How To Hand In Your Resignation
Congratulations! You got the job! Now, let's look at how to hand in your resignation in the right way.... read more
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Understanding High Performance - Enda Lynch Of The Munster Rugby High Performance Leadership Programme
Paul recently had a fascinating talk with Enda Lynch who's the Head of Enterprise at Munster Rugby. Enda runs the Munster Rugby, High Performance Leadership business in partnership with the University of Limerick. Read on or listen in to learn how to achieve high performance in your career and in your business.... read more
How To Handle An Unsuccessful Job Application
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 Create A Great Place To Work [Interview With Fania Stoney]
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We had a fascinating conversation about employee engagement (and a lot more) with Fania Stoney of Great Place To Work on a recent episode of the Your Pursuit of Happiness podcast.... read more
How To Negotiate A Job Offer
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
Talking Employee Financial Wellness With Adam Hankin Of Wagestream
We were very pleased to discuss employee financial wellness with Adam Hankin (General Manager - Ireland) of Wagestream, a rapidly-growing Fintech on a recent episode of the Your Pursuit of Happiness podcast.... read more
Talking Fintech With Andrew Quinn of Dublin Business School
We were very pleased to be joined on the Your Pursuit of Happiness podcast by Andrew Quinn, Course Director for Accountancy, Finance, Financial Technology & Business Analytics Programs at Dublin Business School.... read more
Building An Employee Benefits Tech Company - With David Kindlon
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
The Future Of Technology In Financial Services - With Hesus Inoma Of Grant Thornton
Today, we're very pleased to be joined by Hesus Inoma, a leader from Grant Thornton's Financial Services Advisory practice where he leads the FinTech service offering. Hesus kindly joined us to talk about all things Fintech, funds, and financial services.... read more
Keeping Track Of Your Job Applications
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?
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
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
Pete Townsend of Norio Ventures On The Funds Industry In Ireland And On Helping Tech Startups
Pete Townsend is a fascinating guy. An influential leader with an extensive career in asset management, asset servicing and advisory, he regularly delivers insight as a keynote speaker, moderator, MC, and podcaster. We spoke with Pete about his background, how he helps tech businesses via Norio Ventures, and about the future of the funds industry in Ireland.... read more
Social Media And Your Job Search
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?
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
Special Guest Interview: Vessy Tasheva of Vessy.com
We talked with Vessy Tasheva of Vessy.com about how we can make the Irish financial services industry a more diverse and inclusive place to work.... read more
How (And Why) To Optimise Your LinkedIn Profile
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
Paul Smyth’s Diversity & Inclusion Speech At FuSIoN (Financial Services Inclusion Network)
Paul Smyth from Top Tier Recruitment gave the opening address at the FuSIoN event with an exploration of the concept of 'safety' and how it applies to financial services companies in Ireland seeking to improve their diversity & inclusion.... read more
Special Guest Interview: Sarah Johnston Of BriefcaseCoach.com
We talked with Sarah Johnston of Briefcasecoach.com about how she helps high performers land amazing jobs thanks to her services as an interview coach, executive resume writer, LinkedIn Branding expert, and Career Coach.... read more
How To Answer Behavioural Interview Questions
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
The Impact Of Brexit On The Irish Jobs Market
The Brexit saga continues. Today, we look at how Brexit impacts upon the Irish jobs market and how you should react.... read more
How To Manage Your Job Search
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
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
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
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
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
The Rapid Rise Of ManCo’s in Ireland
In the recent episode of the Your Pursuit Of Happiness podcast, Laura quizzed Paul on the rise of ManCo's in Ireland.... read more
Moving To Dublin For Your New Job? How To Find A Place To Live In Dublin
Landed a new job in Dublin? Congratulations! Now wondering how to find a place to live in Dublin (or Ireland)? This will help...... read more
How To Move From The Corporate World To A Startup
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?
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
Your Workplace Culture And The Employer Value Proposition (EVP)
Today's we're looking at how to understand your workplace culture and its impact on your company's EVP (Employer Value Proposition). ... read more
Wondering How To Prevent A ‘Shock’ Resignation? Follow These 7 Steps
Managers are measured by the success of their team so leaving a key team member can have a serious impact on your own performance. So, if you're wondering how to prevent a 'shock' resignation, here are seven steps you can take. ... read more
How To Research A Company Before Your Job Interview
Interviews have stages and structures that rarely change. Regardless of the level or type of role you are interviewing for, you are likely to be asked a question that resembles:... read more
How To Use An Employer Job Spec Before An Interview
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
‘Appetite for Disruption’ - Enterprise Ireland At Its Thought-Provoking Best
Enterprise Ireland’s 2019 'Appetite for Disruption' was a fascinating event. I had the pleasure of speaking with and hearing from, many entrepreneurs, business leaders, advisors and influencers within the world of FinTech and financial services. Here's a quick summary of the event . . . ... read more
CV Preparation Tips
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
Hot Topics In FinTech & Financial Services - January 2019
Ready for a big new year? Here are some of the hot topics in FinTech & Financial Services for you to consider.... read more
Employers In The Irish Financial Services & FinTech Industry: Are You Ready For This Change In 2019?
If you're an employee or employer in the Irish FinTech and Financial Services industry, you'd probably agree that 2018 was quite a year. The Irish economy continues to grow but has been both buoyed and battered by Brexit.... read more
Hot Topics In FinTech & Financial Services - December 2018
As we approach Christmas, here are some of the hot topics in FinTech & Financial Services that have people talking. ... read more
5 Reasons To Start Your Fintech Job Hunt Before Christmas
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
6 Interview Chat Up Lines to be Prepared for!
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:Who are our main competitors?... read more
Top 5 Tips to Stick to your 2018 Fitness Resolution
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
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
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
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
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! 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
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
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 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
Great video by Business and Finance highlighting the strength of the FinTech industry in Ireland featuring our very own Laura Smyth. ... read more
Are you Hiring? How to get more from your recruitment partner…
Sometimes, recruitment is seen as one dimensional – sourcing CVs to fill a given role. This is a transactional model that is fast becoming redundant and is most definitely outdated already. Undoubtedly, as a...... read more
Fintech Ireland Event @ NCI 8’th June 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
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!
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!?
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?
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
Happy Easter from TTR
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Our Top Tips - Working For The Best Recruitment Consultancy!
As the market becomes more saturated with jobs, we now see more and more recruitment consultancies opening and existing ones have a robust recruitment drive, but how do you choose the best one to work for?... read more
5 Tips When Moving Back To Ireland
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?
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 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
Managing Your Exit Strategy
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