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Soft skills: what are they and why do they matter?
Soft skills: what are they and why do they matter?
Read on to learn more about soft skills and why they are so valued by employers
By Michael Page
3 min read
Surviving your job search
Surviving your job search
Finding a new job can be extremely challenging – and lengthy, even for the most experienced professional. For the best c...
By Michael Page
2 min read
Temporary, contract and interim jobs – what’s the difference?
Temporary, contract and interim jobs – what’s the difference?
Although they are all non-permanent positions, they are used for very different purposes
By Michael Page
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Cover letter and CV advice

What to include on your CV
What to include on your CV
Your CV is the first glimpse a hiring manager will get of you
By Michael Page
3 min read
10 things to remember when writing your CV
10 things to remember when writing your CV
Make sure yours ends up in the ‘yes’ tray
By Michael Page
1 min read
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10 things to remember when writing a covering email
A good covering email will make your CV stand out from the countless others that pass across an employer's desk.
By Michael Page
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Attraction and recruitment

Assessment centres
Assessment centres
Assessment centres were traditionally a feature of volume recruitment campaigns but employers are increasingly incorpora...
By Michael Page
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Talent spotting
Talent spotting
It’s often said that people are a company’s most important asset, and while this is certainly true, it’s also correct to...
By Michael Page
2 min read
How to write a job description
How to write a job description
Attracting top talent to your organisation doesn’t just happen by chance. Aside from creating a compelling brand message...
By Michael Page
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Development and retention

Managing the redundancy process
Managing the redundancy process
The loss of jobs across all sections of Irish society has become an all too familiar reality following the collapse of t...
By Michael Page
3 min read
Tips for succession planning
Tips for succession planning
When a senior manager leaves an organisation, whether it’s a sudden departure or a well planned one, a gap is left that ...
By Michael Page
3 min read
Ten cost-effective tips for a competitive benefits package
Ten cost-effective tips for a competitive benefits package
People are motivated in many different ways, with career advancement and a better work/life balance often topping the li...
By Michael Page
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Induction and engagement

Motivate employees
How to motivate employees
Have you noticed a drop in your team’s productivity? Are staff less excited about new projects? They may be feeling demo...
By Michael Page
3 min read
How to manage disputes and conflicts
How to manage disputes and conflicts
Disputes in the workplace, regardless of how petty they may appear on the surface, need to be addressed quickly and open...
By Michael Page
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First day employment
First day of employment
Michael Page Ireland has created a simple checklist of information to prepare and present to your new employee on their…
By Michael Page
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