The Pat Kenny Show | Newstalk | 8 October 2024

Pat Kenny & Avril Clare discuss flexible working and enticing benefits in the property sector.

Business Post | Property Plus | 6 October 2024

Detailed analysis of property recruitment suggests a positive future is on the cards. Property Salary Survey 2024 - To review full benefit details visit https://lnkd.in/e6vbvRUi (included in the digital version of the Business Post today)& the SCSI employment report link (See italics above the print version table). A big thank you to Tina-Marie O'Neill Business Post for including my ariticle today. Avril Clare Recruitment Ltd Property Recruitment Specialists.

Business Post | Property Plus | July 21, 2024

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Business Post | Property Plus | March 24, 2024

SCSI Surveyors Journal. Page 20 | Avril Clare Recruitment Property Recruitment Outlook | 1 March 2024

The Pat Kenny Show | Newstalk | 8 January , 2024

Listen to Avril and Pat discuss findings of her report on Ireland’s real estate graduate pool running dry.

Business Post | Property Plus | January 7, 2024

Irish property market is in growth mode but challenged by economic uncertainity.

Business Post | Property Plus | October 15, 2023

AI and social media can enhance work and job searching for property professionals, but also create pitfalls for the unprepared

The Pat Kenny Show | Newstalk | September 18, 2023

Listen to Avril and Pat discuss findings of her report on Ireland’s real estate graduate pool running dry.

Business Post | Property Plus | September 17-18, 2023

An extensive property market job and salary survey by Avril Clare Recruitment reveals a wealth of job opportunities in the Irish market, but a dearth of available talent.

Business Post | Property Plus | July 23, 2023

Avril Clare - Meet the Expert by Tina Marie O’Neill

It could be argued that setting up a business during the pandemic was akin to doing so during a recession, with parallel scenarios of periods marked by economic uncertainty, job losses, cash flow problems and volatile markets.

However, it has its advantages too, including having …….

Business Post | Property Plus | June 11, 2023

Question - I am considering applying for a senior role as an asset manager for a European property fund in Dublin. One of the requirements is the ability to manage the financial reports through French. I have only a limited secondary-school level of French. Should I bother applying at all or would I be putting myself out there to fail?

Business Post | Property Plus | May 14, 2023

Question - I am currently training to obtain my PSRA license. I am aware that there is considerable discussion around a property market slowdown. I am wondering should I continue down this path or consider obtaining a qualification in a different sector?

Business Post | Property Plus | April 16, 2023

Question - I have been working in a tech firm for the last nine years as a property facilities manager and could potentially be impacted by the next round of lay-offs in May. Despite the enormous distress at the thought of this happening, I’m trying to mentally prepare and to explore alternative options in the current climate. I would appreciate any guidance or thoughts you can share.

Business Post | Property Plus | October 23, 2022

Although the European Central Bank has commenced monetary tightening and a higher interest rate cycle is under way, it appears that demand for property professionals continues to well outstrip supply. This supply/demand imbalance is leading to increased wage demands by employees from their current employer and from candidates seeking new positions.

Business Post | Property Plus | September 5, 2021

The fall-out from the Covid-19 pandemic on the property sector has been immense, and looks likely to continue to reverberate for some time, with no quick fix in sight. The unprecedented events of the past 18 months have exacerbated a pre-existing shortage of talent available in the sector, introduced workplace flexibility, altered salary expectations, and seen the trend for counter-offering becoming the norm.

Business Post | Property Plus | July 25, 2021

I am a commercial valuation surveyor who has been working in the same company for over ten years. I am now ready for a new challenge and am starting the process of applying for new roles. I am, however, nervous about how to prepare for interview, as it has been so long since I have had to attend one. I know that things have changed over the years and that many companies now use competency-based interview techniques. Can you give some advice on how best to prepare for this style of interview?

Business Post | Property Plus | June 27, 2021

I am currently working in the commercial property sector and hold over 15 years’ experience as a chartered surveyor. I have become unsettled and am seeking a new challenge. I have submitted my CV for several positions but have been unsuccessful to date. Sometimes I haven’t even received an acknowledgement of my application. I have attached my CV and would appreciate any guidance you might have.