HeadRec is our series of interviews with gurus, opinion leaders and innovators within the recruitment industry both in Ireland and abroad. This issue we talk to Fiona O'Sullivan, Co Founder and Director of Meridian HR solutions and newly appointed Non Executive Director of Sonru. Fiona is a stalwart of the recruitment industry so pick her brain by reading the transcript below.
Posted to HeadREC - Interviews on August 27 2010. Comments (0)
It has been a wonderful Summer - counting the inclement weather on one hand and the new additions to the team on the other. Business wise we signed a Reseller Agreement with IrishJobs.ie, won 2 more awards and had a visit/mentoring session with Sean Gallagher of Dragons' Den fame.
Posted to Super Sonru on August 27 2010. Comments (0)
A recent study conducted by Opinion Matters in the UK found that recruitment departments are experiencing increased expense owing to the unprecedented rise in job applications since the economic downturn.
Posted to Recruitment 2010 on August 27 2010. Comments (0)
We're on the road again. Wexford Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Wexford County Enterprise Board and the Irish Times are running, what they promise could be our most productive day this year, their first ever Wexford Business Exchange Expo on September 22nd 2010. So keep the date in the diary and hopefully we'll see you on the day in Whites Hotel.
Posted to Sonru Out & About on August 26 2010. Comments (0)
Sonru's Marketing and Communications manager, Joy Redmond, was featured in today's Irish Independent in an article about working from home and employer flexibility. It's no surprise that her obsession with the beach crept into the interview. She's a little embarassed about the size of the photograph among other things but was happy enough to go on the record and show her appreciation to Sonru for their flexibility.
Posted to Sonru in the Media on August 18 2010. Comments (0)
Sonru featured in a recent article entitled 'Testing Times' on pages 16-18 in the Summer edition of Onrec Magazine. The feature was all about screening and skills testing and how it has become so important now with the volume of applications being received, many of which are based internationally. The article discussed the popularity of a variety of different tests available to the hiring manager ranging from actual skills testing to personality type testing.
Posted to Sonru in the Media on August 17 2010. Comments (0)
Enniscorthy 06 August 2010. Sonru.com today announced the appointment of Fiona O'Sullivan to their Board as a non executive director.
Posted to Press Releases on August 06 2010. Comments (0)
Enniscorthy 04 August 2010. CEO of Sonru.com Fergal O’Byrne, joins the board of the .ie Domain Registry as a non-executive director.
Posted to Press Releases on August 04 2010. Comments (0)
Posted to Sonru in the Media on August 03 2010. Comments (0)
Make a good first impression and complete the interview by the closing date to demonstrate that you can complete tasks competently and are capable of working to certain deadlines. Completing the video interview on time shows your interest in the role, for example a candidate that has to ask the interviewer to extend the closing date does not leave a good impression. So if you really want the job, pass this first test and you're already in with a better chance. Read on for some more tips and advice.
Posted to Interviewee Tips on July 22 2010. Comments (0)