Christmas Jobs at Smyths in Ireland

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Smyths are looking for staff in packing and – to cover the busy period around Christmas

The jobs are located all over Ireland

Job Details

Job Description

Smyths Toy Superstores are a rapidly expanding retailer specialising in toys, software, and nursery products. They are currently recruiting Temporary Night Pack Assistants.

The role of a Night Pack Assistant can be fun but also very demanding – Smyths are looking for people who are passionate about detail, flexible with the hours and days that they can work and have the ability to multitask.

Typically, Night Pack Assistants start work when the Store is closed to customers with the main purpose of restocking the Store to prepare for trading the following day.  Weekends are our busiest trading days so it is likely that you will be required to work on these days.

The ideal candidates will possess the following skills:

  • Previous customer service experience
  • :Weekend work required.

Saturday – Wednesday 09:00-17:30 or Monday – Friday 11:30-20:00

Contract Type: Temporary Fixed Term – 6 months.

More Smyths Jobs here .

 

Christmas Jobs Marks and Spencer Ireland

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You can visit the Marks and Spencer Ireland website here and click on the “Careers”  link at the bottom of the page – where you will find some useful information about M&S and what is expected of applicants.

M&S welcomes applications from Refugees. They provide additional support when you join them too.

Some information about working at Marks and Spencers

M&S say that their  Customer Assistants ” make them who they  are.“

“Because it’s their job to give every single customer that unique M&S experience – and every reason to keep coming back. So, whether you’re helping find the perfect product or making sure it’s in stock and displayed beautifully, you’ll be putting a smile on our customers’ faces.“

A  customer assistant role will involve helping find the right products for customers,  managing stock, getting new lines out on the shop floor, supervising the fitting rooms, and providing service at the tills.

M&S look for people with the ability to keep customers happy. Which means having the confidence and approachability to deal with all kinds of people.
You will also need to show a flair for tailoring the perfect service for each customer at busy times – which will need a cool head and lots of enthusiasm.

M&S Staff get a 20% discount and flexible shift patterns to suit you.


Applicants should be prepared to work evenings, weekends as well as bank holidays over the Christmas and New Year period.

More Christmas Jobs in Ireland Here

 

Busking Work in Ireland

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Wanted: Musicians , jugglers, magicians etc – to work as Buskers – for yourself in any Irish town .
Hours to suit you – day or evening work available. Part-time or full time.

Self employed – usually paid in cash. You sort out your own tax affairs!

It is not illegal in Ireland to busk – but if you draw a big crowd the Garda (Police) might move you on for blocking the highway or causing a disturbance. Your biggest problem might be yobs annoying you or even trying to rob you,

Begging is not even against the law in Ireland (The law was changed in 2007 to make it legal) – but even if begging was against the law – buskers would usually be seen as “providing a service” and therefore not begging.

Some busking experience would be useful – but not needed.

Outgoing characters would be best – and you will need to possess your own instrument .

Are Permits Required for Busking in Ireland ?


DUBLIN : In Dublin if you want to busk you will need a Street Performance Permit (€30 per year)  or a 2 week €10 visitor permit (€10) . If you want to use amplification it will require a €60 per year extra permit or an extra €20 for a 2-week visitor permit. You can apply here

GALWAY – no permits are required but Street Performance is only permitted between the hours of 9 AM and 10 PM during winter months (Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb.March); and between the hours of 9 AM and 11 PM during spring/summer/autumn months (April, May, June, July, August, Sept. and Oct.

In Galway – a busker’s code of behaviour has been agreed which sets a maximum time of 2 hours each.

CORK – Since May 2024 you have to apply for a street performers permit to busk in Cork City . A short term permit (3 months) is €10. (€20 if amplified)
A full year permit (non amplified) is €30 a year. (€60 if amplified)
Times are restricted to between 10 am and 10pm
Full byelaws here

Busking Pay – varies from 1 euro an hour to maybe as much as 100 euro an hour or maybe more !. It depends on where you are and how good you are and what you are doing or singing. Tourist towns are best – Dublin, Galway, Cork, Dingle, Killarney, Sligo, Clifden, Kenmare, Waterford, Dungarvan, Sligo, Donegal, Clonakilty etc

Be careful that your takings don’t get robbed though – keep taking out cash and put it somewhere safe. (That’s if you get any) .

 

Jobs in the Irish Army and Navy

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The Defence Forces in Ireland are again hoping to recruit new entrants in 2023. The jobs will be in the Army, Air Corps and Navy.

Applications are now open on the Defence Forces website at www.military.ie

Army applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 25 years of age on the closing date for applications.

Naval Service applicants must also be at least 18 years old and under the age of 25 years of age on the closing date for applications.

Air Corps applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 29 years of age on the closing date for applications.

The Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds who possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career.

Defence Forces Rates of Pay

In mid 2022 – the starting salary for a newly qualified three-star private and their naval equivalent, inclusive of a military allowance, after basic training of 26 weeks was €30,153, rising to €41,555 after seven years. Thers is also scope for further income from duty allowances.

Requirements to Join The Defence Forces

No formal education qualifications are required to join the Defence Forces as a recruit. However, you must satisfy the Interview Board and the Recruiting Officer that you possess a sufficient standard of education for service in the Defence Forces.

Aptitude tests are a common part of the selection process and enable the Defence Forces to better understand candidates and determine if they have the skills for the job.

The height requirement for all candidates wishing to enlist in the Defence Forces is that they must be a minimum of 157.48cm. (That is Five foot 2 inches).

Defence Forces Fitness Tests

There is a Physical Fitness Induction Test for all Defence Force Applicants

It is composed of two aspects:

  • Local Muscular Endurance
  • Aerobic Endurance.

Local Muscular Endurance

  • Males – 20 push-ups and 20 sit-ups.
  • Females – 20 push-ups (Modified) and 20 sit-ups.

Max time allowed 1 minute. This is a Pass or Fail test.

Aerobic Endurance

Candidates will be required to run one and a half miles within the Defence Forces time limit below.These are the max times allowed. This is a Pass or Fail test.

  • Males – 11 Mins 40 secs
  • Females – 13 Mins 10 Secs.
 

Things To Avoid When Writing a CV

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Spelling and grammatical errors:

Spelling and grammatical errors can make a bad impression on the employer, so make sure to proofread your CV carefully. Use a spell-checker and have someone else read it over for you.

Unprofessional email addresses:

Use a professional email address for your job search.
Avoid email addresses that are overly personal or inappropriate, such as “partycentral@gmail.com” or “hotbabe@email.com.

Personal information:

Avoid including personal information that is not relevant to the job, such as your marital status, religion, or political views.

Lies or exaggerations:

Be honest about your qualifications, experience, and achievements. Don’t lie or exaggerate your skill on your CV, as this can be discovered later on and damage your credibility.

Irrelevant experience:

Only include work experience on your CV that is relevant to the job you are applying for. If you have work experience that is not relevant, you can mention it briefly or leave it out altogether.

Flashy design:

While it’s important to make your CV visually appealing, don’t go overboard with creative designs or flashy graphics. Stick to a simple and professional layout that is easy to read and understand. Using jargon or acronyms: Avoid using industry jargon or acronyms that the employer may not be familiar with. Use clear and concise language that is easy to understand for someone outside of your industry.

 

Galway Races Jobs

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Jobs at the Galway Races 2023

As usual – Lydon House Catering will probably be looking for temporary staff to work at the Galway Races which are due take place this year at the end of July.

They are usually looking for the following Categories of Experienced Staff:

Hospitality Supervisors

Bar Supervisors  Catering Supervisors

Chefs  Waiting Staff  Bar Staff

Catering Assistants/Kitchen Porters/Wash Up Staff

Administration Staff

All applicants must be 16 years or over. There are some restrictions on the roles and time periods that staff between 16 – 18 years can be recruited for e.g. duration of employment is 5 days maximum, staff must finish work before 10.00pm

Applicants need to send CVs to recruitment@lydonhousecatering.com

The Galway Races Summer Festival is renowned as being Ireland’s premier and most colourful racing festival.  While it is a major sporting event, it also appeals to a much wider audience than just the racing fans. It’s true to say once you go racing in Galway, you’ll want to make it an annual event. It is a unique occasion filled with colour, atmosphere, passion and craic.