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New Year, New Job: How to Use December to Get Ahead
If “new job” is on your list for 2026, here’s a little secret: December is your secret weapon. Wh...
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How to Keep Candidates Engaged Over the Holidays
December hits, and the recruitment process suddenly feels like it’s been wrapped in tinsel and sh...
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Bored at Work? What to Do When Motivation Packs Its Bags
We’ve all been there. You log in, check your emails, make a coffee, scroll through LinkedIn... an...
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Celebrating 25 Years of VANRATH with a Charity Casino Night
VANRATH recently marked its 25th anniversary in style with a Charity Casino Night held at the ico...
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Mid-Sized Recruitment Firms = Tech Industry’s Secret Weapon
The tech sector is booming. Start-ups are springing up across Northern Ireland, global giants are...
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"Describe a time you dealt with a difficult customer"
A classic. Whether you’re interviewing for a retail job, a tech support role, or a client-facing ...
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What to Do If You’re Facing Discrimination At Work
*Please note: Some advice in this blog is specific only for those living in Northern Ireland.Let’...
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Why Employers Across Northern Ireland Choose VANRATH
Hiring shouldn’t feel like a never-ending to-do list. That’s why so many organisations across Nor...
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How Data Can Help You Make Better Hiring Decisions
Hiring has always involved a bit of instinct. You meet someone, you get a good vibe, and you go w...
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Bullying Isn’t Just a Playground Problem: What to Do If You’re Being Bullied at Work
When we hear the word “bullying,” our minds often jump to schoolyards and classrooms. But bullyin...
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How to Handle Workplace Gossip Without Losing Your Cool
There’s nothing quite like the hum of workplace gossip. You’re heating up your lunch, and sudden...
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The Hidden Reason You’re Losing Digital Transformation Talent — and How to Fix It
Losing Transformation Talent? Speed Might Be Your ProblemOver the past seven years, I’ve supporte...
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AI’s Impact on Recruitment: What’s Changing (and What Isn’t)
AI. It’s everywhere. Writing job ads, screening CVs, it's even starting to conduct interviews (cl...
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Learn How to Speak Up in Meetings
Speaking up in a meeting can feel terrifying. Your heart’s racing, your palms are sweaty, and by ...
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Why Soft Skills Might Just Save Your Team (and Your Sanity)
You can have the most technically gifted person in the world on your team, but if they can’t work...
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"Give me an example of a time when you had to defend a decision."
Welcome back to What Do I Say to That?! – our series where we break down tough interview questio...
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Retaining Your Best Leaders: Recruitment Insights You Can’t Ignore
Senior leadership turnover can be one of the most disruptive—and costly—challenges executives fa...
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5 Signs It's Time to Reassess Your Workplace Policies
Workplace policies are created with the best intentions, printed off, put in a handbook, and the...
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Preparing Your Business for the Next Generation of Workers
There’s a generational shift that's been happening in the workplace for the past few years. Mill...
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How Flexible Working Can Boost Employee Retention
The traditional 9-to-5 grind is becoming a thing of the past, and for good reason. Employees toda...
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