Advice from the experts

  • logo Premier Foods

    "The three factors that most commonly let a candidate down are lack of enthusiasm or energy, bad mouthing previous employers or being unable to give satisfactory explanation for leaving previous roles."

    - Orla Cleary, HR Manager
    Premier Foods
  • logo Unilever

    "Preparation for and confidence at an interview is down to three simple things: know your CV, know the job and know the company. "

    - Louise O'Donoghue, HR Generalist
    Unilever
  • logo Version 1

    "Avoid the old reliables when it comes to questions. I like to be asked questions that try and get to the heart of company culture, management style and how individual performances are assessed. "

    - Jennifer Boughton, HR Manager
    Version 1
  • logo KPMG

    "If a candidate does not have questions for me at interview, I have to take the view that they are not interested in the job. "

    - Paul Vance, Head of Resourcing
    KPMG
  • logo paddypower.com

    "We like candidates to demonstrate an ability to think outside of the box. Problem solving and creative skills and above all a passion for, and knowledge of, our business."

    - Amanda Philips
    paddypower.com
  • logo Northern Foods

    "It's important a candidate highlights the specific position for which they are applying, even if the application is speculative. I like to see a brief summary of the candidates experience in the letter and also their availability for interview."

    - Alan Murphy, Director of Human Resources
    Northern Foods
  • logo Kuehne + Nagle

    "The cover letter is a useful way to communicate what doesn't always fit well in a CV. It's a chance to give a brief summary of key achievements indicating real value to a prospective employer. It might demonstrate a clear career focus or highlight areas of expertise relevant to the specific position."

    - Gary McCabe, Head of HR
    Kuehne + Nagle
  • logo General Electric

    "The three characteristics we look for in every hire are can-do attitude, leadership and problem solving."

    - Mary Gallagher, HR Manager
    General Electric
  • logo Sage

    "Your CV should be two to three pages at most. The interview is the place to get into higher levels of details on previous positions. "

    - David O'Reilly, HR Manager
    Sage
  • logo Glanbia

    "Make sure you research the company before interview. Dont just review the website, everyone can do that. "

    - Orla Cribben, Human Resources Officer
    Glanbia
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Heineken Ireland is a fully owned subsidiary of Heineken NV which has the widest global presence of all the International Brewing Groups, operating in almost every country in the world and employing over 60,000 people. 

 

Manufacturing in Cork and with a large sales and marketing centre in Dublin, Heineken Ireland, formerly known as Murphy Brewery Ireland, was founded in 1856 by the Murphy Brothers. It has established a long and proud tradition since that time in the Brewing Industry, which it currently combines with the most up to date technology and innovative marketing. Heineken Ireland is recognised as one of Ireland's fastest growing breweries. 

 

With a truly international brand and an exciting presence through its high profile sport and music sponsorships, Heineken provides great career opportunities for Sales, Marketing, Procurement and Finance professionals, with appropriate skills. For more information on careers with this organisation, please email us at heineken@hrm.ie.