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 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 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 Glanbia

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

    - Orla Cribben, Human Resources Officer
    Glanbia
  • 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
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