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Mullingar Walking and Cycling

Mullingar is a vibrant town located in the heart of Ireland, with an exceptional quality of life that is hard to match. One of the town’s most significant assets is its extensive cycle and walking amenities, including the Old Rail Trail and the Royal Canal Greenway. The Old Rail Trail is a 40-kilometer cycle and… Continue reading »

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Midlandjobs – Selling our region in the Midst of a Cost of Living Crisis

It’s only a mere 10 years since the Midlands was considered the “poor relation” of Irish employment and economic growth. The post financial crash era saw the then Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton put in place the National Action Plan for Jobs programme.  Fortunately, the local authorities in the Midlands followed his lead with some… Continue reading »

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Generation Apprenticeship Listings – Free For Employers

Leaving cert results are due to be released on 3rd of September.  This will be a big day for many young people across the Midlands. For many there will be the tried and tested academic track to the achievement of career goals. However there is another tried and tested route to career achievement – Apprenticeships. … Continue reading »

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Midlandjobs Adds Field for “Key Competencies” in Job Listings

To highlight the importance of competencies in the recruitment process, the Midlandjobs.ie website has now uniquely had a new field to our job listings screen, especially for Key Competencies. We strongly encourage employers to consider using competency based recruitment techniques in 2021. Of course skills will always be important for securing a job anywhere. And… Continue reading »

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What Work Perks Should Employers Offer Irish Candidates?

Working in the Midlands

Work perks are quickly becoming a crucial part of attracting the very best candidates to your roles. Yes everyone loves a competitive salary, open-plan city-centre offices and plenty of holidays – but companies are being forced to get inventive with perks to make their business the place to be for inspired, young applicants. So, what… Continue reading »