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Teamworx meet ladies with STYLE!!

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:20:00 GMT

Our Speakers Heidi Higgins, Denise Brady (Teamworx Retail Recruitment), Aoife (The PR Boutique) & Sonya Lennon

Two years ago Julie Cobbe set up Style Network with Clara Halpin, Head of Personal Shopping in Arnotts as an event where businesses from the fashion & beauty Industry could meet, network and be Inspired & motivated by other speakers! Last Friday was our third event in the gorgeous Barberstown Castle, Straffan

To set up a business at anytime takes courage, confidence & a lot of hard work & to do it in Ireland right now is tough but also really really exciting! There are in fact more people setting up businesses in Ireland now than ever before. A product of redundancy or perhaps a new realization of how important it is to have more control over your destiny & how equally important it is to follow your dream. It is without a doubt these people who will transform Ireland’s future & the fashion Industry is a fantastic Industry to be involved in!

Speakers included - Sonya Lennon, Aoife from The PR Boutique, Denise from Teamworx Retail Recruitment and Fashion Designer Heidi Higgins and to our event partner Irish Tatler.

If you have a business & would like to come to the next event, join Stylefish on Linked In LinkedIn Group!

Rowena Doyle (Visualsense.ie), Denise (Teamworx), Valerie O'Reilly (Unicorn PR), Laura Bergin (Clery's), Cassie (Visualsense.ie)

Julie (Style Fish), Ciara Donlon (Cupcakes Lingerie)

Fashionhothouse.com

Networking

Sonya Lennon

Heidi Higgins Speaking

Listening intently to all our great speakers!

Goodie Bags with thanks to Arnotts, The Body Shop, Barberstown Castle, Chloe, Irish Tatler & Philosophy Skincare

The sun shining in the garden at Barberstown Castle!

Rebekah Patterson Milliner & Caroline Cuddy (Style by Caroline)

Inspirational Coat Hangers with thanks to Bagsitt.com

5 Tips to working with Recruiters

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:08:00 GMT

5 TIPS TO WORKING WITH RECRUITERS – RECRUITER.COM

I recently read this article on recruiter.com and wanted to share it with you as it explains how to get the best from your Recruitment Agency - enjoy and happy job hunting!

Working with recruiters is the next best thing to working with hiring managers. Recruitment professionals know their clients and they pride themselves on knowing their candidates in the hopes of making the right connections. In order to make this happen there are a few things you need to know:

TELL THEM EVERYTHING:
When building a relationship with a recruiter, this is no time to be shy. Recruiters need to know everything there is to know about you and what you are looking for in your career, i.e. salary, perks, specific employers, etc. Building an effective relationship with a professional recruiter starts with trust and honesty, so be forthcoming with your requests.

FIND OUT EVERYTHING:
Relationships are a two way street. When working with a professional recruiter you need to know as much about them as it relates to their capabilities and ability to help you secure employment. Do a thorough background check on the recruiter and/or the company. Review all the social networking sites where the recruiter does business and if they do not recruit via these new mediums, be aware; it might mean that they are not keeping up with workforce trends and new recruiting practices.

COMMUNICATE OFTEN:
Unfortunately securing a recruitment professional does not mean you will secure employment immediately. There can be a lot of waiting involved. Sitting still and waiting for the phone to ring is not an option for you. You are part of the communication equation and you must take an active role in all aspects of your career.

Approach your job hunt like you already have a job. If you see something online, hear about it on a website, see it on the news – contact your recruitment professional and collaborate with them on a game plan. Good recruiters are savvy and well connected, like real estate agents. They tend to know where all the hot properties are. However, they can not be everywhere, so the more hands they can have working in your favor the better.

BE REALISTIC:
Understand that you are not the recruiters’ only client. Schedule standing meetings no matter how short; just get them on the calendar. Recruiters understand your urgency however they have other clients asking for the same things. Work with your recruitment professional to set realistic goals that are effective and actionable.

Behavioural Interviews Demystified!

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:49:00 GMT

Behavioural Interviewing @ Teamworx

A lot of candiates i meet with get extremely nervous when they hear they will be attending a Behavioural Interview. However, this shouldnt be the case! Behavioural interviewing is a popular approach to assess the past experiences of a candidate to judge his/her response to identical situations on a future job. Essentially, behavioral interviewing is based on the premise that “past performance in comparable circumstances is the best predictor of future performance.”

Follow these 6 steps to ensure answer behavioral interview questions and ensure you nail that dream job!

STEP 1

Listen to the question carefully. Commonly, behavioral interview questions tend be longwinded and may sometimes sound vague (blame an overuse of adjectives, adverbs and trendy language.) Here is an example: “Good problem-solving often includes a careful review of the substantial facts and weighing of options before making a decision. Give me an instance of how you reached a practical business decision by an organized assessment of the facts and weighing of options.”
STEP 2
Ensure you understand the question before you begin to answer. You may paraphrase the question and ask the interviewer if you understand it correctly. If necessary, ask the interviewer to repeat the question. Do not, however, ask the interviewer to repeat every question — the interviewer may question your ability to listen and comprehend.
STEP 3
Organize your answer. Allow yourself a few seconds to collect your thoughts and structure your answer.
STEP 4
State your answer. Attempt to conclude your answer in about two/three minutes. Three minutes is long enough to relate a story comprehensively and short enough to hold the interviewer’s attention.
STEP 5
Stick to your answer. Resist the temptation to think of new details as you state the answer. By sticking to the details and structure you had planned for, you can provide a consistent and well-reasoned answer. Be concise and stick to the point.
STEP 6
Answer follow-up questions. In response to your three-minute answer, the interviewer may pose follow-up questions. These questions can be confirming questions that require simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answers or clarifying questions that require brief answers.

If you need help with interviews, CVs or any other aspect of your career search, contact our Career Coach, Denise Brady @ 045898037.

Preparing for an Interview @ WorkHappy.ie

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:40:00 GMT

Congratulations! You you got the call and now you are going in for an interview. What now? Maybe it has been awhile since you went on a formal interview or maybe you are right out of college and don’t have much interviewing experience.

I am going to show you how to prepare for an interview in 4 easy steps. By following this formula you can be well prepared for any interview no matter the industry or job. If you lack confidence, the best way to get it is to be prepared for an interview.

How to Prepare for an Interview @ workhappy.ie

I am going to share with you 4 steps that you can take to prepare for any interview. Before we dive into the 4 steps, it is best to understand the underlying principle involved here.

Interview Principle: PREPARE, PREPARE AND PREPARE EVEN MORE

In order to successfully prepare for an interview, you have to better understand the big picture. Interview preparation is more than just reading over the job description over and over. If you are going to nail the interview, then you need to better understand the big picture and for that you need to get altitude.

Do Industry Research (Drapers, Google Finance, Yahoo)

You need to start of with a big picture view when preparing for an interview. The best place to start is to read up on some of the latest trends and happenings in the industry that the company is involved in. This is especially important if the company is in a different industry then what you have been used to. Your ability to talk intelligibly with the hiring manager in regards to the industry is so very important. Take time to do a bit of research on sites like Hoovers, Google Finance, and Yahoo.

Do Company Research (Company Website)

When sharing with candidate about how to prepare for an interview, I always tell them to read over every square inch of a company’s website. Many corporations have a lot of useful information on their site. You want to especially look for items like: recent news, published financials, products or services for sale and names of key executives. Glean everything you can from the company website. Also, go to Pipl.com and click on the “Business” tab. You can read some valuable information on the company as it relates to activity and discussions going out on the web.

Do Key Personnel Research (Linkedin, Facebook)

Next, prepare for an interview by doing some basic research on any key personnel in the company. You might be surprised to find out that there are many available resources to find out information on people. As mentioned earlier, Pipl.com is a great place to find summaries on people online. Linkedin is another great place to find out the professional background on people inside the company. It can be incredibly valuable to understand where an interviewer went to college or what company they last worked for and so on.

Opportunity Research (Networking)

This is the level that most people never go beyond. It is important but it should not be the only thing you are doing. If you want to learn the best practices about how to prepare for an interview then you have to go well beyond just this point. It is helpful to use networking as a way to better prepare for what the job is all about. Try to ask around and see if you can get some helpful advice and information from someone else who might be in the know.

If you need more help with your job search contact Denise Brady, Teamworx Career Doctor @ 045898037

MARNI for H&M

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:31:00 GMT

In a classic Hollywood house in Los Angeles, last night around 200 guests gathered to celebrate Marni´s collaboration for H&M, a collection full of Marni’s signature print and colour arriving just in time for spring. Guests were wearing the Marni at H&M collection, as well as getting an exclusive performance by Bryan Ferry.

The latest designer collaboration for H&M is all about freedom and experimentation, Marni prints and colours intended to mix and match together in a playful way. Everything goes with everything, making African prints the perfect companion to Bauhaus modernity, and sporty silhouettes sitting with more feminine shapes.

The collection also includes a full range of shoes, bags and charming accessories to create a total Marni look at H&M. Meanwhile for men, Marni offers a fresh take on menswear staples, with a subtle use of print and a softened use of colour.

We can’t wait for these looks to land in store so everyone can wear them for themselves!

Availability: The Marni for H&M collection hits H&M South King Street Dublin on March 8th

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New Year New Career

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:02:00 GMT

Your Career Toolbox for the New Year

As the end of the year approaches, were all inspired to make life changing moves however its important to plan a Search strategy for your career that is realistic and will get you where you want to go! From experience, plans that work best are those that are specific and measurable. Vague career goals that have no thought or planning as to how you will achieve them will usually prevent you from securing your long term career objectives.

So to ensure you have the edge on your Career Hunt in 2012 follow these 5 steps and keep your fingers on the pulse of the job market

Break down your career plan

Knowing where you want to be five or ten years down the line is fantastic however you need to know how to get there. Specific, measurable, short term goals are paramount and will give you a greater chance of achieving your long terms goals. Ensure your goals are also realistic and set up a spreadsheet to keep on track of everywhere your CV is being sent to. Although it may be tempting to apply for every job you see, you will not only waste your time but a potential employer or recruiters time. Only apply for jobs that your qualified for. If the advertisement asks for you to have five years IT experience and you don’t, move on to a better suited opportunity.

Keep your CV up to date and personalize your cover letter

The beginning of 2012 is the perfect time to update or compile the perfect CV & Cover Letter. It may be necessary for you to have two or three targeted CVs depending on the roles you are applying for and ensure your career accomplishments are incorporated your CV as well as any other online profiles you may have online.

Build your online presence

You cannot afford not to have an online presence anymore so loose those fears and take your job search to new heights. Consider joining up to Linkedin, Twitter, jobsites, join group discussions and upload a visual CV. A strong online presence will open new doors with potential employers and uncover that all important hidden job market.

Network

Most jobs are now filled through personal connections, recommendations and referrals. Meet up with old friends and colleagues and let everyone know that your looking for a new job (unless your currently in one). Join Networking sites, local Enterprise Boards, attend Career Fairs and stay in touch with other professionals in your area. Take every opportunity possible to get advice, meet with the decision makers and expand your networking possibilities.

Follow up

As the job market has become more competitive over the past two years, its imperative to follow up on any CVs sent, potential leads etc. Job seekers worry that following up can be aggressive but potential employers will want to see that your pro active and passionate about your job search.

Nothing kills an opportunity faster than a negative attitude so keep a positive outlooks, set realistic goals and reward yourself for success along the way on your path to securing your dream career.

For more information on Retail opportunities in 2012 contact Teamworx @ 045898037. Wishing you all a very happy New Year.

Lifestyle Sports open amazing new Store.

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:22:00 GMT

The popular sports chain Lifestyle Sports recently opened the doors to its new flagship store on Dublin’s Mary Street.

To celebrate the opening with their customers, the brand hosted a special customer night on Tuesday December 6th, with 20% discount for all shoppers. Special guest Nicky Byrne was on hand to officially open the store.

Irish Stars have also shown their support for the Lifestyle Sports Barnardos Christmas Appeal recently raising over €10,000. With over 10,000 new ‘likes’ on the Lifestyle Sports Facebook page since Robbie Keane launched the Lifestyle Sports Christmas Appeal in aid of the Barnardos Best Chance programme on November 14th, the target of 20,000 new ‘likes’ by Christmas Eve is well within grasp.

For every new ‘like’ on the Lifestyle Sports Facebook page, €1 will be donated to Barnardos by the Irish sports retailer. Amongst those that have shown their support for the appeal are Westlife stars Nicky Byrne and Kian Egan, who tweeted their support to nearly 300,000 Twitter followers, as well as actress Amy Huberman and magician Keith Barry.

For more information on great opportunities across all sectors with Lifestyle Sports in Ireland contact the Teamworx crew on 045898037.

Lancome's Christmas collection 2011 supports 'The Golden Hat Foundation' in aid of Autism!

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:47:00 GMT

Lancome’s Christmas collection is called the Golden Hat collection and is a small edit created by ambassadress Kate Winslet in aid of her own charity, the Golden Hat Foundation. The charity aims to better the lives of autistic children by removing or limiting the barriers they face.

At least €150,000 of this collections profits will be donated by the charity so it's a win win - beautiful make up for us, the purchase of which benefits a very worthy cause!

Kate's involvement with the charity comes from when she narrated A Mother’s Courage: Talking Back to Autism, a documentary about a young Icelandic boy named Keli Thorsteinsson living with autism, the Oscar-winning actress and mother of two became inspired to make a difference. After meeting Keli's mother Margaret, Kate was deeply touched by Margaret's far-reaching journey to find a way for her nonverbal son to learn to communicate. And with that, the idea for the Golden Hat Foundation was born. Kate outlines her involvement with the charity on their website with a personal message; 'It makes me incredibly proud to work on this effort to bring awareness to the plight of people with autism. I believe that all people with autism should be given the opportunity to learn to communicate, receive a suitable academic education and experience social relationships. Only then can they truly live a meaningful life'.

Click here for more info on the collection, happy shopping!!

800 Retail Jobs created for Christmas

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:12:00 GMT

Argos to create over 800 Jobs for Christmas Rush

Over 800 jobs have been announced today to cater for the Christmas shopping rush in Argos. With 41 stores in Ireland this recruitment campaign will be part of the overall drive for 12,000 new staff across its oepration in the UK and Ireland.

Aplication forms for the jobs can be collected at Argos Stores or from the Argos Careers Website.

Argos Managing Director Terry Duddy sadi the company was a "fun, interesting and busy place to be over Christmas" and that teh company was keen to find "passionate and enthusiastic staff" to join its ranks.

http://www.thejournal.ie/argos-creating-800-irish-jobs-to-cater-for-christmas-rush-213321-Aug2011/

H&M keeps the ladies smiling!

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:29:00 GMT

Here at Teamworx us ladies have a smile on our face in anticipation of H&Ms joint venture which will allow David Beckham to sell his underwear range through a long term partnership.

The collection will be launched on 2nd February 2012 to coincide with Valetines Day and we hope to see David personally launching the range in one of the Dublin Stores!

This partnership with H&M is an important step in the evolution of David’s journey from sporting hero to entrepreneur and icon”, said Simon Fuller, David Beckham’s long time business partner. “H&M’s enthusiasm and support for this venture, combined with their scale and reach, will continue to enhance the power of David’s image around the world.’
For more information check out www.hm.com

Musgrave to buy Superquinn!

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:48:00 GMT

Musgrave has reached a deal with receivers to buy Superquinn just hours after the supermarket chain confirmed it was in receivership.

The Cork-based retail group said it would safeguard the company's 2,800 jobs.

In a statement this morning, Musgrave said the deal will secure the long term viability of the Superquinn business and protect 2,800 jobs.

Click here to find out more!

Work Happy Coaching

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:57:00 GMT

Here at Teamworx we love helping people get a new job and manage their career search - thats what we do best! So we have recently launched a new Career Coaching service called workhappy.ie.

At Workhappy.ie we will guide you in discovering who you are, what you can do and what you'll enjoy doing. We will show you how to add value to yourself to become part of the employers solution.

Career Coaching is a powerful ongoing partnership between client and coach and is designed to inspire you to become the best that you can possibly be. A career coach helps you to focus and gain clarity about career paths and create a plan of action to enter into the desired career.

Would you like to?

• Know how to design competency based interview questions
• Know how competency based interviews are conducted
• Know how to prepare a professional 21st century CV
• Know how to write cover letters
• Understand how recruitment agencies work
• Be able to use networking skills to secure your dream job
• Know the process required to negotiate job offers
• Know the different types of psychometric testing available

Individual coaching sessions are arranged at a time and place to facilitate you. Sessions are typically one hour in duration. As client you determine how many sessions are needed – some clients have at least four sessions or more, depending on how well you are meeting your goals

For more i nformation contact Denise @ Teamworx on 045898037 today.

Retail Power List 2011!

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:28:00 GMT

WHO ARE THE MOST POWERFUL PEOPLE IN UK RETAIL?

This year's edition of the Retail Week Power List have now been published and this year's results show more change in the top positions than ever before, reflecting a tumultuous year in retail. In Retail Week's 2010 Power List, the top ten most influential people in UK retail were:

2010

1. Sir Terry Leahy, Chief Executive, Tesco

2. Sir Philip Green, Owner, Arcadia and BHS

3. David Cameron, Prime Minister

4. Marc Bolland, Chief Executive, Marks & Spencer

5. Simon Wolfson, Chief Executive, Next

6. Justin King, Chief Executive, Sainsbury's

7. Charlie Mayfield, Chairman, John Lewis Partnership

8. Sir Stuart Rose, Executive Chairman, Marks & Spencer

9. Ian Cheshire, Chief Executive, Kingfisher.
10. Rob Templeman, Chief Executive, Debenhams

This is the sixth year of Retail Week’s Power List, but the first time there has been a change at the top. But that’s the nature of retail. The stakes are high, but so is the pressure, and while there are many figures who demonstrate tremendous longevity, the turnover in the list every year shows just how dynamic the retail industry is.

The top ten most influential people in the UK this year are;

2011

1. Charlie Mayfield, Chairman, John Lewis Partnership

2. Simon Wolfson, Chief executive, Next

3. Philip Clarke, Chief executive, Tesco

4. Sir Philip Green, Owner, Arcadia and BHS

5. Ian Chesire, Chief executive, Kingfisher

6. Justin King, Chief executive, Sainsbury’s

7. Marc Bollard, Chief executive, Marks & Spencer

8. Nick Robertson, Chief executive, Asos

9. Mark Price, Managing Director, Waitrose
10. Dalton Philips, Chief executive, Morrison
Check out Retail Week for an insight into retail's high flyers! David Cameron, Prime Minister

4. Marc Bolland, Chief Executive, Marks & Spencer

5. Simon Wolfson, Chief Executive, Next

6. Justin King, Chief Executive, Sainsbury's

7. Charlie Mayfield, Chairman, John Lewis Partnership

8. Sir Stuart Rose, Executive Chairman, Marks & Spencer

9. Ian Cheshire, Chief Executive, Kingfisher

10. Rob Templeman, Chief Executive, Debenhams

Versace to design new H&M collection

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:28:00 GMT

H&M have recently announced new Designer for Autumn Collection.

Here at Teamworx were delighted to hear that we will be able to pick up some designer pieces from the Autumn H&M collection c/o Versace. The collection will go on sale in November and we expect there will be queues out the door.

Versace will be the latest house to collaborate with H&M following in the footsteps on may other designers including Jimmy Choo, Comme des Garcons and Lanvin.

If you fancy working with H&M we always have exciting vacancies in Management and VM throughout Ireland, so give Denise a call for more information on 045898037.

Good Times Ahead!!

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:17:00 GMT

Good Times ahead in Retail!

Is this the start of a strong year for Retailers throughout the world? Heres hoping! With Zara owner Inditex posting a 10 per cent rise in its fiscal quarter and H&M a rise of 2% year on year, clothing sales are on the up.

We are delighted to see that H&M has resisted passing on rising costs to their consumers, conscious of its market share and low price image,

Inditex, the brainchild of Spain's richest man Amancio Ortega who is still the main shareholder, has reduced the proportion of sales in its crisis-hit domestic market through expansion into new markets like Asia and eastern Europe.

They are tipped to post first quarter profit of 327 million euros and an 11 percent sales hike to 2.96 billion, according to a Reuters poll. Delighted that were recruiting for them both!!