
Tough times call for direct and highly proactive job search strategies. I have successfully worked with many candidates including graduates trying to get their first foot on the career ladder, professionals of all levels working in sectors that have been squeezed hard by the recession and individuals whose roles have just been erased in property […]

It has never been more important to have a CV that really sells you and your competencies. Recruiters are receiving much higher volumes of CVs and often using CV’s alone to make the first sift of candidates for interview. You must make sure that yours really stands out from the crowd. You can do this […]

It’s award season again and you know what that means? Dresses galore! With the Academy Awards being my favourite I thought I would share the awards and best (and worst) outfits of the night, along with the winners of course. Firstly, the beautiful Amy Adams stunned in an Oscar De La Renta strapless, lavender gown […]
Feb 28 2013 | Posted in
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In the second week of our new weekly feature, Newry Times caught up with local political representative, Newry and Mourne Sinn Féin councillor Seán Doran from the Scrogg Road area of Kilkeel. Seán speaks about his love of, and life in, Gaelic football. Earliest GAA memories? Going as a schoolboy to watch the Cassidy Cup […]
Feb 26 2013 | Posted in
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In the first of our new weekly features, Newry Times caught up with Sinn Fein MP Conor Murphy to speak about his love of, and life in, Gaelic football. Earliest memories: My father taking myself and my brothers to an Abbey school match (McCrory Final I think) in Casement Park. We had little interest in […]
Feb 18 2013 | Posted in
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By Lucy Daniel Money! It’s everywhere but there’s not a dime to spare. Why is the world chasing after cash bags? The logic is simple, if you have the money then the world will acknowledge your presence and if you don’t, you are good as invisible. So while the desire to make more money is […]
Feb 10 2013 | Posted in
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Harold A Maio, 75, is retired from teaching German and mental health editing, though he keeps a hand in both. Through art and German he has a lasting interest in expression, particularly in language. To him word is art, he likes to discern the meaning in word. Harold speaks to Newry Times this week about […]
Jan 28 2013 | Posted in
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Harold A Maio, 75, is retired from teaching German and mental health editing, though he keeps a hand in both. Through art and German he has a lasting interest in expression, particularly in language. To him word is art, he likes to discern the meaning in word. Harold speaks to Newry Times this week about […]
Jan 25 2013 | Posted in
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It’s the beginning of a new year and I like many all have many new years’ resolutions well underway at this stage. Many business people hope this year will be different whether it is improving profits or in many cases reducing costs. I, like many businesses I work with, are sometimes so busy working on […]
Jan 24 2013 | Posted in
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As I prepare to embark on the first of my many planned exploration missions this year (First stop, Stockholm), I am fondly reminded of a wise man once telling me that to truly be an entrepreneur, you must first be an explorer. Just like an explorer, every creative person and entrepreneur embarks on their journey […]
Jan 23 2013 | Posted in
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