Higher Standards Mean More Demand

New complaince and service standards are feeding strong demand for suitably qualified staff.

Serving up the Goods

A shortage of jobseekers in the accountancy profession is having an inflationary effect on salaries.

Advanced Diploma in Sales

A new 3rd level course in sales management is aimed at owner managers of small & medium sized enterprises who want to beef up their sales management skills.

IT boom in Belfast

Northern Ireland is quickly becoming a very candidate-driven market with demand for experienced high calibre candidates far outweighing their availability.

A Temporary Solution - Sunday Tribune

Summertime, and the living is not quite as easy as it should be, given the levels of absenteeism through sunny days or legitimate holidays. This is in addition to the fact that many industries experience a surge in demand during these months. So the quest

Skills Shortage Threatens Financial Services Sector.

Bottlenecks in technology projects caused by a lack of management talent are hampering the progress of Ireland's financial services sector.

Careers - Some of the best jobs the recruitment industry offers are in ....recruitment

It's as good as matchmaking. When recruitment consultants clinch a deal, they hitch up an eager employee with the right firm and all three parties are happy. But the job demands tenacity, a flair for business and the ability to think on your feet.

Have your say

Upskilling is not just important, it is crucial to the future success of Irish business. Upskilling empowers existing staff to adapt to changing market conditions and cultivates a positive workplace for individuals to build their career.

The Sunday Business Post - How to perk up your employees

Employers keen to attract strong candidates in a competitive labour market are taking a increasing innovative approach to the humble perk.

The Irish Times - Another steller year for jobs market

Despite concerns over inflation and a slow housing market, jobs growth is unlikely to suffer.

The Irish Times - Technology projects a very healthy outlook once again

Despite the downturn of a few years ago of the ICT sector continues to offer excellent career prospects.

The Irish Times - A huge sector that is now spoilt for choice

When most people think about engineering they tend to visualise buildings or heavy machinery but the discipline is far broader than that.

The Irish Times - Demand for Accountants Stays Strong

The move to IFRS reporting, the adoption of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and the impact of the US's Sarbanes-Oxley legislation resulted in a buoyant recruitment market for accountants in the general market, according to the latest Brightwater Salary

The Sunday Business Post - Beware of Great Expectations

Students need to be careful to research their chosen college course carefully or they may find their salary and career expectations are not met when they graduate.

Back for Good

Living abroad? Thinking about coming home to live & work in Ireland. Barry McCall finds that there's probably never been a better time to do it.

The Sunday Business Post - Flexibility is the best way to keep staff.

Recruitment in banking and financial sectors was steady in 2006 and recruiters in the field expect further growth in the year ahead.

The Sunday Times - Wrap up for the perfect homecoming

This Christmas the labour market boom will tempt many Irish people working oversees to return permanently.

The Irish Times - Resurgent IT sector leads jobs market expansion

What with an IT bounce-back and a biopharma boom, not to mention the rise and rise of the financial services sector, 2006 proved to be a truly steller year for the Irish Recruitment Market.

The Irish Independent - A risky business

With insurance one of the fastest growing sectors in the Irish economy, underwriters are in demand.

The Sunday Business Post - Brightwater offers a bright future

Mark Byrne, who manages the Industry & Commerce division at Brightwater Recruitment Consultancy's Dublin office, confirmed the accountancy and finance jobs market is very strong at present, particularly in Dublin.

The Sunday Times - The Enterprise Network - Progress Report - Brightwater

A recruitment firm that focuses on filling permanent positions in blue-chip companies, Brightwater has expanded its horizons over the years and now operates across a broad spread of sectors from financial services to IT and the pharmacueticals industry.

The Sunday Business Post - Share options back in IT job offers.

The market for IT contractors in Ireland grew by 25% in 2005.

ACCA Magazine - Salaries for trainees.

What choices are open to accounting college graduates? David Byrnes, consultant with Brightwater takes a look at the future for young trainee ACCAs.

World Finance - IFSC

Why Ireland is the premium choice of location for financial services companies!

Sunday Tribune - A Dream Job for Christmas

All I want for Christmas is a Dream Job - when you should start looking for your new career.

The Star - Engineers shortage stalls big projects.

Major private and State building projects are being delayed because of a reluctance to hire foreign or less experienced engineers, according to Ireland’s largest professional recruiter.

Sunday Business Post - Telecoms Opportunities Abound

Recruitment activity in the telecoms sector has seen a surprising upsurge.

Sunday Business Post -IT sector records strong growth.

IT salaries and roles have increased over the past 12 months.

Sunday Business Post - Senior Lawyers sought by Firms

Demand for senior lawyers has doubled in the past year.“In-house roles were once considered alternative career paths for people who couldn’t handle the pressure of private practice,” he said. “This has changed substantially in recent years, particularly i

The Marketing Journal - "Marketing in a Traditional World"

How do the traditionally conservative accounting and legal firms manage their marketing? Irish recruitment firm BrightWater Selection takes a look at new (and old) techniques of business development.