Blog – Page 5 – Campbell Rochford

Every Day’s A School Day (including Sports Day)

Posted on September 8, 2017September 18, 2022 by Gerard Quinlivan

Some time ago I was discussing with a client the importance and value of continuous professional learning and development. Not learning for learning's sake but for the development of further knowledge and increasing ones awareness of the things that matter...Read More

Hunting High & Low – The Search For The Perfect Candidate

Posted on July 14, 2017September 18, 2022 by Gerard Quinlivan

So I guess I'll be hunting high and low High There's no end to the lengths I'll go to I'm sure that Morten Harket and his band didn't have recruitment or recruiters in mind when he penned the above lyrics way back...Read More

Attitude Sells – Why developing the best attitude is always a winner.

Posted on June 28, 2017September 18, 2022 by Gerard Quinlivan

' If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later!' - Richard Branson A number of years ago, I had an interview for a new Sales job...Read More

Social Recruitment – The Role of Technology in the Future of Insurance Job Seeking

Posted on May 12, 2017September 18, 2022 by Gerard Quinlivan

2016 saw a significant surge of growth in the Irish economy, with many predicting a return to the boom times. From a recruitment perspective the signs are certainly encouraging – unemployment levels fell to a new low of 7.3% in...Read More

Success – The Secret is “Giving Up”.

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Gerard Quinlivan

After almost 17 years recruitment experience, I’ve learned that the price of success like most sales jobs is perseverance and persistence. Never giving up until I’ve exhausted all possible options and there are always alternative options. I believe that my...Read More

What’s your greatest weakness? – The Achilles Question.

Posted on March 16, 2017September 18, 2022 by Gerard Quinlivan

I love to run. In recent years I've discovered the addiction of getting out in the early morning and pounding out the miles. For me it's a form of purification and it also gives me the head space to focus...Read More

THE WAY WE HIRE NOW – Recruitment & Retention Strategies For A Post Brexit Market.

Posted on March 9, 2017September 18, 2022 by Gerard Quinlivan

With all the talk in published media and social comment on Brexit, it calls to mind those famous lyrics by the Clash – “If I go there will be trouble and if I stay it will be double”. With a...Read More

Life After Audit Season

Posted on January 18, 2017September 18, 2022 by Gerard Quinlivan

For God's sake, will someone please think of the auditors? Whilst many of us giddily approached our return to work in January looking forward to whatever the New Year might bring, for many thousands of auditors across the country, the...Read More

Breaking The Wall – Why January is the perfect time to create a “New You”.

Posted on January 6, 2017September 18, 2022 by Gerard Quinlivan

Happy New Year to one and all. But does a New Year automatically mean a "New You"? Or will the 2016 version suffice? Maybe you're happy with your life and career at present and if so, that's fantastic. But maybe,...Read More

How to get the most out of your Recruiter! The keys to a successful relationship.

Posted on September 13, 2016September 18, 2022 by Gerard Quinlivan

I'm serious. Outside of family, friends and work colleagues, the most important relationship you should cultivate if you're serious about career development is with your recruiter. In the past I've found that the best relationships I've had with candidates and...Read More