Career Coaching Workshop – Dublin 18th October
Just a quick post to say that there are still spaces available at the Career Coaching workshop which will be run by Paul Mullan & Jane Downes on 18th October in Dublin 2.
For more information on content and the coaches read career coaching.
Any queries email paul@measurability.ie.
According to a new survey 20% of companies indicated that they are likely to let staff go over the next year. This survey collected the views of 100 companies in Ireland ranging from multinationals to SME’s. Did we really need this survey to tell us what we already know?
Yes redundancies are coming thick and fast in Ireland. I would point out though that redundancy is a thing we will have to accept as part of the employment landscape. Employers can no longer afford to stand still and employees the same. Both need to be constantly reinventing themselves to stay ahead of the competition.
The survey goes on to indicate that there will be more competition for jobseekers and that employers have said that they are experiencing an increase in the number of CV’s sent in the first 6 months of the year. This is stating the obvious but is in fact very true. Jobseekers need to equip themselves for a competitive job market ensuring that the have impact CV’s to stand out in the crowd and effective interview skills to land the job.
The final point of the article indicated that employees should stay put and ride out the storm. I would not agree with this point so much. You see there are excellent opportunities in a downturn. Yes we read the stories about job loss but we do not read the stories about employers hiring key staff to help them through this tough period. Recession or a downturn can provide plenty of opportunities for companies and individuals if you look for them and more importantly take action. Many companies come out of a downturn in a much better position. Equally individuals can gain in these tough times.
Some years I read an interesting comment in a business book – “there is a recession but I have decided not to take part.” This comment is worth some thought.
It is estimated that 80% of Irish workers are unhappy in their career. Unfortunately many of these workers accept this situation. Few take action to seek career satisfaction. This workshop can help you on the road to a more suitable career ….
WORKSHOP CONTENT
Career clarity & career direction
Career planning
Expert advice to market yourself – CV’s & Cover Letters
In-depth understanding of Job Search strategies
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP FACILITATORS
Jane Downes of Clearview Coaching Group www.clearviewcoachgroup.com and Paul Mullan of Measurability www.measurability.ie are two of Irelands leading Career Coaches helping jobseekers across Ireland successfully navigate career hurdles.
WORKSHOP INFORMATION
Location: Dublin City (D2)
Date: 18th October
Time: 10.00 – 2.00
For more information email info@measurability.ie or post a comment
Scenarios – Managerial Judgement Ability Test
Scenarios is a unique ability test developed by SHL which provides information about managerial judgement. Managerial Judgement is an individual’s ability to evaluate managerial situations and decide the most appropriate and effective ways of handling these situations. It was developed to support recruitment and development within commercial environments.
Scenarios – What does it measure?
As outlined above scenarios measures an individual’s managerial judgement. The test outlines 16 managerial situations with a number of possible responses. The individual is asked to rate each of the responses from a scale of highly desirable through to highly undesirable. Throughout the test 100 responses are rated. Answers are compared against ideal answers generated by management experts providing an indication of the individual’s managerial judgement.
Benefits of Scenarios
Recruitment – provides information on whether an applicant knows how to manage.
Development – Provides organisation with feedback and information about their existing staff.
Measurability offers psychometric testing Services to organisations in Ireland. They offer a wide range of psychometric testing solutions including Scenarios Contact us now for a sample Scenarios report or more information about out services. Email info@measurability.ie or visit www.measurability.ie
We are starting to review HR & Recruitment Services in Ireland. If you have a HR or Recruitment related company and want some free online exposure leave a post. We get quite a few daily hits on this site from Irish traffic.
Reviewing HR & Recruitment in Ireland – Antrim, Armagh, Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Derry, Donegal, Down, Dublin, Fermanagh, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Tyrone, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow
Below are a list of blogs that will offer information and advice on a number of key areas related to Jobs, Recruitment & Careers.
www.cvsandinterviews.ie – Offers expert advice on CV preparation and Interview preparation. Interview Coaching tips and techniques to help you succeed in the job market.
www.cvs4jobs.ie – Offers expert advice on how to prepare a killer CV. There are also related career topics.
www.careersandjobs.ie – Offers advice on everything to do with Careers and Jobs. Read excellent post from a leading Irish Career Coaches, Interview Coaches and CV experts.
www.jobsnews.ie – Offers up to date jobs news in Ireland – new job creation and job loss.
www.hrandrecruitment.ie – Offers articles about hr and recruitment issues in Ireland such as psychometric testing and outplacement services.
I hope you find the above sites useful.
Psychometric Testing – Improving recruitment.
Most companies I speak to place an advert, screen the applications and CV’s, make a short list, interview, screen-out unqualified applicants, check referees and make an offer to the surviving applicant. Increasingly companies are realising that this process is not an effective means of recruiting and selecting the right people. The cost of a wrong hire can be as much as 3 times salary and so selecting the wrong people is costing companies dearly. So how can companies improve recruitment and selection?
Psychometric Testing & Effective Interviewing
I read an interesting article recently that described and interviewee like a tree. The part that is visible (fruits) and the part that is not visible (roots). The problem with most traditional interviews is that they focus on what can be seen (the fruits). These interviews fall into two categories; a glorified sales pitch by the interviewer or an informal conversation. They lack direction and focus and no two interviews are the same making it difficult to compare candidates objectively. For effective recruitment you will combine a competency based interview with psychometric testing (for example ability tests and personality questionnaires). This combination will help you dig beneath the surface and uncover important information about applicants.
Mistakes in recruitment can be costly and for some firms they can mean the end of a dream. Effective analysis, planning and utilising effective assessment techniques can greatly improve your hiring decisions.
Psychometric Testing in Ireland
Do you need more information about psychometric testing services and effective interviewing? Measurability offers psychometric testing and interviewing support throughout Ireland – Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Cork, Waterford, Sligo and much more. They offer a wide range of psychometric tests, ability tests and personality questionnaires both online and offline.
Recent reports have indicated that Dublin commuter towns have been hardest hit by unemployment. There have been calls for the government to channel more energy in attracting employers to set up in these regions. Some of the findings are below.
Newbridge – 21.5% of the population on the live register.
Navan – 9.61% of the population on the live register.
Edenderry – 16.5% of the population on the live register.
Maynooth – 19.76% of the population on the live register.
Athy – 14.88% of the population on the live register.
Bray – 6.36% of the population on the live register.
Ardee – 21.03% of the population on the live register.
According the CSO unemployment rose 6.4% last month to its highest level since July 1999. There are now just under 200,000 people signing on in Ireland.
There have been calls from the government to step up its school building programme to help combat the slump in the construction sector.
There has been mixed job news in Ireland over the last week with jobs created in Galway and jobs lost in Dublin. Ryanair announced the closure of its Dublin call centre with 40 telesales jobs to go. Thermo King announced the creation of 19 new jobs at its plant in Galway where it employs 600 staff. If you would like to read more about these announcements visit.
Jobs in Ireland