Why Tech Hiring Managers Should Always Look To The Future

Tech recruitment has understandably taken a more cautious approach recently. While this is a prudent short-term strategy, for tech companies, it's crucial to maintain a future-focused vision when it comes to building your talent pool.

Company Culture – Beyond the Beanbags

Company culture is crucial in any talent retention & attraction strategy but so many companies wrongly assume it's all about benefits.

The Role of Learning & Development in HR

Bridging the Skills Gap - how L&D initiatives serve as a cornerstone of strategic HR planning.

Seize The Season

Why December is the best time to start your job hunt!

Getting Set For The Final Quarter

Hiring on a temporary or contract basis for the busy season could be the answer to staffing challenges.

Cover For Holidays – Are you Covered?

Waving goodbye to the office as you go on annual leave is the best feeling! But what happens to your workload while you're away?

Soft Skills Vs Technical Skills - Equal Importance?

Having the technical skills to do the job is no longer enough for funds professionals, soft skills matter too!

Trends in Software Testing

Jobs in software testing are increasing in number so what are the key trends?

Why is Python so popular and who uses it?

What is Python, who uses it and why?

Staffing Solutions for HR Professionals

HR departments are busier than ever so bringing in extra resources on a temporary basis is the ideal solution.

Why a Career in Risk Management is Anything But Risky

As the regulatory landscape of financial services and technology continues to evolve, risk management has become an increasingly sought-after career choice.

When, If Ever, Do Job Contracts Get Extended?

Do job contracts ever get extended?

Love your Life Sciences Career

What keeps life sciences professionals in their roles or attracts them to new organisations?

Love IT Contracting

Derek Smyth takes a look at all the wonderful reasons for IT professionals to take up contract roles.

Life Sciences Recruitment Trends

Caitriona Breaw takes a look at Ireland's Life Sciences industry which includes Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices and Diagnostics organisations. Ireland is home to 18 of the world’s top 20 pharmaceutical companies and 15 of the world’s top 25 MedTech companies.

Single Use Systems in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

With recent announcements of new facilities that will utilise Single Use manufacturing systems from companies such as MSD, Zoetis, Janssen and Regeneron and with companies such as Meissner and Artesyn manufacturing such systems here in Ireland it’s clear that Single Use Processing is becoming a key platform for the biopharmaceutical industry.

Should You Stay Or Should You Go?

Counter offers in a job searching process - weigh them up carefully

Why We're Not Quite Done With Virtual Interviews

Are virtual interviews here to stay?

Why a return to 5 days in the office could spell disaster for employers!

Why employers should be flexible when it comes to office presence & WFH.

Key Priorities For HR Leaders – Attraction, Retention & Engagement of Employees

Celia Moloney takes a look at what are the key priorities for HR professionals in recruiting and retention of staff.

Handing Over For The Holidays

Leaving the office for annual leave? Make sure you do an efficient handover first!

Spread Your Wings - From Administrator To PA!

A Personal Assistant’s job can be incredibly challenging and involve long hours and multi-tasking at its best. But it can also be incredibly rewarding.

Why Now Is The Best Time For Solicitors To Leave Their Jobs

The Irish legal jobs marketplace is incredibly busy across both practice and in-house and with a talent shortage, it's an ideal time for job seekers to get that perfect job.

4 Key “Soft” Skills For Accountants

The "softer" skills are in demand when it comes to hiring accountants but what are they?

Why Contracting Is No Barrier To Getting A Mortgage

Derek Smyth of BWTechnology talks with David O'Reilly of Fenero about how the myth of contracting being a barrier to getting a mortgage is untrue. David outlines the best way of successfully getting a mortage while being a contractor.

Interview with Dan Purcell Founder and CEO of Ceartas

Gareth Fleming, Director of Technology at Brightwater sits down with Dan Purcell, Founder and CEO of Ceartas

Tips for keeping up to date with new technology

Stacy Keogh is a Technology Recruitment Manager with Brightwater Technology and focuses on the recruitment of software engineering professionals.

Kieran Towey, Head of Applied Intelligence with KPMG.

John Howe, Manager of Data Science in Brightwater is in conversation with Kieran Towey, Head of Applied Intelligence with KPMG.

Handing Over For Holidays

Doing a handover at work pre-holiday ensures you're not interrupted on your well deserved annual leave and your colleagues can easily manage your workload and clients.

Martin O'Reilly CEO & Co-Founder Output Sports

Gordon D’Arcy, Brand Ambassador with Brightwater is in conversation with Dr. Martin O’Reilly, CEO and Co-Founder of Output Sports.

Receptionists – Back in Business

Are employers doing enough to ensure that they have adequate reception cover once they start returning to the office? Emma Anglim takes a look at why receptionists could be in short supply.

HR – Burned Out or Ready to Go?

HR have been busier than ever! But now, just at the point of burnout, there's a whole new set of challenges upon the return to the office.

John Howe, Manager Data Science & Analytics

John Howe, Manager Data Science & Analytics is in conversation with Gareth Fleming, Director of Brightwater’s IT division

Rena Buckley

Tom Wilkinson Commercial Director of Brightwater is in conversation with Rena Buckley, Chartered Physiotherapist and a well known figure in GAA circles having been a dual player with Cork camogie and football.

Interview with Danú Coffee

Gordon D’Arcy, Brand Ambassador with Brightwater is in conversation with Peter Cooke, co-founder of Danú Coffee, an indigenous Irish coffee company.

Interview with Martin O’Leary

John Howe, Manager with Brightwater’s IT team is speaking with Martin O’Leary, a Data Scientist who he recently placed in a role.

Interview with Kevin O’Loughlin

Kevin O’Loughlin, CEO of Nostra is in conversation with Gareth Fleming, Commercial Director of Brightwater

Interview with University of Limerick

Gordon D’Arcy, Brand Ambassador with Brightwater is in conversation with Professor Tiziana Margaria, Co-Director of BSc/MSc Immersive Software Engineering with UL and Mr J.J. Collins, of the University of Limerick

Accountancy MONTH Stephen Gahan

Tom Wilkinson, Commercial Director of Brightwater is in conversation with Stephen Gahan of ODG Advisory Limited.

Accountancy MONTH Michael J Walls

Michael J Walls is Head of Finance with AndOpen and is in conversation with Jean O’Donovan Director of the Brightwater Group.

Accountancy MONTH David O'Reilly

David O’Reilly, Director of Tax with Fenero is in conversation with Jean O’Donovan, Director with Brightwater.

Accountancy MONTH Grace Caraher

Jean O’Donovan, Director with the Brightwater Group is in conversation with Grace Caraher, Principal Consultant with Brightwater’s Accountancy Division.

Accountancy MONTH Simon Morris

Simon Morris, Manager - Accounting Practice & Tax at Brightwater is in conversation with Jean O’Donovan, Board Director of the Brightwater Group

Accountancy MONTH, Annita McGettigan

Annita McGettigan, Manager - Accountancy at Brightwater is in conversation with Jean O’Donovan, Board Director of The Brightwater Group.

ENGINEERS WEEK Ian Haynes

Ian Haynes, Head of Engineering at Lynoslife is in conversation with Brightwater’s Commercial Director Cathal O Donnell. An Irish life sciences company, Lynoslife specialises in the fields of contract formulation and manufacturing and has bases in Mayo and Cork.

ENGINEERS WEEK ​Germaine Sheehan

Cathal O Donnell, Commercial Director with Brightwater is in conversation with Germaine Sheehan, Senior Civil Engineer with Egis Road and Tunnel Operations.

ENGINEERS WEEK ​Nigel O’Leary

Cathal O Donnell, Commercial Director of Brightwater’s Engineering, Supply Chain & Life Sciences Division is in conversation with Nigel O’Leary, Assistant Manager of our Life Sciences division in Cork.

ENGINEERS WEEK Conor Bannon

Cathal O Donnell, Commercial Director of Brightwater is in conversation with Conor Bannon, Manager of Brightwater’s Engineering division.

TECH MONTH Jorg Koletzki Group CIO AerCap

Gareth Fleming, Director of Brightwater’s IT division is in conversation with Jorg Koletzki, Group CIO of AerCap.

TECH MONTH Eamonn Costello

Gareth Fleming, Director of Brightwater’s IT division is in conversation with Eamonn Costello, co-founder of patientMpower.

TECH MONTH Anthony O’Callaghan

Gareth Fleming, Director of Brightwater’s IT division is in conversation with Anthony O’Callaghan, Chief Information Officer (CIO) of The Carbery Group.

TECH MONTH Martina Fitzgerald

Gareth Fleming, Director of Brightwater’s IT division is in conversation with Martina Fitzgerald, CEO of Scale Ireland.

TECH MONTH Sarah Mac Nulty

Sarah Mac Nulty, Senior Consultant wihin Brightwater's IT division is in conversation with Gareth Fleming, Director of Brightwater’s IT division

TECH MONTH Derek Smyth

TECH MONTH Stacy Keogh

Stacy Keogh IT Recruitment Manager in conversation with Gareth Fleming, Director of Brightwater’s IT division

Brightwater's Regional Market Insights

Tom Wilkinson, Commercial Director of Brightwater’s Cork office gives his insights into the regional hiring market for 2021 and reviews the year of 2020.

5 Reasons Why December Is A Good Time For Employers & Job Seekers

5 reasons why hiring managers and job seekers should use December to plan their next step

Brightwater Executive Market Insights

Estelle Davis, Managing Partner of Brightwater Executive and Board Director of the Brightwater Group offers her insights on the Executive level hiring market for 2021 and reviews the year of 2020.

IT Jobs Market Insights

Gareth Fleming, Commercial Director of Brightwater who oversees our IT division is in conversation with Gordon D’Arcy, Commercial Director of the Group.

Human Resources Jobs Market Insights

Mark Byrne, Commercial Director of Brightwater who oversees the HR division is in conversation with Gordon D’Arcy, Commercial Director of the Group.

Sales & Marketing Jobs Market Insights

Mark Byrne, Commercial Director of Brightwater who oversees the Sales & Marketing division is in conversation with Gordon D’Arcy, Commercial Director of the Group

Market Insights Accountancy Division

Jean O’Donovan, Commercial Director of Brightwater who oversees the Professional Services division gives insights into market employment trends across accountancy.

How To Succeed At Interviews Masterclass

Brightwater's Gordon D'Arcy and Cathal O Donnell Associate Director of Brightwater sharing industry knowledge and insider secrets to clinching that job during the interview!

Market Insights Business Support Division

Emma Anglim, Associate Director of Brightwater's Business Support division gives insights into market employment trends across Business Support in conversation with Gordon D'Arcy, Commercial Director

Brightwater's CV & Interview Masterclass

Brightwater's Gordon D'Arcy and Eimear Walsh Associate Director of Talent Acquisition & Training sharing industry knowledge and insider secrets to getting your CV to the top of every hiring manager's list!

Why Market Volatility Means More Front Office Jobs

Why the pandemic has caused an increase in roles across investment management

7 Reasons For Employers To Use A Recruiter

When talent attraction isn't your company's strength, it makes commercial sense to use a recruiter.

Temporary, Contract and Interim Recruitment

Planning Your Job Search

In the summer of 2020, Eimear Walsh, Associate Director of Brightwater took part in a webinar series in association with the Rotary Club and Mentors on “Planning Your Job Search”. A seasoned recruiter, Eimear gave some great tips and advice on how to start your job search and what to consider when creating a CV, a cover letter and social media profiles.

Marketing Always At The Helm

We take a look at how Covid-19 has pushed marketing to the top of every business' priority list and how the job has changed focus to cope with the new normal.

How HR has changed during a pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the nature and pace of many jobs and the HR sector is no exception.

Why using temporary staff to expand your workforce is key for employers

Hiring temporary staff may help employers drive their businesses forward

How the Covid-19 pandemic has changed sales roles

Brightwater takes a look at how Covid-19 has changed the very nature of a sales role and how employers and sales representatives are reacting.

Brightwater’s Temporary & Contracts Accountancy Division

Annita McGettigan, Manager within Brightwater discusses Brightwater’s Temporary & Contracts Accountancy Division

Life of a Brightwater Temp

We’ve asked Kate, a full-time actress and part-time Brightwater temporary worker to talk about her experience in temping with Brightwater.

Brightwater's Business Support Division

Emma Anglim, Associate Director with Brightwater’s Business Support division discusses Brightwater's Business Support Division.

Brightwater's Legal Division

Michael Minogue, Manager of Brightwater’s Legal division discusses Brightwater’s Legal division.

Brightwater's Accountancy and Finance Division

Jean O'Donovan, Commercial Director of Brightwater’s Professional Services division discusses Brightwater's Accountancy and Finance Division

Brightwater's Sales Division

Mark Byrne, Commercial Director with Brightwater discusses Brightwater's Sales division

Brightwater’s Cork Office

Tom Wilkinson, Commercial Director with Brightwater Recruitment discusses Brightwater's Cork division.

Brightwater’s Engineering Division

Cathal O Donnell, Regional Director with Brightwater Recruitment discusses Brightwater's Engineering division.

Mental Health Awareness When Working From Home

As Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 draws to a close, we look at how you can recognise and reduce the signs of mental stress in yourself and your colleagues when working from home.

What Kind Of Questions Are Asked In A Job Interview

Job interviews are nerve-wracking at the best of times. You may know every aspect of how to do the role you’re being interviewed for but when it comes to interview, if a question is phrased in a different way, you may stumble with your answer and as a result, leave a bad impression. So how can you prepare for questions that you don’t know will be asked?

How To Succeed In A Remote Interview

Brightwater's Stacy Keogh, Manager within our IT division goes through a step by step guide on how to best prepare and succeed in a remote interview.

Covid 19 Pushing Health & Safety Hiring To Top Of Employers' Priority Lists

With the stage set for companies to physically re-open over the next few months, health & safety for all employees is a concern and there has been a resulting spike in demand for health & safety professionals. We outline just some of the measures employers will have to take.

How to Structure a CV

Brightwater's Marc Bentley, Senior Consultant within our Engineering division outlines how Supply Chain professionals should structure a CV.

True Leaders

What are the characteristics of a true leader? True leaders are ones who lead in bad times as well as good. The ones everyone looks to for guidance especially in difficult times.

Administrative Professionals Day 2020

Today is Administrative Professionals' Day, time to appreciate all the work that admin teams do to support organisations everywhere.

The Manufacturing Sector, Emerging Heroes

The agility, innovation and quick response of the manufacturing sector to be a part of a global interest effort has been crucial in the fight against Covid-19.

Tech Support, Time To Shine

Working remotely has its challenges but it's made far easier with the help of technical support professionals.

Communication Strategies During A Crisis

An effective communication strategy is vital for businesses at all times, not just in a crisis.

Remote Onboarding

Not in the office? Not a problem! Why Remote Onboarding could be the Future for Employers

Virtual Interviews

9 Key Tips - to make your virtual interview a success

Time To Grow

One good thing emerging from this crisis is that people finally have the time to nurture their own personal growth.

It's Not All Doom and Gloom in the Jobs Market

There are still jobs available in these unprecedented times. Jonathan Gardiner shows how to maximise your LinkedIn profile.

7 Transferable Skills

While each role/industry does require a specific skill set, there are skills that are transferable across all sectors.

How To Manage A Remote Team

Managing a remote team can present unique challenges but understanding those challenges will improve both engagement and productivity.

Making Remote Working Work For You

The key to successfully manage remote working is to make it work for you.

Employee Appreciation Day

It's the little things that matter most!

A Career In Retail

Working in retail offers a myriad of career opportunities

First Placement - Robert Dooley

Congratulations to Robert Dooley of our Banking and Funds division within our Dublin office on his first placement!

Legal Secretaries - An Endangered Species

There's a real shortage of legal secretaries in Ireland but there's no shortage of opportunities for them.

xoxo The BW Tribe

Roses are red, Brightwater is Blue, We have a secret, We love working with you!

Senior Recruitment - Marc Bentley

Following his successful moderation at the 2020 National Engineering, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expo in City West. Marc has since been asked to speak for Enterprise Ireland, Griffith College, Marino College and TUD over the coming months. Not only that, but Marc also made Senior Consultant within the same week- talk about a busy man! Read his story

First Interview Vs First Dates

Brightwater not only getting you through your first interview but your first date!

Safe Hands

A safer internet is only made possible by the IT professionals behind the scenes.

January Blue Ribbon Winner

Congratulations Annita McGettigan, Manager of our Accountancy Division in our Dublin office on winning the Blue Ribbon for the month of January!

Banishing the Monday Blues

Introducing Brightwater engagement with the IBEC KeepWell Mark!

5 work habits to try in 2020

With the New Year, there’s always a lot of talk about a “New You” and lots of resolutions that are usually not sustainable. Developing good habits around your work routine rather than trying to do everything at once will pay far more dividends in the long run. We’ve outlined 5 work habits you should try to form in 2020.

CV Preparation

Writing a good CV can be one of the biggest obstacles you will face when seeking a new job. We've outlined our top tips to get your CV to the top of any employer's shortlist....... Read more below:

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Annual Review

Your annual appraisal shouldn't be viewed as an endurance test but instead as a stepping stone in your career. We outline how to get the most out of your performance review.

Brightwater - The Gift That Keeps On Giving

We may be biased but we think there’s no better place than Brightwater for your professional or personal growth to work as a recruiter.

Why December is the best time to job hunt

Like promising to go to the gym every day or learn a new skill, so many people decide that the start of the New Year is the ideal time to look for a job. It’s easy to assume that employers down tools when it comes to hiring in December but are you missing out on vital preparation time?

CV Success for IT Professionals

When it comes to CVs - One size doesn’t fit all!

November True Blue Winner

Congratulations Dara Nugent who has received the True Blue award for the month of November!

November Blue Ribbon Winner Dublin

Congratulations Ian Donnelly Senior Consultant within our IT Division in our Dublin office on winning the Blue Ribbon for the month of November!

Building an Award-Winning Team

Brightwater are the proud winners of the NRF Best Agency (Large) 2019

First Placement - Ellen Ryan

Congratulations to Ellen Ryan of our Business Support division within our Dublin office on her first placement!

First Placement - Kim Byrne

Congratulations to Kim Byrne of our Marketing and Sales division within our Cork office on her first placement!

Online – Irish retailers’ biggest challenge

With the advent of online shopping's biggest weekend of the year, are Irish retailers up to the online challenge?

Lean Into Leadership

Kitty Finn of the Brightwater Group attended the "Girls in Tech" event where key speaker Petrina Tinney offered some sage advice.

Science Week - We're Going Green

Now in its 24th year, Science Week (10th to 17th November) aims to engage everyone with all kinds of science. This year is focusing on climate action, seeking to help people understand climate change and what we can do to make a positive impact on it

First Placement - Éadaoin Looney

Congratulations to Éadaoin Looney of our Business Support division within our Cork office on her first placement!

October Blue Ribbon Winner

With a fantastic attitude, ability to source candidates for difficult roles and a work ethic that is second to none, Alexandra Slattery has been chosen as our Blue Ribbon Winner for the month of October.

Innovate or Evaporate

Accountants are no longer regarded as mere number crunchers but instead as cornerstones of their organizations.

Team Work Makes The Dream Work

No man is an island especially when it comes to work. Working smoothly as part of a team is essential.

What is it like to be a Woman in Tech

What is it like to be a Woman in Tech? What do most people perceive it to be? A woman surrounded by a world of men? After attending the #WinTechSeries Brightwater's Stacy Keogh of our IT Division discusses how the belief that tech jobs are a man’s world, is ever-changing!

Learning from failure – how you and your career can bounce back!

Everyone fails sometimes. It's how you deal with it that will define your success!

First Day Rules For Your New Job

There are rules for everything - just as everyone is getting to grips with the rules of rugby in the World Cup, others are starting new jobs knowing there will be unwritten rules that they have to be guided by in order to succeed!

Rules of Rugby

For the next four weeks the nation is going to be glued to their screens as Ireland, the number one team in the world, take on their opponents in the Rugby World Cup 2019.

You Don't Get To The Top Without Preparation

Going into the World Cup, Ireland is the number one in the world. Much like a career move, you don’t get to the peak of your career without a lot of preparation – read why preparation is key for the next step in your career – an interview!

Recruitment challenges facing the engineering sector

Conor Bannon, Manager of Brightwater's Engineering division outlines ways in which employers can improve their staff attraction and retention methods in order to maximise operational efficiencies.

Handing Over For Holidays

You can't truly enjoy your holiday if you're getting constant calls from the office with queries on clients, systems and projects. To avoid this, then a successful handover to colleagues prior to taking your annual leave is vital!

The A-Z to Getting Your Dream Job

The A-Z checklist that securing that dream job!

Invisible Heroes

In appreciation of System Administrator Appreciation Day we have decided to give a shout-out to all the invisible heroes out there!

Staying Cool for Summer

Even in the most formal of offices, the rules unbend a little when the sunshine appears. However there are still some lines that can’t be crossed. We take you through the do’s and the don’ts of corporate dressing for summer.

It's Ok Not to Know What's Next

Brendan McCarron of our Accountancy division discusses the importance of taking a moment to celebrate becoming a newly qualified chartered accountant before making tough, considered career choice.

Why Relocate to Ireland? Why Not?

Whether you are Irish and working overseas, now looking to return home or you’re considering relocation to Ireland, the question should really be: why WOULDN’T you want to move to Ireland?

Your Pre-Holiday Work Checklist

Sometimes the stress of just trying to get work completed before going on holiday means that you’re too exhausted to enjoy your break. We’ve outlined some tips to make your pre-holiday preparation go as smoothly as possible

Human Skills Vs Artificial Intelligence

Human skills are more important than ever in an age of Artificial Intelligence. At a time where tech skills are becoming more and more of a necessity, one thing that companies should never forget about is human skills.

Team Of Mentors Added To Brightwater Group

Mentors, a team of senior business advisors who provide expert mentorship services to a range of clients in various sectors, is to become part of the Brightwater Group!

Why people are choosing Temporary Jobs over Permanent Jobs...

What is the difference between temporary, contract or interim jobs? Emma Anglim, Associate Director of Brightwater's Business Support division discusses the differences between these three options so you can decide what would be the perfect solution for you?

4 Approaches Every Solicitor Should Adopt

Sorcha Corcoran, Consultant with Brightwater’s Legal division, outlines 4 approaches every Solicitor should adopt in order to accelerate their career!

How do employers expand their talent pool?

With the war for talent increasing all the time, employers are having to re-evaluate their own parameters of the perfect candidate. Fortunately for many, adjusting their expectations can mean getting the perfect candidate that was there all along.

7 Tips for Studying for Professional Exams

Implementing an effective studying technique is key to success in exams. However, how do you manage when you’re not a full-time student, but instead are studying for your professional exams whilst holding down a demanding job at the same time?

Locum Pharmacy Work Gathering Momentum

When you hear of contract work, pharmacy is not the first profession to come to mind. Peter Kelly, Head of Retail with Brightwater outlines the reasons why locum pharmacy work is growing in popularity

The backbone of every business

Today is National Administration Professionals’ Day – the day when administration staff, the backbone of every organisation, are appreciated for all the work they do! But what exactly makes these people so great? We’ve outlined just a couple of reasons below why administration professionals deserve a day for themselves!

What's Next For Newly Qualified Chartered Accountants?

Brightwater is the proud sponsor of Chartered Accountants Ireland Conferring Ceremonies. Michelle Massey, Consultant with Brightwater's Accountancy division was at the Dublin conferring and was on hand to offer congratulations to all new members.

Procurement Across Ireland

After attending Procurex last week, Marc Bentley consultant with Brightwater’s Supply Chain & Logistics division discusses the current landscape for public sector procurement in the Ireland.

The Shift In HR

Brightwater's Assistant Manager, Brendan McCarron discusses how seismic shifts in attitudes have pushed HR functions to review the ways in which they attract and retain staff.

Working With Autism

Derek Smyth, Manager of Brightwater’s IT division discusses how a number of big names are now working on viable programmes to help transition autistic talent into their technology workforce.

Balancing Work & Home - A Constant Juggling Act for Parents

Intense multi-tasking, strict time management, superb organisational skills, working 18 hours days and the ability to prioritise……. This may sound like a job description and in a way it is. It’s a job description that working mothers all over Ireland will recognise!

Critical Changes for Partners of Critical Skills Holders

With talent shortages across several sectors, the INIS has finally made it easier for spouses of non-EEA Critical Skills permit holders to work in Ireland. Varun Obhan outlines the changes.

Creating a New Seat on the Board - Chief Wellness Officer

For any organisation, having a successful wellness culture is a vital tool in both recruitment and retention of staff. But getting to this stage means this attitude has to come from the top. So is it time for wellness to take a (metaphorical) seat on the board?

Inspirational Women of Brightwater

As the world celebrates #InternationalWomen’sDay, we take a moment to champion the women of Brightwater and in particular two of our inspiring leaders; Barbara McGrath, MD of Brightwater and Estelle Davis, Managing Partner of Brightwater Executive.

Quality Engineer - Manufacturing

A Quality Engineer specialising in manufacturing discusses what first prompted him into the world of engineering and what a typical working day looks like for him

Project Engineer - Manufacturing

A Project Engineer within the Manufacturing discusses what first prompted him into the world of engineering and what a typical day looks like for him in KONE

Quality Manager- Manufacturing

A Quality Manager in the Manufacturing industry discusses what first prompted him into the world of engineering and what a typical working day looks like for him.

Project Manager - Construction

A Project Manager in the construction industry discusses what first prompted him into the world of engineering and what a typical working day looks like for him.

Process Engineer - Heavy Goods

A Process Engineer within the heavy goods industry discusses what first prompted her into the world of engineering and what a typical working day looks like for her.

Electrical Services Design Student - TU Dublin

Sheevoughn Gammad, Electrical Services Design Student at Technological University Dublin discusses what first prompted her into the world of engineering.

Electrical Control Engineering Student - TU Dublin

Aine Wynne - Electrical Control Engineering Student at Technological University Dublin discusses what first prompted her into the world of engineering.

Project Engineer - Consultancy

A Project Engineer within consultancy discusses what first prompted him into the world of engineering and what a typical working day looks like for him.

Automation/MES Engineer – Pharma

Automation/MES Engineer in the pharmaceutical industry discusses what first prompted him into the world of engineering and what a typical working day looks like for him.

CAPEX Engineer - Pharma

A CAPEX Engineer in the pharmaceutical industry discusses what first prompted him into the world of engineering and what a typical working day looks like for him.

The Power of No

Nigel O’Leary, Assistant Manager with Brightwater’s Cork office discusses how “No” is not your enemy, it's your greatest ally.

Work-LIFE Balance or Work-LOVE Balance? ​

These days work-life balance can seem impossible to achieve. We need to arrive at a point where we can manage our jobs to a point of loving not only our jobs again but our lives too and being able to balance both. So how can we change work-life balance to work-love balance?

Challenges Facing The Supply Chain Industry

Marc Bentley consultant with Brightwater’s Supply Chain & Logistics division discusses the 5 main challenges facing The Supply Chain Industry today.

Resilience – A ”Must Have” For Business Leaders

Annita McGettigan attended a recent Business Leaders breakfast for Chartered Accountants Young Professionals and the theme was "Resilience - Bend, don't Break". How does that apply to business leaders and what are the next steps?

Beating The Monday Blues

So just how do you defeat the January blues? Brightwater's Eileen Moloney outlines to 4 steps to turn that frown upside down!

ACCAs - Career Options Have Never Been Better Down South

You’ve got your ACCA results! After all your hard work, you are now looking to move? What's next for you and your career? Brightwater's Commercial Director, Tom Wilkinson says career options have never been better down South!

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Annual Appraisal

5 top tips to get the best out of your annual review!

A Career In Recruitment - Why I Made The Move

I was a highly successful sales manager with years of account management, business development and sales experience. So why on earth did I decide to start all over again with a career in recruitment?

Let Failure Fuel Your Success

Let failure play a part in your Success! A mantra that resonates with Brightwater's Stacy Keogh, Senior Consultant on Brightwater’s IT team a month after the Women in Tech Summit. Stacy discusses learnings from the Summit on the importance of using failure, criticism & feedback to fuel your success!

Women In Tech Summit - a place of passion and inspiration

Inspiring, passionate, creative some of the words Stacy Keogh, Senior Consultant on Brightwater’s IT team uses to describe the Women In Tech Summit.

SYS Annual Conference 2018, Diversity & Technology

The Society of Young Solicitors recently held their annual Conference and Black tie gala in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone, Co Westmeath. Brightwater are long standing supporters and sponsors of the SYS, and have been attending the event since 2003.

PyConIE 2018

The PyConIE Conference is an annual convention for the discussion and promotion of the Python programming language. It was the 9th PyCon conference to date and Brightwater have sponsored the event each year since its inception.

Why Cybersecurity should be in every employers' budget!

It’s no secret that Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand and low supply. After attending the European Cyber Threat Summit Ian Donnelly, Senior Consultant on Brightwater’s IT team discusses the threats and opportunities facing the industry.

A Career in Recruitment

Patrick Keeney, Consultant in Brightwater’s Accountancy division illustrates why he thinks running a marathon is similar to working in recruitment.

Flexible working arrangements in the legal sector – what private practice is offering

A career in law can be very rewarding but it doesn’t come without hard work. The pressures of the role and the demands of clients who are, in a lot of scenarios outside of the jurisdiction and time zone, can mean long hours in the office. The desire for the elusive ‘work/life balance’ is a big motivator for the majority of solicitors who get in contact with Brightwater and a big factor as to why so many solicitors look to make a move away from private practice and into in-house roles.

You're a Qualified Chartered Accountant - What Next?

We had the pleasure of joining the ACA Autumn Conferring yesterday and in the words of Barry Dempsey (CEO of Chartered Accountants Ireland), it was “impossible not to feel the palpable pride in the room” as the newest members of Chartered Accountants Ireland became ACA qualified. Years of hard work culminating in a fantastic ceremony and celebrations with loved ones. Now the dust - and the champagne bubbles - have settled the biggest question you are probably asking yourself is “now what?”

Innovation & Recruitment – the challenges facing Blockchain in financial services

I recently attended the third annual Blockchain for Finance Conference in the Aviva Stadium. A three day event, it was a terrific opportunity to learn about the challenges that those working in financial services face trying to exploit the potential of disruptive technologies like Blockchain. There was a great line-up of speakers and panellists and each talk was incredibly interesting. As someone who works with clients beginning to request an increasing number of CVs with Blockchain experience, it was particularly fascinating to hear all the differing viewpoints. I took away two main points from the conference; (a) innovation in this space (b) challenges facing the industry including recruitment.

CPD-The Final Countdown for Legal Professionals

As the 31st December CPD deadline fast approaches, what can solicitors do to ensure that they’re compliant with all CPD requirements for the 2018 cycle requirements?

When and How to Rebrand

Sometimes when it comes to branding, the old adage of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” isn’t the best approach. That’s particularly true in this era of constant change, both in consumer audience demands and ever evolving technology.

CIO Summit- The Evolving Digital Landscape

Anne Marie Walsh discusses how the evolving digital landscape is something that poses both one of the greatest challenges and opportunities to the world of work as we know it.

Brexit - The Main Challenges Facing the Irish Supply Chain & Logistics Sector

Marc Bentley, Consultant with Brightwater’s Supply Chain & Logistics division recently attended the Food & Drink Business Expo in City West and was struck by the number of challenges facing the sector, particularly in the face of Brexit.

Family Law Update - upcoming legislation on family leave.

Aoife O’Donovan, Senior Consultant with Brightwater’s HR division has put together a few points to help HR professionals keep on top of legislation regarding family leave.

How many jobs are too many?

I work placing HR professionals into all types of employment: permanent fulltime/part time, fixed term contracts and temporary assignments. In the HR field statutory and maternity contract covers are commonplace, yet occasionally good HR professionals I represent not even considered based on their career structure and career history. Particularly the amount of jobs they have had within a space of time, or how long they have spent with one employer.

When Summer In The Office Means Extra Work

When the summer holidays roll around (particularly in July and August), offices can resemble ghost towns. But don’t let the absence of your colleagues fool you! There is still plenty of work to be done and if you’re the one left in the office, how do you handle the extra workload without needing a holiday yourself?

Why Brand Names Aren't Enough Anymore

To attract top talent today, employers can no longer rely on salaries, benefits, generous perks and all the accompanying bells and whistles. Sadly neither can they rely solely on their brand name to both attract and retain staff.

Ireland’s Newest Tech Paradise

Hugh McCarthy, Regional Manager of Brightwater’s IT division, has nearly 20 years’ experience within the IT sector. Recently, Hugh has made the move from Dublin to Cork to develop Brightwater’s regional IT recruitment division. He shares his thoughts on the sector and why he is optimistic about the market in Munster.

Attracting & Retaining Millennials – Is It Really That Complicated?

By 2020, millennials will form 50% of the workforce and some major debate is going on about the generational transformation that organisations need to undergo in order to attract and retain these individuals. There is a lot of talk about the stereotypical perks and benefits being offered to attract millennials, particularly with the big tech companies such as on site break out rooms, beanbag chairs, concierge services, yoga classes and subsidised canteens amongst others. This tends to strike panic among the SMEs who just can’t compete with this level of generosity. But is this really what millennials want or are we over-complicating matters?

Let's Talk Tax

Robert Patterson, Senior Recruitment Consultant within Brightwater’s Public Practice and Taxation division recently attended the Irish Tax Institute Annual Conference, he shares his thoughts on the many talking points of the conference and the future of the tax profession in Ireland.

The Evolving Role of an Accountant

As a recruiter in the accountancy field, I’ve seen both the roles and performance expectations of accountants evolve over the years so that they have become a real commercial driver within their organisation. So it was incredibly fitting that last week’s Chartered Accountants conference in Kilkenny had “Evolve” as its theme.

Probing into Probation

Brendan McCarron, Assistant Manager of Brightwater’s HR division discusses the pitfalls of probation periods and the elements to managing a successful one.

How The World Cup Can Score You Your Dream Job

With the past few weeks of football over-indulgence and the high drama of the penalty shootouts, I started thinking about similar high-pressure situations. There are similarities between a successful penalty kick and a successful interview which I thought I’d share here.

Chartered Accountants - Consider a career in financial services

We’ve come to the end of a two week period of Spring Conferrings for the ACA Chartered Accountants. It was a huge achievement for all those being conferred in Cork, Dublin and Belfast. So after the celebrations, where to now?

Genevieve Slater

To mark International Women’s Day Thursday Brightwater is celebrating inspirational women. We are championing women who are leaders in their field and make a difference in their community. In this profile we are highlighting Genevieve Slater, Office Manager Europ Assistance as an inspirational woman.

Aisling Keegan

To mark International Women’s Day Thursday Brightwater is celebrating inspirational women. We are championing women who are leaders in their field and make a difference in their community. In this profile we are highlighting Aisling Keegan,Vice President & GM of Dell Ireland as an inspirational woman.

Barbara McGrath

To celebrate International Women’s Day March 8th, we’re championing inspirational women who are leaders in their own fields. We may be slightly biased but we think our very own Barbara McGrath, MD of the Brightwater Group is pretty inspirational herself. So we asked her a few questions to see what she had to say about her own career to date.

Shauna Greely

To mark International Women’s Day Thursday, March 8th Brightwater is celebrating inspirational women. We are championing women who are leaders in their field and make a difference in their community. In this profile we are highlighting Shauna Greely, Finance Business Partner at Ulster Bank and President of Chartered Accountants Ireland as an inspirational woman.

Estelle Davis

To mark International Women’s Day Brightwater is celebrating inspirational women. We are championing women who are leaders in their field and make a difference in their community. In this profile we are highlighting Estelle Davis, Managing Partner of Brightwater Executive, as an inspirational woman.

Aoife Clarke

To mark International Women’s Day March 8th Brightwater is celebrating inspirational women. We are championing women who are leaders in their field and make a difference in their community. In this profile we are highlighting our very own Aoife Clarke, Associate Director Brightwater Group as an inspirational woman.

Elaine Forde

To mark International Women’s Day March 8th Brightwater is celebrating inspirational women. We are championing women who are leaders in their field and make a difference in their community. In this profile we are highlighting Elaine Forde,Test Manager at Davy as an inspirational woman.

Engineers may see the rising sun

We recently did a survey with a number of Irish engineers on the reasons for deciding not to come home to Ireland. With the changes in the economy and the media constantly telling us that we are out of recession, why is now not the ideal time to come back to the “auld sod”? Our survey turned up some very interesting reasons, most being obvious, and some that varied between lifestyle and career. The possibility of “getting a job” wasn’t a barrier as people feel there are jobs here. However, are they the right jobs? Ireland has a lot to offer people at the moment but here are the main areas of concern for Irish professionals abroad who are considering coming home.

6 interview tips for the would-be recruiter

Recruiters can be harsh critics, after all, our reputation with our clients depends on getting them the right candidate. But when it comes to interviewing people to work as recruiters alongside us, we can be the toughest of judges!

How to get ahead in an IT interview #LovingIT

If you work in IT, you are aware the job market is in a very healthy place for most IT disciplines, whether you work in Software Engineering, anything Data related or Infrastructure. While there are many job opportunities, the market is still competitive and companies are discerning about who they bring into their teams, both in terms of technical capabilities and cultural fit.

Marketing Yourself Online = €$£

In sales it’s important to be able to market yourself effectively to both potential employers and potential buyers. The way to do this is constantly evolving. In the past a good salesperson was only expected to generate revenue through traditional sales, this was typically over the phone or face to face. Social selling is becoming progressively more significant. We can now use social networks to leverage our contacts, this allowing us to build successful effective relationships, prospect leads and achieve sales targets through channels that weren’t previously possible.

Love it or leave it – getting the most out of your job

Let’s face it – there are days when our jobs frustrate us so much that we want to go home at 11am but those days should be the exception rather than the rule. If you’re just working for a paycheck and not even liking any aspect of your job, then you should definitely think about a move. In order to excel in your career, your job should really engage and challenge you. So how do you start to love your job again?.

Behind every new job is a door to different opportunities!

Temp jobs open up a world of opportunity. Every assignment exposes you to new people and new contacts. You never know where paths may cross further down the line and what temp role may lead to an employer referring you to another department/company that they know is recruiting.

The Wheel. Electricity. Blockchain..?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock recently you’re bound to have noticed how much coverage Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies like Ripple have been receiving. It has brought the subject into the public consciousness from a position of relative obscurity. Most of the stories have gone something like this…”I bought €10 worth of Bitcoin 5 years ago by mistake and now I’m a millionaire!”…and, yes, for a lot of people who are actively involved in the marketplace it is a speculative attempt to make money.

Considering a career in Financial Services?

Becoming a Qualified Accountant is a huge achievement and no doubt the result of a lot of study, determination and hard work. With the ACCA exam results released last Monday the 15th of January, many newly qualified professionals are wondering what next?

Marketing is the unsung hero of the company!

​The landscapes of organisations have changed so much over the last 12 months. We have seen a huge amount of growth in marketing divisions. What was once seen as the fluffy side of the company has now become an integral part of a company’s overall strategy.

New Year - Time to Make that Move?

At some stage in their career, everyone experiences that dreaded “Sunday Evening Fear”, where you really don’t want to drag yourself into work on the Monday morning. The Christmas holiday period only serves to exacerbate this feeling for many. This means that the first day back in the office in January is the time when most people decide to make that move! But before you decide to tender your resignation, here are a few things to consider!

Great leaders don’t set out to be leaders…

Coming into a brand new year, many ambitious people will be aiming to get a promotion! Brightwater's Stacy Keogh discusses the steps to take in order to further in your career.

The Temptation to Temp

Who needs a permanent job – working on a temp or contract basis has many benefits and can be a great experience no matter what stage you’re at in your career.

If you’re not looking after your employees, somebody else will!

If you're not looking after your employees, somebody else will! Brightwater's Aoife O'Donovan discusses how employers will have to provide additional compensation, expand benefit packages and improve the overall employee experience in order to retain talent in 2018.

Employment Law - A Year in Brief

Brightwater's Assistant Manager, Brendan McCarron discusses headline and ticket items from the 2017 Employment Law change and Industrial Action Ibec forum.

My Career in Recruitment

Recruitment is most certainly not for everyone.The challenge lies in the fact that you are working with people and people are the most unpredictable product you could sell!

Caution - Engineers Ahead

Recently government bodies announced Ireland’s unemployment figure has fallen to 6.3%, the same figure as of November 2008. This figure identifies rebalancing of our economy post-recession and signals changes ahead for all sectors. Conor Bannon, Assistant Manager of Brightwater‘s Engineering Division talks changes ahead in the sector and what’s next on the recruitment front.

Are you really happy or just really comfortable?

It’s the time of year where we all tend to reflect and measure where we are at in terms of career satisfaction. It’s a natural thing as you look towards the following year. The question you should be asking yourself is, are you loving your job? Nothings perfect, but if you have serious concerns as an IT candidate on an aspect of your current role, the answer might be to make a change.

Building an award winning team!

Commercial Director at Brightwater Mark Byrne discusses what winning Best in Practice Sales & Marketing at the NRF awards means to him.

Putting The Talk Back Into Recruitment

Probably the most enjoyable thing about working in the recruitment industry is the number of people you interact with on a daily basis. It’s energising! As a recruiter you have the opportunity to speak with lots of people, to build lots of good relationships whilst enjoying some light banter, and all of this whilst doing your job. Daily networking certainly beats staring at a screen all day.

Eyes Opened at Cyber Threat Summit 2017

I attended the Cyber Threat Summit last week at the fantastic “Helix” on Dublin’s DCU campus. This event was a real eye opener. It kicked off with ICTTF president Paul C Dwyer. Paul is one of the world’s leading Cyber Security experts and he captured the audience with a very entertaining presentation giving an overview about how a small country like Ireland can play an integral part in the ongoing war with the “bad guys” in the IT world; hackers and criminals out to steal and disrupt. The ICTTF are a task force of professionals in cyber security that all have a common goal and believe you need a network to defeat a network. Then all of a sudden, an army of drummers banged their way down onto the stage. If people were not fully awake from Paul’s very entertaining presentation on how Bono could make the perfect CISO, this certainly shook things up. I have been to quite a few IT conferences over the years and have to say this was one of the best openings I have seen to date. Great job Paul.

The Who, What, When, Where & Why of GDPR

At present, most working professionals will have heard of, or been exposed to GDPR in some form or another. At the very least, you may have heard those 4 letters flung around the office in slightly panicked tones. For those who still haven’t got to grips with it, an extremely simple outline of it is detailed below.

Why Job Seeking is like Trick or Treating!

With Pumpkin Spice Lattés on the menu in every corner coffee shop, evenings getting ever darker and Halloween just around the corner, why not face your job seeking fears head on and begin your search today for a new role in finance? With just 8 Mondays separating Halloween from Christmas begin your job search now before everyone makes getting a new job their New Year’s Resolution!

So you want to be a recruiter? Here's what you need to know!

When you work in recruitment, you do get a lot of criticism. “Sure, how hard is it to send a CV over?” is one of the most popular (or unpopular depending on your viewpoint) comments. And in some respects, they’re right. Recruitment isn’t a hard job. But it is a tough one.

So, you’re finally a Chartered Accountant!

So, the day has arrived, you are now an ACA Chartered Accountant!!! It is an immense achievement! Proud pictures of ‘your dapper self’! Diploma in hand, trailed with bad dad jokes of ‘Be Audit You Can Be’. Your mother shedding a happy tear or two. After all why wouldn’t she, she has witnessed a mere 6- 8 years of hard work, late nights and lots of coffee!! The words ‘social life’ and ‘late nights’ will now all have new meanings to you. So where to now?

Could you be part of Ireland’s army of cyber security experts?

With cyber-attacks becoming more and more of a global threat and concern growing for businesses worldwide, the importance of cyber security cannot be underestimated. Nor can the ever increasing need for cyber security experts!

Hiring Temporary Staff & the Benefits to your Business

Brightwater’s Cork office has grown its temporary and contract division significantly over the last couple of years. Our experienced consultants specialise in placing the best temporary candidates across accountancy, engineering, business support and IT sectors. Our expert consultants outline the benefits that temporary employees can bring to your organisation.

Receptionist – the ultimate multitasking job!

As recruiters, we sometimes get to hear very frank and honest (if somewhat misleading) views of jobs both from job seekers and employers. One of the pet hates of our Business Support team is when they get asked to recruit for a receptionist and are told to find someone who can answer phones and look presentable! A receptionist is SO much more than that! On the flip side, we also get lovely employers who ring up in a panic wondering how they’re going to replace their receptionist with just one person!

Returning to work for a previous employer - good idea or not?

Thinking about returning to work for a previous employer? Been wooed back by the promise of promotion, career progression and the comfort of a familiar environment? You’re not alone. More people have taken this step than you think.

The 7 P's of a Great Sales Professional

Sales is one job that everyone thinks they can do! But it’s definitely harder than it looks and needs a certain type of person regardless of their academic qualifications or self-conviction that they could sell sand to the Arabs.

It’s Not You, it's Progression

So you beat some tough competition and have an exciting new job offer! Congratulations - now the hard part - handing in your notice...

GDPR - Made Simple!

On 25th May 2018 The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will replace the Data Protection Directive from 1995. The new measures contain many of the same principles and concepts as the current Data Protection Act. Which means that companies already successfully abiding by the 1995 legislation will probably be covered. However, the penalties for non-compliance are severe, and GDPR cannot be ignored.

Why would I use a recruiter? 5 candidate benefits from the inside

Before starting my career in recruitment not all of these benefits were evident! The lack of knowledge around how recruitment consultancies work could mean that you’re completely missing out on exclusive opportunities, guidance around the interview process. More importantly even better negotiations around your terms of employment, all of which come at absolutely no cost to you.

Reputation and Control

IBEC’s Employment Law conference in Croke Park on the 11th of May was a fantastic insight into the future of employment law, in particular how it is influencing best practice in the workplace.

Data Protection – What You Need To Do

With only one year remaining before the new EU regulations on GDPR come into effect the words whispered the most at the IBEC Employment Law Conference on the 11th of May were ‘Data’ and ‘Protection’.

Disruption 2017

Last Friday Brightwater Consultants attended the Chartered Accountants Ireland Annual Conference as a sponsor in the Radisson Blu, Galway. Assistant Manager of our Accountancy division Ciarán Bergin shares his thoughts on this flagship, annual event.

Cork is the real digital capital!

Ever Thought of a Move to the Rebel County?

Thinking about a move to the Rebel County? Tom Wilkinson, Commercial Director at Brightwaters Cork office talks why many professionals are considering the move to the “real” capital.

The return of Engineering

The Engineering sector is slowly but surely experiencing noticeable recovery in Ireland. This industry in particular was affected more drastically than other industries in Ireland during the recession.

ACCA exams - what next?

So you are about to sit your fundamental ACCA papers or perhaps your final exams, but have you anticipated where this will lead to and what opportunities may await you on the market?

ACA Young Professionals – Taking the Fear out of Networking

Brightwater was delighted to continue our longstanding partnership with Chartered Accountants Ireland and our sponsorship of the ACA Young Professionals. Brightwater’s Commercial Director Jean O’Donovan, along with Grace Caraher, Robert Patterson and Anneke Silva of our accountancy division were in attendance at ACAs most recent event “Taking the Fear out of Networking".

How to Love Your Job

Do you love your job? If you don't this doesn't have to be a permanent feeling and you can start the road to loving your job by following a few easy steps!

Why Engineering is a career to love!

Have you ever considered Engineering as a career path? Read our latest blog post to see why it is an excellent and fulfilling career path!

Falling in Love with your New Job

Got a new job but not sure if it’s right for you? Brightwater has put together our top tips on how to fall head over heels with your new job.

Chartered Accountants Ireland Annual Dinner

Brightwater was delighted to kick off our 2017 events calendar with sponsorship of the Chartered Accountants Annual Dinner on the 2nd of February in the Convention Centre.

Appraisals

The start of a new calendar year is usually the period when employee appraisals take place in the workplace. Read our latest blog post to make sure you are ready for your upcoming appraisal!

New Year, New Job – Take Control of Your Career in 2017

Ready to take control of your career in 2017? Let Brightwater take you through some of our top tips for securing your dream job and taking the next step in your career.

Brightwater - Temps of The Month

Read about our Temps of the Month during 2016.

Legal Island Annual Review of Employment Law 2016

Employment law is always a tricky yet busy area for HR professionals and getting the chance to listen to a summary of the year’s changes was an opportunity not to be missed. Eileen Wall and Marguerite Brahim of Brightwater’s HR recruitment division were delighted to attend this week’s Legal Island - Annual Review of Employment Law 2016. The highly popular annual event examined current developments in employment law and HR. As always, the event proved to be thought-provoking and delegates left with a much stronger understanding of the HR sector in Ireland.

5 Qualities of Good Administrative Assistants

Administrative assistants are the backbone to a business. Find out the qualities of good administrative assistants on our latest blog post.

Irish Brokers Association – Annual Conference 2016

Brightwater Recruitment Consultants Emma O’Driscoll and Anneke Silva were delighted to sponsor and exhibit at the IBA Annual Conference at Croke Park on Thursday 17th of November.

Is a career in IT contracting for you?

A job doesn't have to be 'for life' anymore. You can read more about IT contracting here.

IACT: Corporate Treasurers Summit 2016

Eimear Walsh and Sara Goulding of Brightwater’s financial services division and Estelle Davis and Jean Heylin of the executive team were delighted to attend and sponsor the IACT: Corporate Treasurers Summit Conference 2016.

PyCon Conference 2016

We were delighted to be sponsors and exhibitors of the PyCon 2016 conference on the 4th and 5th November in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Golden Lane.

Business and Finance CEO 100 2016

On October 18th, Business and Finance launched their annual CEO 100 edition sponsored by Brightwater Executive in the Marker Hotel.

Building your Career in HR

Human Resources is a fast-paced and lucrative career field with plenty of opportunities for job development and progression. Aoife O’Donovan, HR recruiter at Brightwater, talks about your career path in HR and what you can do to take the next step!

Got your FAEs - Now what?

3 long years of studying and you finally have your FAE results – now what? Ciaran Bergin, Senior Accountancy Recruitment Consultant at Brightwater discusses the current employment market and opportunities for qualified accountants.

SYS Annual Conference

It’s that time of year again! Brightwater’s Michael Minogue Team Lead for Legal and Marketing Executive Laura Mattimoe were delighted to attend & sponsor the SYS conference 2016 at the Strand Hotel in Limerick.

ACCA Financial Services Chairman’s Breakfast

Brightwater was delighted to sponsor the ACCA Financial Services Chairman’s Breakfast in the Gibson Hotel. The Brightwater financial services team of Eimear Walsh, Sara Goulding, Chloe Sheils, Lyn White, Grace Caraher and Annita McGettigan, along with Estelle Davis and Jean Heylin of the Brightwater Executive team were all in attendance at this highly topical morning.

Are you interested in becoming a Legal Secretary?

Working in Ireland

There has never been a better time to come and work in Ireland. Brightwater outlines the practical realities of working in Ireland with a guide to all you need.... Read on!

ACCA New Members Celebration

Brightwater recruitment consultants Annita McGettigan, Lyn White, Ciaran Bergin, Robert Patterson and Associate Director Jean O’Donovan were delighted to attend the ACCA New Members Celebration 2016 at the Aviva Stadium last week.

The Future is Bright.. for IT Graduates

Predict Conference– Journey From Data To Predictive Analytics

Brightwater were delighted to come on board as a partner of this year’s Predict Conference. Predict 2016 took place in the RDS from the 4- 5th October.

Chartered Accountants Ireland - Careers Evening

Brightwater is delighted to continue its partnership with Chartered Accountants Ireland and was proud to get a chance to speak at their Careers Evening on the 29th of September. Members of our accountancy team Lyn White, Ciaran Bergin, Robert Patterson, Grace Caraher, Annita McGettigan and Commercial Director, Mark Byrne were all in attendance at this interesting and informative evening.

The Financial Services Sector & Brexit – What's Next for Dublin?

Britain’s decision to leave the European Union is expected to drastically change the financial services sector in both London and Dublin. London has always been an attractive city for multi-national firms to operate, however Brexit has put Dublin as a leading beneficiary with a number of international banks considering relocating part of their operations. The financial services division at Brightwater discuss what implications Brexit may have for the Irish employment market.

Thinking about a career in retail?

The steady growth in Ireland over the past two years has resulted in a very healthy retail market. With domestic consumer demand steadily improving, the need for more retail staff is evident. Retail is the country’s largest industry and it is the largest private sector employer. Working in the retail industry offers a very exciting career path with there being many positive benefits to be gained from a career in retail. Retail jobs provide varied and challenging work and the chance to learn valuable skills.

Why Fund Services?

The funds sector continues to be a rapidly growing industry within financial services. Currently over 35,500 people work in financial services sector in the IFSC with industry trends pointing to even more positive growth. Dublin has positioned itself as a global hub in the funds industry with many of the largest firms such as Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citi, Credit Suisse, State Street and Blackrock operating within the capital. At Brightwater we’re seeing hiring and salary growth across all funds companies and the career development opportunities are higher than ever before.

IPASS Graduation 2016

On Saturday the 3rd of September myself and three other consultants specialising in accountancy here in Brightwater, Mark Byrne (Commercial Director), Lyn White and Tara Higgins headed to the Regency Hotel in Drumcondra to attend the IPASS graduation.

Making the Move in to Financial Services as a Newly Qualified Accountant

So you are a newly qualified accountant and are wondering what your future holds. The first job you move into following your qualification is crucial, therefore it is wise to ensure you are well informed about the options available to you.

Changes to European Medical Device Regulations - how does it affect Ireland?

With so many medical devices companies based in Ireland, the new European regulations governing medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics will have an impact - not least on costing, traceability and skills resources.

Post-Holiday Blues - Returning to Work

There’s nothing worse than the post-holiday blues that first day back in the office. Often the excitement of a holiday faced with the reality of work is not a pleasant experience, however there are a number of ways to make your return a little easier (and we’re not talking about scoffing toblerones from the duty free!)

You’ve Got Your Leaving Cert Results – Now What?

It’s that time of year again – 50,000 students across Ireland have this morning received their Leaving Cert results. This can be a time of delight for some, however can also mean dejection for others. The Brightwater team would like to congratulate anyone who has completed their Leaving Cert and have put together some useful advice whatever your results.

Holidays from Work – How to Switch Off

No matter how driven ambitious or career orientated you are, everyone needs a break from work from time to time. Holidays serve as a great opportunity to unwind and most importantly, return to the office refreshed and relaxed. In order to have a stress-free break here are our top tips to get the best from your time off.

5 Top Tips for Starting a New Job

Starting a new job is always intimidating regardless of experience. First days can prove a mixture of anticipation, engagement, and disorientation. During your first number of weeks it is critical to make the right impression with your new employer and colleagues. New recruits should be aware that there are a number of steps you can take in order to create a seamless transition into your new role.

Thoughts on the CIPD Conference

​Brightwater attended the CIPD conference in Dublin last Thursday (16th June). The theme, “Shaping Engagement and Wellbeing to improve performance” ; we thought that it would be another conference revisiting the topic, but delighted to be proven wrong! The variety of perspectives and speakers brought the core themes of engagement and wellness to life!

ACA Young Professionals Business Leaders Corner Summer BBQ 2016

The ACA Young Professionals Business Leaders Corner Summer Barbeque 2016 organised by The Young Professionals Committee and sponsored by Brightwater was held in House on Lower Leeson Street on Thursday June 23rd. I was joined by my colleagues, Mark Byrne, Ciaran Bergin, Robert Patterson, Grace Caraher and Lyn White.

An Alternative Career for Legal Professionals

If you asked recruitment consultants if they always wanted to be a recruiter, the majority would tell you that they fell into it rather than deliberately choose it as a career. However, you ask the same recruiters if they’d change jobs now, then the majority would tell you no! This is simply because recruitment offers a high-energy, competitive career that is unlike any other.

Why should I use a recruiter to find a job?

How many times in your life have you switched GP’s or your trusty mechanic? Apart from major moves or dissatisfaction, I’m guessing you have forged a long relationship with them – they understand your medical history and when to change the oil or go with the works on a full service (you or your car). Why would your career and your personal brand be any different?

IPASS Payroll Conference & Exhibition 2016

My colleagues and I attended this year’s IPASS Payroll Conference & Exhibition 2016 in the Croke Park Conference Centre. There were a number of engaging speakers on the day discussing the exciting opportunities and challenges facing payroll professionals in Ireland.

Brexit & the Dublin Financial Services Industry

On June 23rd Britain will vote on whether or not to stay in the European Union. The term “Brexit” has been around since approximately 2012 when serious rumblings from our British neighbours began to appear in relation to the pros/cons of remaining in the EU.

Game Changers: ACA Annual Conference 2016

Last week Brightwater’s Accountancy team was delighted to sponsor the 2016 ACA Annual Conference in the Radisson Blu hotel in Galway.

Privacy and your job search

It’s no secret that as a job seeker today, you will come across a hiring manager (or two) who will run a search on your social media profiles to see what lies beneath the professional front that you present. Sound unfair?

Spotlight on Women in Tech

I recently sat down with Vicky Twomey-Lee to catch up about Women in Technology. Vicky is a force to be reckoned with in the Irish Women in Tech scene, she founded and runs the Coding Grace and PyLadies Dublin as well as being on the executive board of Women in Technology and Science Ireland.

Thoughts from Irish Tax Institute Conference 2016

Last Thursday, The Brightwater Tax Team set off for Galway to attend the Irish Tax Institute’s Annual Conference. We landed in the Radisson Blu in time to join the participating delegates and conference organisers for a welcome reception in the hotel bar.

5 Ways To Ace Your Video Interview

In today’s time-poor and global market, the rise of the video interview is inevitable. Although they can feel awkward, here are 5 handy steps to help you prepare and ensure you get the most out of your video interview.

5 Reasons you didn’t get called for an interview (and how to bounce back!)

So, you spotted an ad for a job that was right up your street but got the bad news that you weren’t shortlisted for an interview? All is not lost, treat it as a lesson and avoid it happening it to you again with these 5 helpful tips.

Moving forward with your Maths/Statistics focused PhD

Graduates with backgrounds in Mathematics and/or Statistics wondering where to go next? If you haven’t thought about Data Science as a career previously, now is the time to investigate it further. There is a massive demand for high calibre candidates with your skills and technical abilities in Dublin.

Influential Women; Brightwater Women in Leadership

On a day as important as International Women’s Day, we recognise and appreciate the path that was carved out for us by fellow women. We also reflect on the responsibility that we have as women, for the path that we carve ahead for future generations.

International Women's Day at Brightwater

As we approach International Women’s Day in 2016, it looks like we are finally seeing some significant advances as Irish women leaders take their place amongst the decision makers of our nation.

How great is Cork to live and work in?

The Cork market for job seekers is very exciting at the moment – it might be the sense of community and the resilience of the people who have pushed through and successfully come out the other end after the recession.

40 Days to a new career

Don’t give up, get hired! Instead of half-heartedly giving up sweets for Lent, here’s a plan to set you up for success come Easter time!

Is IT Contracting a Solid Career Choice?

Ireland has an enviable reputation as an IT hub and offers terrific job opportunities for permanent and contracting professionals. A steady supply of independent IT professionals (contractors) lowers both cost (financial and riskwise) to the employer without the loss of innovation.

Getting Started in Your Job Search

There are several reasons why you may want to move job; career progression, money, wanting more challenges or the opportunity to gain new skills. Whatever your reason, there are several ways to go about it.... Read on

Using Social Media in Your Job Search

With the advent of social media, job hunting just got easier! Or did it? We take you through the minefield of social media channels to secure your ideal job......... Read on

How to Resign

With every new job offer, there can also be the tricky scenario of having to resign. In many cases, a resignation causes a lot of emotions on both sides but how do you avoid any bad feeling.......... Read on for our top tips:

How to Handle a Counter-Offer

You have succeeded at interview, you’ve secured the job, signed the contract and written a gracious resignation letter but what do you do when your current employer counter-offers.......... Read on....

Writing a Cover Letter

A cover letter is the best introduction to your CV that you can offer potential employers yet is still a major pitfall for most job seekers. For the best tips on composing a cover letter, read on........

Competency Based Interviews

There are several types of interviews but the one that is becoming increasingly common is the Competency Based Interview. It may sound intimidating but the reality is that this type of interview will get the best out of you as a candidate........ Read on for more

Panel Interviews

A panel interview can sound intimidating. Faced with the prospect of sitting opposite three or four interviewers, this can prove daunting for even the most senior executives but they are increasingly becoming a common part of the interview process........... Read on for our best advice on handling them.

Body Language in Interviews

We all know how important what you say in an interview is but never underestimate the importance of body language...... Read on.....

Common Interview Mistakes

We all get nervous during interviews, we all make mistakes. But employers are witnessing the same mistakes turning up again and again. We outline how you can improve your performance in interviews......... Read on for more

How to Get a Promotion

Even when you know you work hard and you deserve to be recognised, asking for a promotion can prove extremely stressful. Here's how to ask........

Negotiating a Pay Rise

Think you're due a pay rise and you're not sure how to approach your manager? Here's how to successfully get a pay increase...........

Getting the Most out of Networking

Whether you're looking for a new job, seeking a promotion in your current one or simply trying to develop new business relationships, networking is a vital lifeline. But if you're not prepared to put in the work, is networking a waste of time? Read on for our top tips on getting the best out of networking..........

Working Overseas

Working abroad can be an incredibly exciting experience but have you thought your decision through? And how do you deal with visas, work permits and the actual packing? We've outlined everything you need to consider before making your final decision............ Read on for more

The 2016 Salary Survey is here!

Details and insight to ensure that no matter if you’re a job-seeker who wants to know your worth or represent a company interested in current market rates, you will get up to date information about the Irish job market.

I’ve passed my FAE’s, now what?

A new generation of FAE qualified professionals are carefully considering their options as their training contracts come to an end.

Are you our next Recruiter?

The Brightwater Group is looking for highly motivated Recruiters to join our teams.