We spoke with Oonagh O'Carroll on iRadio News this morning about tomorrow's Jobs Expo Galway at Galway Racecourse. iRadio has 398,000 listeners in the West & North West of Ireland and broadcasts to Galway, Mayo, Longford, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.
Our man Kevin Branigan explained what listeners will find at tomorrow's expo.
We have a variety of great talks on this Saturday’s Agenda Stage and Google Digital Garage. Here is the Jobs Expo Galway seminar list. Don’t forget, the seminars are first-come-first-served. Therefore, make a note of the seminars you want to attend and get in early.
Our Agenda Stage seminars are sponsored this year by Boston Scientific. Established in 1994, the Galway site manufactures key product lines. These include drug-eluting and biliary stents, as well as catheters. Galway is the largest BS facility in Ireland with more than 3,000 employees. In addition, it is the largest manufacturing facility in the company’s worldwide network. They manufacture more than 3 million life-saving devices a year, shipped to all corners of the globe. Meet Boston Scientific at Jobs Expo Galway on Saturday, 16th February.
You can meet their team on 16th February at the Galway Racecourse.
As well as a full day of talks and seminars on the Agenda Stage, Google Digital Garage will be in attendance with three hours of talks on the day.
To view the Seminar Schedule, click here.
For more information about Boston Scientific, click here.
There is satisfaction in Galway as a working destination as only 44% said they had considered moving from the county. Of those who wanted to move, the main factor for leaving would be to avail of employment opportunities, while 13% would consider moving for their partner and 15% are tempted to relocate for education/upskilling.
While 45% of jobseekers are focusing their efforts towards working in Galway, an additional 17% have expanded their search to include the West and a further 19% are happy to work anywhere in the country. Only 5% of respondents were actively only looking for positions outside Ireland. Of the 16% who had applied for jobs abroad, there has been a 10% drop in those applying for work in Continental Europe. While Australia and New Zealand remain as popular emigration choices as 25% of those respondents applied for work there.
When factoring in career goals, money isn’t the only motivator. While most jobseekers rate salary as the most important aspect when deciding on a job, a very close second is opportunity for career advancement. Company stability and reputation as well as good working environments are both joint third place, with proximity to home being the runner up. Other factors considered included flexi-time or telecommuting options, non-financial perks, or the pensions and/or health insurance.
When it comes to finding a good working environment, 50% of people reported workplace bullying from colleagues. 58% reported unreasonable demands or expectations, 53% reported bullying from Managers, while just under 10% reported sexual harassment.
Further study showed that half believe the conditions for employees in Ireland are getting better. In addition, 47% of people in Galway are finding it easier to manage with the improved economy. The Celtic Tiger-style hubris hasn’t fully returned, however, as 42% remain concerned for their children’s prospects.
These survey results have been released to tie in with the return of Jobs Expo Galway, which takes place at Galway Racecourse on Saturday, 16th February from 10am to 4pm. This popular event will host leading employers from Ireland and abroad who have hundreds of active job opportunities available. It’s the perfect place for jobseekers to explore a range of employment options.
Jobs Expo Galway is a FREE event that will be of interest to anyone who wants to meet leading employers in the region. Companies recruiting on the day include;
There is also a wide range of exhibitors who will be there on the day to answer any questions you may have regarding the field of work you are interested in – including;
There’s a packed schedule of seminars on the Agenda Stage as well as the Google Digital Garage. The ‘Agenda Stage’ at Jobs Expo Galway will host talks on a variety of topics including;
The ‘Career Clinic’ is perfect for attendees looking for one on one advice and will also offer the opportunity to meet with professional development coaches who can help candidates with crucial issues such as interview skills, CV presentation and changing career direction.
Jobs Expo is the leading jobs and careers event in Ireland and is free-of-charge to the public. Jobs Expo is run by Careers Unlimited, an online and events company, and organised by BCS Sales Recruitment.
Kevin Branigan from Jobs Expo says: “At this time of year, people are thinking about new employment options and the purpose of an event like Jobs Expo Galway is to locate all of this information in one convenient location. Anyone attending will have the chance to chat directly with leading employers in the region and find out all the information they need to ensure that they find the role that suits their requirements.”
EVENT DETAILS:
Name: Jobs Expo Galway
Date: Saturday 16th February, 2019
Venue: Galway Racecourse
Time: 10am – 4pm
For more details, check out www.jobsexpo.ie or follow up on Twitter @jobsexpoireland
Time for the Jobs Expo Galway career coaches list… As well as a diverse range of companies recruiting at the event, there’ll be free professional development advice at the Career Clinic. Here is a rundown of the professional development experts taking part in the Career Clinic. They will be on hand to assist with issues like CV writing, interview skills and changing career direction.
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We spoke today to Fergus Barry of Kirby Group Engineering about job opportunities at the group. Meet them face to face at Jobs Expo Galway this coming Saturday at Galway Racecourse.
Register for your free ticket to attend Jobs Expo Galway by clicking here.
Creganna Medical will be exhibiting, as well as recruiting, at Jobs Expo Galway this Saturday. Their team will be meeting jobseekers in the Kilannin Suites from 10 am to 4 pm at the Galway Racecourse.
Creganna Medical specialise in minimally invasive delivery and access devices. The organisation renders the full spectrum of services to design, develop and deliver finished medical devices to market. They also offer outsourced solutions to medical device companies.
Creganna’s objective is to help their customers to get to market faster and retain market advantage for longer. their practical and proven solutions reinforce this for every stage in the medical product lifecycle.
Creganna was established in 1979 in Ireland, primarily serving industries that supplied outsourced engineering solutions. In 1998, the company delved into the medical device sector. Five years later, Creganna decided to concentrate completely in the medical technology industry and divested its operations in all other fields.
Since 2000 the company has expanded immensely within the medical device sector. This advancement is due to the introduction of new products and technology as well as service enhancements, multiple locations and acquisitions.
Creganna became Creganna-Tactx Medical after acquiring Tactx Medical in 2010. And in 2012 they also acquired Irish company ABT Medical.
Additionally, the company established a Chinese representative office in 2013. As a result, the company built stronger relationships with its foreign and domestic customer base in Asia.
In 2014, the company acquired Precision Wire Components, a specialist in medical wire and coil. Effectively, it became the largest metals fabricator for minimally invasive delivery and access devices. It also added facilities in Costa Rica and Oregon to its global footprint.
Today Creganna Medical’s network expands throughout four continents. Ireland is the base for the company’s headquarters, where it operates as a private limited company.
The dedicated team is the cornerstone of Creganna’s accomplishments. It’s a true testament to the company’s culture that some of their staff have worked there for over 20 years. Creganna’s goal is to create a working environment that encourages innovation and self-development across all boards. Staff are urged to develop new skills and enquire about necessary courses when needed.
Opportunities are plentiful for career progression and there for ambitious employees to avail of. In conclusion, the Europe Top 500 list acknowledges Creganna Medical for growth in job creation.
