The Resourcing Services team deal with multiple clients and contractors daily. As one of the largest IT contracting services organisations in Ireland, we are often asked opinions on a contractor (whether they would be a good fit), their performance (of course), and what extra benefit they might bring to the role. On the contracting side…

…….Nothing is ever all rainbows and unicorns.  Sorry! Contractors are more likely to overwork. When working for yourself it is a never-ending cycle of project work, searching for the next project and then back to delivering again. It can be quite exhausting. There is always something to be solved and when you have an office…

We use our own contractors on placements within the Group, ensuring only the best quality contractors are placed with clients. The phrase “eating your own dog food” is thought to have originated from an actual dog food manufacturer in the late ’80s (seems pretty obvious!).  However, it really came into its own in 1991. Microsoft’s…

Due to a number of factors, there has been a massive increase in the number of contractors and remote workers in Ireland. Organisations have embraced this change, especially as a result of the recession, when organisational structures went from a ‘pyramid to pancake’ framework to reducing costs and source more affordable talent. The advancement of…

A record 221,895 people are now employed in companies supported by Enterprise Ireland bringing it to the highest total employment level in the 20-year history of the agency. Other figures released at Enterprise Ireland’s annual End of Year Statement announcement show that 16,971 new jobs were created by Enterprise Ireland supported companies in 2019 and…

Our teams come across multiple organisations offering accounting solutions to busy professionals.  Some, such as Contracting Plus, specialise in services for ‘Independent Professional Contractors’. Regardless of which accounting solution or set up you select, it’s always good to see what information they make available online.  We came across a simple calculator on the Contracting Plus…

It wasn’t that long ago that work could only be completed from one location due to the fact we had to be ‘plugged into’ a power source. Internet connectivity relied on a physical wire for a connection. Today, thanks to technology we can potentially do our job from anywhere in the world. Employee flexibility With the invention of smartphones, tablets, Cloud and 4G…

A cover letter is used to entice the potential contracting manager to view your resume. You want to leave the reader wanting more and feeling positive about opening your resume. Bottom line is; if you are going to use a cover letter make sure it’s a good one! Where possible you should tailor your cover…

So, you’ve applied for the job and you’ve got an interview. Many people think the next step is to turn up to the company’s office and sit through the interview. The better prepared a candidate is, the easier it is to stand out from the competition. We have outlined some useful tips below which will…