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How Do You Keep Up With A Job Market That's Constantly Changing?

The job market is unpredictable, can be full of red flags, and is changing faster than you can keep up with. One minute, your industry is crying out for talent, and the next, it's a ghost town. So,...

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Let's Talk About NI's IT Contract Market

What’s really going on in the IT contract market right now?With tech evolving faster than ever, contract roles are becoming an increasingly popular option for both employers and candidates, but the...

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Make The Job Search Easier For Yourself

Job searching can feel messy. If you want real results, you need to be intentional. A targeted job search isn’t about applying to every single role you come across. It’s about focusing your efforts...

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How to Stay Relevant in Your Field: The Importance of Continuous Learning

Industries are evolving at lightning speed and staying still is the equivalent of moving backward. Continuous learning is the key to remaining valuable, competitive, and fulfilled in your career. H...

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“No” Isn’t a Dirty Word: Learning How (and When) to Say It at Work

Saying “no” at work can feel awkward at best and career-ending at worst. You don’t want to look unhelpful. You don’t want to rock the boat. You don’t want to disappoint your manager who seems to th...

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Tips for Finding Hidden Job Opportunities: Utilising Job Boards Effectively

​Job boards can be a goldmine or a black hole—depending on how you use them. Most job seekers scroll, click, apply, and hope for the best. But that’s the lazy approach. If you want to uncover the b...

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Preparing for Behavioural Interview Questions: How to Structure Your Responses

Behavioural interview questions can sometimes feel like an interrogation. Instead of a casual chat about your skills, you’re suddenly expected to relive your past experiences in excruciating detail...

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Redundancy Is Tough, But So Are You.

​To those navigating redundancy in the IT sector in Belfast – what some might perceive as failure or a setback is often the best thing that ever happened to us. Redundancy can leave you feeling bli...

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The Best Way to Showcase Your Professional Portfolio

​Serious about your career? You might need a professional portfolio. Whether you're a designer, writer, engineer, or marketing specialist, a strong portfolio is your golden ticket to standing out f...

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This Is How Your Social Media Can Affect Your Job Search

​Your social media is being watched — and we don't mean by those third-party data companies tracking your every like to sell you personalised ads for something you mentioned once in conversation. T...

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Do Internships Really Matter?

​When it comes to career progression, experience is everything. But what if you’re just starting out or trying to break into a new field? Enter internships and volunteer work—two underrated yet pow...

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The Demand for Data Talent in NI and The Skills Companies are Looking For

The demand for data professionals in Northern Ireland has surged in recent years, with companies across various industries investing heavily in data-driven decision-making. As businesses look to ha...

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Secrets to Staying Motivated While Managing Job Search Stress

​Job searching can feel like an emotional rollercoaster—one minute, you’re pumped about a promising lead, the next, you’re questioning your entire career. Rejection emails, ghosting, and waiting fo...

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Uncover the Truth About Any Company - How To Research Potential Employers

Job hunting isn’t just about convincing a company to hire you, it’s also about making sure the company is right for you. The last thing you want is to accept an offer, only to realise three months ...

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Negotiating Job Offers: Tips for Getting What You Deserve

​Congrats, you've landed the job! But before you start practising your ‘new job’ LinkedIn post, let’s talk about the art of negotiation. Because if you just say “yes” to an offer that maybe wasn't ...

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Effective Follow-Up After Interviews: Dos and Don'ts

​So, you've nailed the interview (or at least, you think you did.) Now what? Do you sit by the phone, refreshing your inbox like a lovesick teenager? Do you send a 500-word email on why you're the ...

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Career Advice for 2025: The Tips You Need to Know

​Gunning for a promotion? Eyeing a career change? Or just trying to keep your head above water in this job market that seems to be rapidly evolving? 2025 is your year to level up. Competition is fi...

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​Building a Personal Brand That Will Stand Out to Employers

Let’s be honest: job hunting can feel like a battle. You’re armed with your CV, a half-decent LinkedIn profile, and a vague hope that your years of hard work will speak for themselves. But you’re c...

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Why Waiting for January Could Cost You Your Dream Job

The Winter Holidays: A time to eat too much, watch too many cheesy movies, and... job search? Yeah, you read that right. While you're decking the halls, companies are still hiring, and there's less...

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How to Have a LinkedIn Profile That Recruiters Can’t Ignore

​Let’s talk LinkedIn—aka the social media platform that’s not quite as fun as TikTok but way more useful for your career. Most people think their LinkedIn is fine when it's (probably) not. If you’r...