Post 20 - The best websites for Multilingual jobs

Ok your CV is done, you are in Dublin ready to interview, all you need now is a job to apply to. There are a few sources that most recruitment agencies and employers use. On top of that it is always good to have a solid Network of friends and colleagues/ex Colleagues who can refer your CV.

• Top Language jobs (http://www.toplanguagejobs.co.uk/)

This may not be very well known but this is a serious website for multilingual recruitment. You can set up a profile with your CV and also apply for job advertising. This is a must do for candidates looking for Multilingual roles.

• CPL (http://www.cpl.ie/)

CPL is a big Recruitment agency and my team has 20 multilingual recruiters and we work with big clients in IT, Customer Service, Sales, Online Marketing... We will assist you to tailor your CV and prepare for an interview. Each consultant place about 100 candidates a year so we have a solid experience. 

• Monster (http://www.monster.ie/)

It used to be the best recruitment site... It is not as good as it used to be but this is still a good place to leave your CV as the database is used by most agencies.

• Jobs.ie (http://www.jobs.ie/)

Most agencies and employers advertise on Jobs.ie and this is the leader in Ireland. This is definitely a great place to find jobs and also a great way to get to know more about the market place.

Post 19 - Meet with my colleague Lenka, a Czech Recruiter in Dublin

This week this is Lenka's turn. She only started in a the team a few months ago and she is working closely with Dali (see post 15). She is from the Czech Republic.

Where are you from? 

Czech Republic, a very small village (300 people J)

What do you do in your spare time?

Keep fit (gym, tennis, swimming), meeting with friends, travelling

For how long have you been in Ireland? 1 year and 2 month

What makes you stay here?

Great job, my boyfriend (which I met here), the hospitality of locals J

Why did you decide to move to Dublin?

Because of a job offer

What is the main difference with The Czech Republic?

Obviously weather, then geography and people’s mentality

What do you like most about Dublin?

It’s international, quite small (you can basically walk everywhere), lots of water (the sea, canals, river), easy to access (the airport is so close), clean and green

What is your favourite spot for food in Dublin?

I like all good steak restaurants J

What is your favourite part of Dublin?

Grand Canal area, Dublin 2

Do you find it easy to make friends in Dublin?

Yes, a lot of people came here alone only with a job offer in their hands, everyone is looking for the same thing – socialize, get to know new cultures, travel, make new friends.

For how long have you been in recruitment?

At CPL 2 month but before I worked in recruitment in London for 1,5 years.

What do you like most about Multilingual Recruitment?

I am multilingual myself and I believe in the saying: more languages you speak, more personalities you have. Interesting candidates, the best companies in the world as clients.

What do you like most about working in Ireland?

Ireland as a country is beautiful – I like to get to know it step by step and (as I already said) the hospitality of Irish people J

What tip would you give to a candidate who just arrived in Dublin?

Speak to your colleagues, join every social event you can, go to the streets, speak to people and you’ll see you will like it from the first moment ;) 

If you wish to contact Lenka: lenka.rokosova@cpl.ie  

Post 18 - Social Media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Viadeo, Google+ and Xing)

Social Medias are everywhere now and this is a good way to apply for jobs. It is important that you are well aware that Recruiters and Employers are using this to find candidates and to get information about you. Make sure your profile looks professional and is up to date.

• LinkedIn: If you do not have a LinkedIn profile already I would strongly encourage you to set up one. LinkedIn is used by all Recruiters in Ireland and this is a great way to increase your professional network. This is the number 1 recruitment tool.

•  Facebook: This is an easy way to follow Companies you would like to work for or Recruitment Agencies that can help you get a job. However most Facebook users have pictures they do not want potential employers to look at so I would recommend strongly that you look at your privacy settings if you do not want everyone to access them.

• Twitter: I am not a Twitter user but I know some recruiters who use this a lot so it may be a good idea to give it a go. If you are clever with Twitter you can get access to very influential people...

• Viadeo: I know this is very popular among French candidates but not much used here in Ireland. I would suggest to keep your Viadeo profile up to date and also set up a LinkedIn profile for your time in Ireland.

• Xing: This is the German most popular professional network. Most multilingual recruiters in Ireland are trying to use this but as for Viadeo I would recommend to set up a LinkedIn profile to make sure your profile is fully visible.

• Google +: This is getting bigger and bigger because lots of people are using Google for everything and there everything is integrated. However this is not a recruitment tool such as LinkedIn.

Post 17 - CPL Salary guide 2014

Every year CPL release a salary guide for Employers and Employees.

This is a good way to check if you are getting paid right or if it is time to go elsewhere:

http://www.cpl.ie/salary-guide-2014/offline/download.pdf

Post 16 - How to deal with a Recruiter?

I know that candidates can sometimes be disappointed by Recruitment Agencies and by Recruiters. So this is very important that you deal with a Consultant that you trust. Be honest with him and expect the same in return. You may need to avoid certain recruiters if you do not like their style.

My aim is always to have a professional and courteous relationship with my candidates.

What I expect from Candidates:

• Be on time for an interview, look professional and be well prepared
• No "No show", if you agree to meet with me or with my client, do not let me down by not attending
• Be honest with me, tell me if you are not interested in a job
• Keep me updated. If you find another job there is no problem, just let me know
• Do not be afraid to tell me if you change your mind
• Do keep in touch with me, I am happy to connect on Linkedin
• Tell me if you have already applied or interviewed with my client

What Candidates can expect from me in return:

• I will never send your CV to my clients without asking you first
• My service is free of charge
• I will be professional with you (I won't yell at you and won't force you to apply for a job you are not interested in)
• I will meet with you before your interview and help you prepare
• I will give you feedback from your interview as soon as I get one from the client
• I will give you advice on your CV
• I will tell you about all the jobs that I have open and that may suit you
• When unsuccessful I will give you a honest feedback that will help you to get the job "next time"