an inclusive culture, is a challenge. In this extract from our Diversity & Inclusion Guide, Andrew Keating (former Group Chief Financial Officer and Executive Sponsor of Inclusion & Diversity at Bank of Ireland) shares his insights on this key issue.... read more

How To Handle An Unsuccessful Job Application

How To Handle An Unsuccessful Job Application October 02 2019

It can be really disheartening when you're unsuccessful in your job application. How to handle an unsuccessful job application? Read on (or listen in) as Laura and Paul help you through this difficult time . . .... read more

How To Negotiate A Job Offer

How To Negotiate A Job Offer September 17 2019

You got the job! Congratulations! Now it's time to work out the agreement. We'll walk you through the tricky question of how to negotiate a job offer.... read more

Building An Employee Benefits Tech Company - With David Kindlon

Building An Employee Benefits Tech Company - With David Kindlon August 28 2019

We were very pleased to be joined by David Kindlon, CEO and Co-Founder of Eppione, a company which offers cloud-based HR and Employee Benefits software as well as a complete insurance broker service. David joined us on the Your Pursuit Of Happiness podcast to talk about how he and the Eppione team have transitioned an offline business to become an HR & Employee Benefits tech company with a worldwide audience.... read more

Keeping Track Of Your Job Applications

Keeping Track Of Your Job Applications August 14 2019

Ever wondered whether it's necessary to keep track of job applications and to follow-up?  If so, how and when do you do it? Laura and Paul give you the low-down on this issue.... read more

Should You Steer Your Job Interview?

Should You Steer Your Job Interview? August 08 2019

Ever wondered whether you should you try to steer the interview discussion or is it best simply to respond to questions? If trying to steer the conversation, how and when do you do this? Laura and Paul walk you through this dilemma.... read more

Talking Corporate Coaching & Mentoring With Philip Coffey

Talking Corporate Coaching & Mentoring With Philip Coffey July 31 2019

We’re joined on this blog post by Philip Coffey, an Executive Career and Life Coach based in Dublin. Philip is a senior HR professional with over 14 years’ private, public, multinational and HR consultancy experience. He is very passionate about the value of implementing Coaching, Mentoring, Career Development and Employee Engagement programmes in organisations. In fact, he was the winner of the 2018 HR Champion Leadership Award for the successful delivery of a Mentoring & Career Development Programme in Trinity College Dublin. He was also a keynote speaker for at the European Mentoring and Coaching Council International Mentoring Day event. As an Executive Career and Life Coach, Philip enjoys helping people navigate life and career obstacles so they can realise their true potential. He has developed and delivered Personal Branding, CV, LinkedIn & Interview Skills Programmes for individuals and organisations. Philip has joined us to talk all things corporate coaching & mentoring. ... read more

Social Media And Your Job Search

Social Media And Your Job Search July 11 2019

Ever wondered about the impact of your social media activity on your career? Are there things you should do? Are there things you shouldn't do? Today on the Your Pursuit Of Happiness podcast, Laura and Paul walk you through the social media minefield.... read more

Apply Directly Or Via A Recruitment Consultancy?

Apply Directly Or Via A Recruitment Consultancy? July 04 2019

Ever wondered whether you should apply to a job directly or via a recruitment firm? Sure, we lean a particular way on this but, today, Laura and Paul will give you their honest opinions and give you some tips to consider either way.... read more

How (And Why) To Optimise Your LinkedIn Profile

How (And Why) To Optimise Your LinkedIn Profile June 13 2019

If you've applied for a job or been asked in for an interview in the last few years, the chances are good that your potential employer will take a look at your LinkedIn profile. Here's why and how to optimise your LinkedIn profile.... read more

How To Answer Behavioural Interview Questions

How To Answer Behavioural Interview Questions May 14 2019

Many businesses use behavioural interviews to assess the skills, knowledge, and values of potential new employees. Here's how to answer behavioural interview questions in the financial services and Fintech industry.... read more

How To Manage Your Job Search

How To Manage Your Job Search May 02 2019

In this helpful episode of the 'Your Pursuit Of Happiness' podcast, Laura & Paul help you manage your job search so you can get the career you want.... read more

Inclusive Ireland - Event For Financial Services & FinTech Professionals

Inclusive Ireland - Event For Financial Services & FinTech Professionals April 25 2019

FuSIoN (Financial Services Inclusion Network) and Top Tier Recruitment welcome members of Ireland's financial services & Fintech industry to an evening of networking and lively discussion around the topic: Inclusive Ireland - A Destination of Choice for Financial Services & Fintech Professionals on Thursday 9 May 2019.... read more

Employer Profile: AQMetrics

Employer Profile: AQMetrics April 23 2019

Today, Paul talks with Claire Savage (COO) and Lorraine Lyons (Senior Business Development) from Irish financial services success story, AQMetrics, to learn a little about the company's story and to discuss new opportunities opening up at the rapidly-growing Fintech.... read more

Career Planning Tips

Career Planning Tips April 16 2019

In this episode of the Your Pursuit Of Happiness podcast, Laura & Paul share their career development tips and advice on how to achieve the career you want and deserve.... read more

How To Answer Tricky Interview Questions

How To Answer Tricky Interview Questions April 14 2019

In this helpful episode of the Your Pursuit Of Happiness podcast, Laura & Paul help you answer some of the most difficult questions you're likely to be asked in your next job interviews.... read more

How To Move From The Corporate World To A Startup

How To Move From The Corporate World To A Startup April 08 2019

In the recent episode of the Your Pursuit Of Happiness podcast, Laura & Paul discussed what's involved in moving from the corporate world to a startup. Have a listen to the episode and then let's take a look at some of the key questions . . .... read more

How Do I Hire Non-EU Citizens In Ireland?

How Do I Hire Non-EU Citizens In Ireland? April 05 2019

Stamp this, stamp that, stamp the other. What does it all mean? You have found the perfect candidate but you simply do not understand if you can hire them based on their visa status. Sounds familiar, right? Here's how to hire non-EU citizens in Ireland.... read more

How To Use An Employer Job Spec Before An Interview

How To Use An Employer Job Spec Before An Interview March 12 2019

Being called for an interview means that the potential employer feels that you have the skills required. Give yourself the best chance of success by understanding how to use an employer job spec ('job specification') to prepare for the interview.... read more

CV Preparation Tips

CV Preparation Tips February 08 2019

Every interview will go through your CV / experience at some point and in some way. One of the surprising stumbling blocks that we would see is a lack of prep around the actual CV. Knowing your CV well might seem like a given but sometimes, can be the very thing that trips you up. Here are some CV preparation tips to give you the best chance of success in your next interview.... read more

5 Reasons To Start Your Fintech Job Hunt Before Christmas

5 Reasons To Start Your Fintech Job Hunt Before Christmas November 19 2018

Many people looking for a Fintech role in Ireland believe they are better off waiting until January to hunt for a new job. Some feel that looking prior to Christmas is a waste of time or, in a lot of cases, just put it off due to the time of year... read more

Top 5 Tips to Stick to your 2018 Fitness Resolution

Top 5 Tips to Stick to your 2018 Fitness Resolution February 03 2018

We all understand the importance of fitness, not only for slimming done or improving the appearance of our bodies, but from a mental health perspective. When our bodies and minds are fit, we are less prone to medical... read more

Future of Fintech

Future of Fintech January 31 2018

I will begin with saying, what a fantastic event I attended yesterday with special thanks to Eoin Fitzgerald of Enterprise Ireland who organised such an impressive event. I was exposed to a roomful of the who’s who of Fintech not only in Ireland but on an international basis. There were more than 100 top people from all over the world including places like Mumbai, Sydney, Toronto, Chicago, New York etc. In attendan... read more

The Importance of Body Language in Interviews

The Importance of Body Language in Interviews December 06 2017

We’ve all been to an interview that we felt could have gone better, or maybe we weren’t on top form that day. It can be frustrating, as a face to face interview is your first chance to impress the interviewer. The individual interviewing, be it a recruiter or HR, will...... read more

A guide to keeping active with a busy work life

A guide to keeping active with a busy work life October 31 2017

2018 is quickly approaching, and I’m sure many of us have yet to keep to our promise of joining a gym, taking up Pilates, or simply keeping fit for 2017! As the days get shorter, and the nights get longer, the urge to “get up and go” diminishes a little more every day....... read more

Returning to Ireland

Returning to Ireland October 17 2017

Ireland’s unemployment rate has fallen to 6.1 per cent, according to the Central Statistics Office. The last time Ireland saw a rate of unemployment at this level was in June 2008, prerecession. The Department of Finance has estimated that unemployment rates will fall...... read more

€10K prize draw at this week’s FinTech 20 event!

€10K prize draw at this week’s FinTech 20 event! October 14 2017

€10K prize draw at this week’s FinTech 20 event! Top Tier Recruitment are delighted to be sponsoring this week’s FinTech 20 event, organised by Irish Tech News in UCD. Tickets are sold out and we are excited about participating in this great event. Paul Smyth will be mod... ... read more

5 Ways to improve the Job Offer Cycle for your Candidate

5 Ways to improve the Job Offer Cycle for your Candidate October 11 2017

You’ve selected your shortlist, gone through rounds of interview only to have your first pick turn your offer down! The most frustrating thing in the world for clients but how do you do your best to attract the right people and make sure that offer gets accepted? We gi...... read more

Life in Krakow

Life in Krakow October 04 2017

In recent years we have seen a large number of international companies expand to Poland, offering a great environment for expats to think about working there. With a wide range of things to see and do, a growing economy, and a large international community, Krakow coul...... read more

Demand for Contract/Daily Rate Roles

Demand for Contract/Daily Rate Roles October 04 2017

Demand for Contract/Daily Rate Roles There has been a notable increase in the amount of contract/daily rate roles on offer in the Technology industry. We catch up with Kasia Wisniewska, Senior Consultant, to find out a little but more about these types of jobs. What do y...... read more

FinTech Ireland Video

FinTech Ireland Video August 25 2017

Great video by Business and Finance highlighting the strength of the FinTech industry in Ireland featuring our very own Laura Smyth. ... read more

Fintech Ireland Event @ NCI 8’th June 2017

Fintech Ireland Event @ NCI 8’th June 2017 June 09 2017

We were delighted to be the recruitment partner to last night’s Fintech Ireland event in NCI in the IFSC. We really enjoyed meeting many of the country’s growing and established firms across the Fintech ecosystem and look forward to working with many of them going forw...... read more

Robotic Process Automation in a Nutshell

Robotic Process Automation in a Nutshell June 06 2017

RPA is becoming more and more in demand. We work with Financial Services and Fintech clients exclusively and while the skill set is in high demand within these industries, the candidate pool in Dublin is quite light. The IDA recently hosted a fantastic event in The Mar...... read more

There’s no Place like Home!

There’s no Place like Home! May 24 2017

The aftermath of the 2008 financial meltdown and the associated doom and gloom led to mass emigration from Ireland. In the four years following the crash 300,000 left Irish shores, 4 out of 10 were aged 18-24. In this time, half of adults aged between 25 and 34 conside...... read more

106 Days to Hire!?

106 Days to Hire!? May 10 2017

Since we started Top Tier Recruitment in January of 2106, we have been lucky to work with some great clients and candidates. We decided to look at some of the data we have to understand the blockages from when a role is released to when the successful...... read more

How to land your Dream Job?

How to land your Dream Job? May 09 2017

When trying to secure your Dream Job, think outside the box and be a little more proactive rather than re-actively waiting for a new role to be released as it might be too late at that stage!... read more

5 Tips When Moving Back To Ireland

5 Tips When Moving Back To Ireland February 23 2017

After surviving a traumatic and turbulent economic ride, here we are a few years on seeing a diminishing unemployment rate. It is no surprise the thousands of jobs being created per month is attracting many Irish abroad back to the Emerald Isle. Moving back can be very...... read more

Do People Leave Companies Or Leaders?

Do People Leave Companies Or Leaders? February 05 2017

Understanding why an employee leaves is absolutely vital for a leader to do in preventing shock resignations. Do people leave for money or are their other reasons? Read this blog to understand different motivations contributing to their decision... read more

Are you Ready for your New Career Resolution 2019?

Are you Ready for your New Career Resolution 2019? January 04 2017

Are you Ready for your New Career Resolution 2017? November and December are traditionally quieter months for job hunters but January gets busier allowing the new job season to start. Decision makers have come back from holidays recharged and looking for new talent for...... read more

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