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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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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 »

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Mullingar e-Working Centre

Are you commuting long distances and would like to work closer to home? Westmeath County Council has provided remote working facilities in the historic Governor’s House, adjacent to the Council Offices on Mount Street, Mullingar. Comfortable work space is available with both Wi-Fi and plug-in broadband provided.  The e-Working Centre is suitable for both employees or… Continue reading »

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Joint Recruitment Channel Option – Midlandjobs & Topic Newspapers

MidlandJobs.ie  and Topic Newspapers are delighted to announce a unique pairing of their respective recruitment ad services to offer a one-off joined-up option to our respective customers. This unique pairing offers the benefits of both print and online media to the customers of both companies. In an era when media audiences are increasingly fragmented, this… Continue reading »