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A career in events can be incredibly rewarding. You get to work with inspirational people, create amazing experiences for people and no day is ever the same. However it’s also not for everyone – the job can be tough, demanding and requires a mix of skills that are really quite rate. Yet some people are born to work in events. Here are the 7 signs that…

The construction sector here made a strong start to the year, posting faster increases in activity, new orders and employment, as well as seeing confidence improve again. But input costs rose to their highest extent in 11 years. That's according to the Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers' Index. It rose to 61.4 in January, from 58 in December. The latest reading was the fastest since May…

Project managers are always in demand: no matter what the industry, there will be a need for qualified professionals to plan and provision the work. Of course, that’s just the high-level view of project management, which can be a complex and rewarding career. If you’ve wondered whether becoming a project manager is right for you, this article can help. What do project managers do? The basic…

According to the AECOM Annual Review 2017 of the Construction Industry, Ireland’s construction industry grew by 15 percent in 2016, and they expect it to grow 20 percent in value of output in 2017 John O’Regan, AECOM’s Head of Programme, Cost and Consultancy, Island of Ireland says that Ireland needs significant infrastructure and residential spend if it is to sustain economic growth.    According to the…

Alison Begas - Chief Officer, Dublin Well Woman Centre:"Our collaboration with Tim Smyrk and the Digital Marketing students at FitzWilliam Institute has been nothing less than a game-changer for the Dublin Well Woman Centre.I met initially with Tim and his class in April 2015; it gave me the opportunity to present them with the challenges we faced - although we are a long-established brand, we were…

Digital marketing continues to grow, as it becomes a necessity for most company’s marketing departments. According to Brightwater, there was a significant rise in the candidates moving away from traditional marketing into the digital space, as well as an increase in graduates leaving college having specialised in the area. This follows the trend that digital is becoming less of a niche, and more of a necessity…

The 2018 job market for digital marketing professionals is looking very positive, according to IrishJobs.ie.With more businesses than ever now operating online, it’s no surprise that professionals with digital marketing experience are in demand.At the senior level, a Digital Director of Marketing can expect to earn up to over 100k while a Head of SEO can earn up to 85k and a Head of Search up…

As 2017 enters its final phase, it's the perfect time to look ahead and predict the Digital Marketing trends of 2018. There are a clear number of industry trends that have exploded onto the scene this year - trends that are bound to flourish further into 2018.These Digital Marketing trends of 2018 could be divided into three key prediction categories: Social Media, Sales and SEO. Let…

Feeling pulled towards a career in public relations? Great choice! PR is one of the most rewarding careers a person can have. Not only is it a versatile career path where you can match your passions to your job, but it also gives you the opportunity to meet interesting people and make a difference in the world. Now, this industry is fast-paced, always evolving and highly…

Account Director with Wachsman PR and Director of Wachsman PR’s Dublin office, Fitzwilliam Institute's graduate Emma Walker is one of Ireland's youngest  PR leaders.Originally from Ireland, Emma started her career as a Junior Account Executive with Dublin-based agency DHR Communications working on PR campaigns for multiple state organizations in the technology, tourism and not-for-profit sectors. At DHR, Emma secured clients national coverage in television, radio, and…