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In Partnership with Ulster Unversity - VANRATH prizes encourage excellence in tech careers in Northern Ireland
As the world becomes increasingly technology dependent, the range of businesses emerging in the STEM sector will grow significantly. This is something we strongly believe in and we continue to inve...
A warm welcome to Shannon McGrath who joins our IT team
A warm welcome to Shannon McGrath who joins our IT team alongside Neill Ferguson and Michael Magee.Shannon graduated from Ulster University with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and has previously...
5 ways to be more mindful at work
You don’t need to meditate every day to reap the benefits of mindfulness at work. We’ve put together 5 ways you can practice mindful moments in your day to help you de-stress and refocus.You’re pro...
VANRATH Tech Roundup - 14 January 2022
Twitter now lets all iOS, Android and web users listen to recorded SpacesTwitter has rolled out to all users on iOS, Android and the web the option to listen to a recording of a Space. This latest...
Technology Trends to Watch in 2022
For businesses and individuals, the arguably most important lesson of the last two years has been that transformative change isn’t as challenging to implement as some might have once thought.Tech ...
Working with a Recruitment Consultant: Demystified
For many people, the process of job hunting can be arduous, time consuming, and even a little bit demotivating. With so many roles out there, it can be hard to know what company will suit you, and ...
A warm welcome to Adrian Harrison
A warm welcome to Adrian Harrison who joins our Accountancy and Finance team!Before commencing his career in recruitment, Adrian completed a Management and Marketing Degree from Heriot Watt Univer...
How To Ensure Career Progression While WFH
The most major shift in working life over the last two years has been the move to working from home. Whether this is your first time working from home, or a continuation of normal practice, studies...
VANRATH Tech Roundup - 07 January 2022
Year in tech: The stories making headlines in 20212021 introduced us to tech terms including Metaverse and NFT (non-fungible token). Facebook took a dramatic new direction, heading off into virtu...
Should UK Firms be bracing for a Great British Resignation in 2022?
In 2021, businesses in the UK were faced with increasing numbers of employees leaving their jobs voluntarily. Now, new research shows that many more employers may face the prospect of more resignat...
Barbara McKiernan, Managing Director of VANRATH talks to Women in Business NI
VANRATH's Managing Director, Barbara McKiernan, recently caught up with Women in Business NI. In her member profile, Barbara talks about her role and life at VANRATH, as well as sharing her advice ...
Want To Land your Dream Job In 2022? Your CV MUST Include This!
The primary goal of your CV is to help you stand out to employers so they give you a call and invite you in for an interview. It's the first impression a hiring manager has of you, and the first s...
VANRATH Tech Roundup - 17 December 2021
AI argues for and against itself in Oxford Union debateThe Oxford Union has heard from many great debaters over the years, but this week added an artificial intelligence engine to its distinguishe...
Expert Tips: The Big Technical Interview
"Dread it. Run from it. Destiny arrives all the same." - Thanos 2018We know the technical interview can be extensive, but is undoubtedly one of the most important parts of the hiring process for j...
Making Experience Look Relevant on Your CV
CV writing can be a challenging and daunting endeavour, especially when you know that you’re competing against a large volume of similarly qualified candidates. It begs the question: how can I pre...
Top Tips To Excel at Decision Making
Are you someone that struggles with indecisiveness? VANRATH has 3 tips that can help you take strategic action to help with decision making.Whether you’re a Finance Director or an IT graduate, de...
VANRATH Tech Roundup - 19 November 2021
Apple allows self-repairs to some iPhones and Macs after pressure from Biden administration and regulatorsIn a sharp turnaround, the US tech firm announced that users will be able to access genuin...
VANRATH Tech Roundup - 12 November 2021
Ancient Olympia to be digitally preservedAncient Olympia is to be digitally preserved, in a new deal between the Greek government and Microsoft.The collaboration uses artificial intelligence to ma...
Belfast Telegraph’s IT Awards 2021
VANRATH were delighted to sponsor and attend Belfast Telegraph's IT Awards 2021 celebrating the biggest achievers in Northern Ireland’s IT industry at the awards ceremony held on Friday night in t...
Differentiating LinkedIn Profile from a CV
Although your CV and LinkedIn profile are both important job-search tools, they serve slightly different purposes and are read by different audiences under different conditions. As a result, they s...