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The challenges associated with Data Analytics recruitment
over 6 years ago byRecruiting into the fastest growing sector is not for the faint-hearted. If you’re a hiring manager, talent acquisition manager or senior leader exploring the hiring needs of a data-driven organisation – take a moment, grab a coffee & read on from the perspective of a data science recruitment manager at Alternatives.How do we manage the constant demand for top talent from ou...
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Winning the War for Talent in 2017
almost 7 years ago by Sandra LawlerSandra Lawler- Founder Director of Alternatives www.alternatives.ie, the marketing, digital and customer talent house, takes a brief look back at key trends in 2016 and looks to the year ahead, to see how best to win in the war for talent. 2016- A year of growth ending in uncertainty 2016 was a good year for Alternatives clients and for those seeking new employm...
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Working the gig economy – calling all digital contractors!
almost 7 years ago byIf you are a Digital expert, especially a Digital Creative, why not consider a contracting career? Alternatives pioneered an ‘alternative’ way to access great marketing talent when we were founded in 2000. This extended to digital talent some years ago and our flexible solutions for interim, contracting and consulting work (alongside our permanent recruitment solu...
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Future proof your skillset!
almost 7 years ago byIn today’s world of work, the traditional career path as we know it is fast becoming obsolete. Many professionals are staring at a future of six careers in one lifetime, one where team lines are blurred and functions merged to create a new breed of professional…one that can do everything. To support your company’s ambitious growth programmes the spotlight has to turn firm...
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Data analytics - Are you on trend?
almost 7 years ago by2016 has been a phenomenal year for the world of data analytics. With the acquisition of LinkedIn by Microsoft there’s no denying that data either social, business or otherwise is king. More recently, human capital management giant Workday acquired Platfora, a data cleansing and analysis start-up. Evidently being ‘data driven’ has become as much a part of the furniture of c...
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Mind the Gap
almost 7 years ago by Sandra LawlerThe results of the 2016 Marketing and Digital Salary and Sentiments Survey are now out. And interesting reading they make. One element picked up by the press is the higher differential in salaries paid to men in marketing than women, the higher up the scale they go. So what do the figures show? At director level the average male salary is €138k, 18% higher than fe...
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Social Media – Essential to building your online brand
almost 7 years ago bySo, it’s no surprise that Social Media Experts have become one of the most sought after skillsets when it comes to recruitment and most people talk about Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as if they’re the be all and end all..The reality is they’re right – Social Media has to be one the most powerful tools for businesses and has completely transformed the way brands do busines...
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