Recruit.ie (formally BCS Recruitment) are the organisers of all the Virtual Recruitment Ireland events. Since 2012, they have run highly successful careers events in Cork, Dublin, and Galway twice a year. Since the Covid-19 pandemic has caused physical events to take a time-out, Recruit.ie have implemented a virtual platform that allows recruiters and candidates to meet online.
On the day, Recruit.ie will have their own virtual booth and their team can offer guidance to jobseekers on a variety of topics such as interview techniques and professional growth. Their jobseeker services are there to avail of for anybody on the lookout for employment.
Many jobseekers are unsure how to sell themselves to employers. Even if they have all the necessary skills and experience, they can have trouble communicating that. Some candidates underestimate the importance of soft skills, and fail to highlight these says Bronagh Cotter of Recruit.ie.
Successful recruitment should create a mutually beneficial relationship between candidates and companies, asserts Bronagh.
“We aim to find the best fit for both employees and employers. Companies want more than just an employee with skills and experience. They want staff who fit into their company’s culture. It is much the same for jobseekers, particularly if they have in-demand skills. Of course, salary is a consideration, but it is not the only one. Depending on their circumstances, their priority could be the potential for promotion, the chance to upskill, travel opportunities or work-life balance,” she explains.
“Therefore, we match a candidate’s goals and expectations with the right company. It is our firm belief that it is not a job well done unless both the candidate and company benefit. We spend so much of our lives are at work. That means that finding the right fit is crucial.”
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines.
Abbott in Ireland
Today, Abbott employs over 5,500 people in Ireland and with 10 sites, based in all four provinces. It is one of the largest multinational companies in the country and produces a range of lifesaving and life-enhancing products across diabetes care, cardiovascular, diagnostics and nutrition.
Our activities in Ireland also include commercial operations and shared services which provide regional and global support to all Abbott’s businesses worldwide.
Our healthcare products manufactured in Ireland are now exported to more than 130 countries around the world.
In 2022 we announced a major expansion of our Irish manufacturing operations, specifically to meet the demand for the FreeStyle Libre technology. This has included investing €440 million and creating approximately 1,000 new jobs in Donegal and in a brand-new site in Kilkenny.
Construction is now well underway on that new site, a 30,000 sqm state-of-the-art facility. This will become our 10th location nationally and when manufacturing completes later this year, the site will employ around 800 people.
Across Ireland, Abbott colleagues are creating the future of healthcare through life-changing technologies and products that drive breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Abbott continues to push the boundaries of healthcare innovation and we remain dedicated to creating a healthier future for all. Our strong presence in Ireland will continue to make us a stronger company and support our goal of helping people live fuller lives.
