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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
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Creating a career plan
Creating a career plan
Having goals, ambition and knowing what you want in life is key to succeeding in your career. Without a clear pathway…
By Michael Page
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Cover letter and CV advice

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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
1 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
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
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Attraction and recruitment

Interview tips from recruiters
Interview tips from recruiters
Six of our experienced recruitment experts have let us in on their top interview tips for the interviewer. As an…
By Michael Page
3 min read
Finding top talent
Finding top talent in a candidate-rich market
How do you process a high volume of applications and find the talent you really need?
By Michael Page
5 min read
Asking competency based interview questions
Asking competency based interview questions
What are competency based interview questions? Competency based questions are used in an effort to make the interview pr...
By Michael Page
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Development and retention

People management: Developing yourself and your team
People management: Developing yourself and your team
Efficient people management can boost employee engagement, encourage your teams to improve their performance at work, an...
By Michael Page
4 min read
Five ways to combat work-related stress in your team
Five ways to combat work-related stress in your team
Dealing with stress in the workplace can be difficult as a manager, it is clear that a stressed team can be less product...
By Michael Page
4 min read
How to make the most of exit interviews
How to make the most of exit interviews
Exit interviews are often seen to be a tick-the-box exercise and an investment of time into an individual who is no long...
By Michael Page
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Induction and engagement

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
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
3 min read
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
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