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How to Make the Most of a Smaller Candidate Pool in Northern Ireland
Recruiting in Northern Ireland presents both challenges and opportunities. With a smaller populat...
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The Agony of Writing a CV (And How to Actually Get It Right)
Writing a CV is one of those jobs everyone puts off for as long as possible. It’s awkward and tim...
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What SMEs Can Learn from Big Brands About Attracting Talent
When it comes to attracting top talent, large organisations often appear to have the upper hand....
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Your Competitors Are Hiring Faster Than You—Here’s Why (and How to Catch Up)
If you’ve ever lost a top candidate to another employer, you know how frustrating it can be. In N...
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Women in Tech Awards 2026: Celebrating Talent, Leadership and Impact
On Friday 19 June, more than 300 professionals from across Northern Ireland’s thriving technology...
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How to Run Interviews That Actually Predict Job Performance
Have you ever found yourself sitting through an interview thinking, “This person seems great… but...
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Supporting the Next Generation of Leaders at the Young Leaders NI Conference 2026
VANRATH was delighted to attend the Young Leaders NI Conference 2026 as an Associate Sponsor, joi...
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Why Your Hiring Process Is Losing You Candidates After the First Interview
You’ve found a great candidate. The first interview goes brilliantly. You’re already picturing th...
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“Tell Me About a Time You Faced an Ethical Dilemma at Work.”
This questions is a pretty rare one, not one we've come across often but it DOES get asked every...
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How to Handle Office Politics
Every workplace has politics — even the good ones. It’s not always shouting matches or drama by t...
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Change Is Constant: What Conversations with Design Leaders Say About the Tech Industry Right Now
I recently sat down with the Head of Design at a large internet company for a really interesting ...
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The Real Reasons Candidates Ghost Employers (and How to Stop It)
Candidate ghosting is on the rise, with recent studies showing that nearly 44% of job seekers adm...
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From Awareness to Action: Mental Health at Work in 2026
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 (11–17 May) focuses on a simple but powerful message: take acti...
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What CVs Reveal About Transformation Failure - If You Can’t Show the Value, You Didn’t Deliver It
After reviewing many CVs across digital and business transformation roles, one issue stands out m...
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Becoming More Confident About Public Speaking at Work
Few things at work trigger more panic than hearing: “Would you mind presenting that to the team?”...
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Why I Left an 18-Year Career for Recruitment
The recruitment market across Northern Ireland is thriving—and at VANRATH, we’re growing to keep ...
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How to Build a Talent Pipeline Before You Actually Need It
Building a talent pipeline before there’s an urgent hiring need is one of the most powerful ways...
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What to Do When There’s No Training or Development at Work
You start a new job, and the first few months are all about settling in, learning the ropes, and...
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Beyond the Classroom: Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Tech at St. Malachy’s College
VANRATH was proud to sponsor the Women in Tech NI Promotional Challenge Day at St. Malachy’s Col...
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Bridging the Skills Gap in the NI Public Sector: Long-Term Solutions
The public sector in Northern Ireland is one of the largest employers here — covering everything ...
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