News & Media

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A hub for the new Dubliners - Financial Times

24/01/2012

Hugh McCarthy, Manager of Brightwater's IT division, says "To find the necessary talent it is often necessary to look outside Ireland."

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Company Announcement

19/01/2012

Brightwater is pleased to announce the appointment of Mairead Fleming as Managing Director.

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Kilcullen students get expert careers advice

10/01/2012

Mairead Fleming, MD of Brightwater, coached Kilcullen TY & Leaving Cert students on CV preparation & interview techniques.

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Pay & perks - Sunday Business Post

24/12/2011

Salaries are beginning to stabilise as cautious optimism grows among employers according to Brightwater's Deputy MD, Mairead Fleming.

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Salaries here are stable - Herald.ie

14/12/2011

Salaries in Ireland have stabilised and increased in some sectors as cautious optimism has grown amongst employers.

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Brightwater Salary Survey Brings Good News for Accountants - CPA Ireland

07/12/2011

The 2012 Brightwater Salary Survey has revealed some great news for businesses in Ireland, with signs of rising salaries, more employment and a return to growth for companies.

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IT sector faces rare challenge - Sunday Business Post

04/12/2011

Opportunities in cloud computing are expected to increase over the nest few years, according to Derek Smyth, IT contracts consultant, Brightwater Recruitment.

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Stick to principles of selection - Sunday Business Post

13/11/2011

Companies recruiting for staff in a candidate-rich market must take care to make the right choice.

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Irish Broker Association Annual Lunch

01/11/2011

Mared Roberts Team Leader at Brightwater along with Adam Ryan of Brightwater Insurance attended the Irish Broker Association Annual Lunch 2011.

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PMI Photo Gallery 2011

30/10/2011

PMI Events 2011 - Eileen Wall & Aillinn McGoldrick representing Brightwater's Science & Pharmaceutical division at PMI event.

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Jobs market is not all doom & gloom

13/09/2011

Mairead Fleming: jobs market is not all doom & gloom

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The ups & downs of moving jobs

11/09/2011

While the jobs market remains relatively static, there are worthwhile reasons for changing jobs, but make sure it's the right move for you. Derek Smyth, Brightwater's IT consultant, discusses the benefits of moving jobs in the current climate.

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Bright future for accountants

02/09/2011

The future's looking pretty bright for accountants, according to Jean O'Donovan, manager of Brightwater's accountancy temporary and contracts division.

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Matching skills to jobs

29/08/2011

Brightwater's Director Barbara McGrath discusses matching skills to jobs.

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If recruitment is up, so is the economy

12/07/2011

If recruitment is up, so is the economy - Mairead Fleming, Brightwater's Deputy MD

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Accounting roles on the up

24/06/2011

Accounting roles on the up - Brightwater's Associate Director Mark Byrne

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Public practice & taxation

10/06/2011

After a turbulent two years, jobs are now back and plentiful within the public practice and taxation sectors, says Suzanne Caffrey, Team Leader of Brightwater's Public Practice & Taxation division.

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Future is bright for number crunchers

19/11/2010

Brightwater Salary Survey: The accountancy sector may have been hit in recent years but is recovering steadily.

Caroline is canned as Ciara copes

19/10/2010

Mairead Fleming shares her opinion on why Caroline McHugh was fired from "The Apprentice" season 3.

Kieran seen to the door for cronyism

12/10/2010

Mairead Fleming shares her opinion on why Kieran Walsh was fired from "The Apprentice" season 3

Niamh is given the hump by curt Bill

05/10/2010

Mairead Fleming shares her opinion on why Niamh Humpphreys was fired from "The Apprentice" season 3.

Porridge plight puts David in the firing line

28/09/2010

Mairead Fleming shares her opinion on why David O'Byrne was fired from "The Apprentice" season 3.

First hopeful fired as new series begins

21/09/2010

Mairead Fleming shares her opinion on why Cathal Heapes was the first to go from "The Apprentice" season 3.

Why an Irish boss had to go to Russia to fill a high-paid, high-tech job

05/06/2010

Brightwater's Recruitment Consultant Caroline O'Reilly believes employers should temper their expectations. "Some of them are unrealistic about the type of candidate they can attract."

Going where the work is

30/05/2010

Jean O'Donovan Manager of Brightwater's Banking & Financial Services division explains why candidates are going abroad for work.

Who is now recruiting?

30/05/2010

Jean O'Donovan Manager of Brightwater's Banking & Financial Services division provides an update on the banking and financial services sectors.

Kerry Radio - Interview with David Bloch

26/05/2010

David Bloch, MD of Brightwater Recruitment Specialists speaks with Jerry O'Sullivan of Radio Kerry about the jobs market in Ireland and how we should be focusing on the positive economic news!

Total cost of the crunch added up

23/05/2010

David Byrnes of Brightwater Recruitment "people are more realistic about what they can expect to be paid"

"Winds of change are blowing in" - Sunday Times

09/05/2010

The recruitment market is doing better than last year, according to Estelle Davis, Manager of Financial Services, Funds & Banking at Brightwater Recruitment Specialists.

Gareth O'Callaghan Breakfast on 4 Show

22/04/2010

Mairead Fleming joins Mark Byrne to discuss honesty on your CV.

CASS-D Quiz - Accountancy Ireland

01/04/2010

The 10th Annual CASSD Table Quiz sponsored by Brightwater took place on February 18th 2010 in the Stakis hilton.

Booming Irish Market for Business Analysts in the Financial Services Sector According to Brightwater Selection

31/03/2010

According to Brightwater Selection, IT Business Analysts (BA) play a critical role in providing that edge by making a significant contribution to the technical direction of an organisation.

Get it right from the start - Sunday Business Post

28/02/2010

According to Mared Roberts, HR consultant with Brightwater, a good first impression is down to three key elements: preparation, enthusiasm and presentation.

Irish banks building teams in preparation for NAMA - Efinancialcareers.ie

25/02/2010

It’s often a case of people being transferred over, with banks either using internal resources or external partners. But there is a lot of attention on areas such as managing assets and liabilities, portfolio management, debt and equity restructuring and

Returning Irish emigrants earn higher salaries - Sunday Times

14/02/2010

A new study indicates Irish emigrants may ultimately be better off, being able to earn on average 7% more when they return to Ireland than those who stayed at home.

Stability Increases Opportunities in ICT - Sunday Times

14/02/2010

The information and communication technology (ICT) sector has remained stable, with relatively high demand in some areas and salaries stable for skilled development engineers and software programmers.

Interview success – securing the job you want - EngineersIreland.ie

12/02/2010

The past few months have fundamentally altered the recruitment landscape in Ireland. Where once a qualified and experienced individual had no problem in finding a job and changed job relatively frequently, the pendulum has now swung in the other direction

Breakfast on 4FM with Gareth O’Callaghan

21/01/2010

Mairead Fleming of Brightwater speaks about Brightwater's Salary Survey 2010.

Job hunt may prove a hard sell for marketing professionals - Irish Times

21/01/2010

Mairéad Fleming of Brightwater says there is new hiring activity taking place for strategic senior marketing and sales professionals within the FMCG, technology, healthcare products and services categories.

For a better salary, become a specialist - Sunday Times

17/01/2010

Pay has fallen 15%, but you can still get a high rate if nobody else can do what you can do

Nama offers jobs at all levels - Sunday Business Post

17/01/2010

David Byrnes, manager of accountancy practice, legal and international with Brightwater, said that banking and property professionals at all levels were seeking positions at Nama.

End of the recession with David Bloch from Brightwater and Economist Jim Power - TV3's Ireland AM

14/01/2010

To view this discussion select the "Click Here For More Videos" link in the video footage section on our homepage.

Bonuses may not be on the cards until 2011 - Efinancialcareers.ie

06/01/2010

The latest salary survey by Irish recruiters Brightwater reflects what has been an incredibly difficult year for the financial services industry.

Apprentice is ratings magic - Metro

16/12/2009

The Apprentice has been unveiled as TV3's most successful home-commissioned show since the station's launch in 1998.

High sales win as Bill hires Steve - Metro

15/12/2009

The Apprentice in partnership with Brightwater. Metro article: Week 13 results.

Oh, I only want the job while I save up for Oz

13/12/2009

While most of us will never have to endure an Apprentice-style interview, our performance on the day is crucial. Claire O'Mahony quizzes the experts on the dos and don'ts of getting that job

Final an all male affair as Bill fires Geraldine - Metro

08/12/2009

The Apprentice in partnership with Brightwater. Metro article: Week 12 results.

Tough test left last lady spellbound - Herald.ie

08/12/2009

Our two hapless heroes and one hapless heroine faced an extremely tough round of questioning...

All-male apprentice final as last-woman standing exits show - Herald.ie

08/12/2009

Fans of the Apprentice are in for an all-male final, with the two Stephens set to go head to head in a showdown.

I've proven that I can be an inspiration to others says Apprentice's Geraldine - Herald.ie

08/12/2009

Feisty Dubliner Geraldine O'Callaghan has revealed how she has landed her dream job after getting the chop in the Apprentice boardroom.

Boardroom virgin lost out to sales - Metro

01/12/2009

The Apprentice in partnership with Brightwater. Metro article: Week 11 results.

Fired Aoiffe rants: What a b****, she is horrible - Metro

24/11/2009

The Apprentice in partnership with Brightwater. Metro article: Week 10 results.

Breffny fired after snore strip sell-out - Metro

17/11/2009

The Apprentice in partnership with Brightwater. Metro article: Week 9 results.

Apprentice Breffny loses it but it’s Ruth who’s fired - Metro

10/11/2009

The Apprentice in partnership with Brightwater. Metro article: Week 8 results.

Sam’s panto pitch leaves Bill fuming - Metro

03/11/2009

The Apprentice in partnership with Brightwater. Metro article: Week 7 results.

Noctor til 7 Show on WLR FM

03/11/2009

David Bloch joined Ian Noctor on WLR FM “Noctor til 7” show talking about recruiting for the Head of NAMA.

Curse of the PM claims a new victim - Metro

27/10/2009

The Apprentice in partnership with Brightwater. Metro article: Week 6 results.

Breffny survives again as Apprentice Maria blows it - Metro

20/10/2009

The Apprentice in partnership with Brightwater. Metro article: Week 5 results.

Jennifer out of apprentice after dramatic showdown - Metro

13/10/2009

The Apprentice in partnership with Brightwater. Metro article: Week 4 results.

Setanta’s Cúis foiled by boss Cullen - Metro

06/10/2009

The Apprentice in partnership with Brightwater. Metro article: Week 3 results.

Meteor 'Apprentice' sponsorship may be just the job - Irish Times

01/10/2009

The gold sponsors include big brands Ford, GlaxosmithKline, HB, Microsoft, Samsung, Spar, Cadbury, Diageo and BQ, as well as local brands the Wright Venue, Appleby, Big Red Book and Brightwater.

Brendan lucky to escape but Donal gets the chop - Metro

29/09/2009

The Apprentice in partnership with Brightwater. Metro article: Week 2 results.

Butler - You're Fired - Metro

22/09/2009

The Apprentice in partnership with Brightwater. Metro article: Week 1 results.

Where in the world can you get a job? - Independent.ie

19/09/2009

Mairead Fleming does not hesitate for even a moment. "Canada," she says. "That's where I would emigrate to if I had to."

The return of 'try before you buy' recruitment - Efinancialcareers.ie

11/08/2009

The temporary financial services recruitment market in Ireland is receiving something of a boon from the fact that the majority of firms are still finding it near impossible to add headcount on a permanent basis.

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Positive approach needed for Irish economy to recover - Offaly Express

23/07/2009

Most business people were not crooked, and Irish people should give the business sector more support.

Enough of this misery

13/05/2009

Since I sent out my e-mail a week ago, I have been over-whelmed by responses.

Bad news brigade in media doing Ireland down - Irish Times

06/05/2009

Memo to the media: stop spreading the misery – you are making the problem worse and, actually, things have begun to get better, writes DAVID BLOCH

Moncrieff Show - Newstalk 106-108FM

06/05/2009

David Bloch, Managing Director of Brightwater, is interviewed on the subject of negativity in the media.

Starters Orders - Irish Times

06/04/2009

David Bloch set up Brightwater recruitment in 1995 and his company is a survivor of the huge shake-out in the recruitment sector that followed the jobs boom of the late 1990s.

Now lawyers feel pinch, layoffs, lack of jobs - Evening Herald

30/06/2008

Brightwater's Head of Legal "Law firms have to be realistic if they haven't got work for their staff."

DCASS Table Quiz & Summer Soccer 2008 - Accountancy Ireland

01/04/2008

The DCASS table quiz in conjunction with Brightwater Recruitment Consultants was held in the Hilton Stakis Hotel on February 7th. This year's DCASS Summer Soccer Tournament in conjunction with Brightwater is to be held at the DCU Sports Campus.

Advancement - Accountancy Ireland

01/04/2008

One of the best developments in the DCASS contest in recent years, according to Noel, is the involvement of Brightwater Recruitment as tournament sponsor since 2000.

Brightwater New Appointments - Irish Times

15/02/2008

Brightwater New Appointments: Mairead Fleming - Director John O'Donnell - Finance Director Barbara McGrath - Operations Director

Salary Survey 2008

16/12/2007

Brightwater's salary survey 2008

Corporate salaries not feeling pinch

14/12/2007

Firms are increasingly looking beyond pay hikes to entice managers and highly skilled workers, according to the 2007 salary survey by recruitment firm Brightwater.

Courting professional changes - Irish Independent

09/10/2007

Changes to EU law and new trends in legal education are reminders of the fluidity of the legal profession.

Commercial lawyers in high demand - Irish Independent

09/10/2007

There's still a big demand for skilled, experience commercial lawyers, which means it’s a good time to be newly qualified in the area.

Future is bright for accountants - Sunday Business Post

30/09/2007

Brightwater Recruitment Consultants discuss that with so many jobs available on the market at present, there has never been a better time to be an accountant.

Higher standards mean more demand- Sunday Business Post

23/09/2007

New compliance and service standards are feeding strong demand for suitably qualified staff.

Serving up the Goods - Irish Independent

13/09/2007

A shortage of jobseekers in the accountancy profession is having an inflationary effect on salaries.

Advanced diploma in sales - Sunday Business Post

09/09/2007

A new 3rd level course in sales management is aimed at owner managers of small & medium sized enterprises who want to beef up their sales management skills.

Filling the gap - Business and Finance

31/08/2007

The recruitment process is now viewed as a task that is best left to the professionals.

Short and sweet - Irish Independent

09/08/2007

Jean O'Donovan of Brightwater discusses how contract and temporary positions work.

Flexibility is key to recruitment

29/07/2007

Yoga classes and other quirky perks are an employer's secret weapon in the war to attract staff. Brightwater's clients were becoming increasingly imaginative when it comes to dreaming up new perks.

IT boom in Belfast - Efinancialcareers.ie

26/06/2007

Northern Ireland is quickly becoming a very candidate-driven market with demand for experienced high calibre candidates far outweighing their availability.

A Temporary Solution - Sunday Tribune

17/06/2007

Summertime, and the living is not quite as easy as it should be, given the levels of absenteeism through sunny days or legitimate holidays. This is in addition to the fact that many industries experience a surge in demand during these months. So the quest

Skills Shortage Threatens Financial Services Sector - Sunday Business Post

10/06/2007

Bottlenecks in technology projects caused by a lack of management talent are hampering the progress of Ireland's financial services sector.

Skills shortage threatens financial services sector - Sunday Business Post

10/06/2007

Hugh McCarthy of Brightwater confirmed that project positions were becoming harder to fill in the IT sector.

Careers - Some of the best jobs the recruitment industry offers are in ....recruitment - Mail On Sunday

15/04/2007

It's as good as matchmaking. When recruitment consultants clinch a deal, they hitch up an eager employee with the right firm and all three parties are happy. But the job demands tenacity, a flair for business and the ability to think on your feet.

Have your say - Sunday Independent

15/04/2007

Upskilling is not just important, it is crucial to the future success of Irish business. Upskilling empowers existing staff to adapt to changing market conditions and cultivates a positive workplace for individuals to build their career.

How to perk up your employees - Sunday Business Post

04/02/2007

Employers keen to attract strong candidates in a competitive labour market are taking a increasing innovative approach to the humble perk.

Another steller year for jobs market - Irish Times

26/01/2007

Despite concerns over inflation and a slow housing market, jobs growth is unlikely to suffer.

Technology projects a very healthy outlook once again - Irish Times

26/01/2007

Despite the downturn of a few years ago of the ICT sector continues to offer excellent career prospects.

A huge sector that is now spoilt for choice - Irish Times

26/01/2007

When most people think about engineering they tend to visualise buildings or heavy machinery but the discipline is far broader than that.

Demand for accountants stays strong - Irish Times

22/01/2007

The move to IFRS reporting, the adoption of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and the impact of the US's Sarbanes-Oxley legislation resulted in a buoyant recruitment market for accountants in the general market, according to the latest Brightwater Salary

Beware of great expectations - Sunday Business Post

21/01/2007

Students need to be careful to research their chosen college course carefully or they may find their salary and career expectations are not met when they graduate.

Back for Good

01/01/2007

Living abroad? Thinking about coming home to live & work in Ireland. Barry McCall finds that there's probably never been a better time to do it.

Flexibility is the best way to keep staff - Sunday Business Post

24/12/2006

Recruitment in banking and financial sectors was steady in 2006 and recruiters in the field expect further growth in the year ahead.

The Sunday Times - Wrap up for the perfect homecoming

24/12/2006

This Christmas the labour market boom will tempt many Irish people working oversees to return permanently.

Resurgent IT sector leads jobs market expansion - Irish Times

22/12/2006

What with an IT bounce-back and a biopharma boom, not to mention the rise and rise of the financial services sector, 2006 proved to be a truly steller year for the Irish Recruitment Market.

A risky business - Irish Independent

12/10/2006

With insurance one of the fastest growing sectors in the Irish economy, underwriters are in demand.

Brightwater offers a bright future - Sunday Business Post

17/09/2006

Mark Byrne, who manages the Industry & Commerce division at Brightwater Recruitment Consultancy's Dublin office, confirmed the accountancy and finance jobs market is very strong at present, particularly in Dublin.

The Enterprise Network - Progress Report - Brightwater - The Sunday Times

10/09/2006

A recruitment firm that focuses on filling permanent positions in blue-chip companies, Brightwater has expanded its horizons over the years and now operates across a broad spread of sectors from financial services to IT and the pharmacueticals industry.

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Share options back in IT job offers - Sunday Business Post

08/01/2006

The market for IT contractors in Ireland grew by 25% in 2005.

Salaries for trainees - ACCA Magazine

01/01/2006

What choices are open to accounting college graduates? David Byrnes, consultant with Brightwater takes a look at the future for young trainee ACCAs.

IFSC - World Finance

22/12/2005

Why Ireland is the premium choice of location for financial services companies!

A dream job for Christmas - Sunday Tribune

20/11/2005

All I want for Christmas is a Dream Job - when you should start looking for your new career.

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Engineers shortage stalls big projects - The Star

03/11/2005

Major private and State building projects are being delayed because of a reluctance to hire foreign or less experienced engineers, according to Ireland’s largest professional recruiter.

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Telecoms opportunities abound - Sunday Business Post

11/09/2005

Recruitment activity in the telecoms sector has seen a surprising upsurge.

IT sector records strong growth - Sunday Business Post

26/06/2005

IT salaries and roles have increased over the past 12 months.

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Senior lawyers sought by firms - Sunday Business Post

19/12/2004

Demand for senior lawyers has doubled in the past year.“In-house roles were once considered alternative career paths for people who couldn’t handle the pressure of private practice,” he said. “This has changed substantially in recent years, particularly i

Marketing in a traditional world - The Marketing Journal

01/12/2003

How do the traditionally conservative accounting and legal firms manage their marketing? Irish recruitment firm BrightWater Selection takes a look at new (and old) techniques of business development.