The WorkSmart Project

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We're currently updating our content and layout for both the website and the page, so they might be a little glitchy over the next week or so with older content coming through.

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The WorkSmart Team

Still taking applications for the Higher Diploma "Science in Computing". This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to move into a career in IT. Follow the link below to see the details, register your interest or apply directly.

IT Tallaght Graduate Conversion Course Applications to the Higer Diploma in Science in Computing will be accepted from prospective students who have an Honours Degree (level 8) qualification.

Hi all,
A really interesting article on the potential for jobs in Green Energy. This is just one example of a growing field (no pun intended, but I'm kind of disappointed I didn't think of it) that could be a future career for many. Enjoy!

#GreenGrowth - Ireland could generate 10,000 green collar jobs by 2015 Ireland has the potential to create 10,000 green collar jobs by 2015 and become a major exporter of wind energy to the UK in the years to come, Minister for State at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Fergus O’Dowd, TD, told this morning’s Green Growth Forum in Dublin.

Number two is Felix Baumgartner doing his free fall jump. The only way I think that could have been cooler is if he jumped, they went up a few feet, and then someone else jumped after him...

Science Review 2012 - Top 100 science stories: Nos 5-1 Today, we complete our countdown of Ireland’s top science and innovation stories of 2012. It was the year Dublin became the European City of Science and major scientific breakthroughs occurred in every field.

For those of you interested in starting your own company, this is a great article to see just how important social media is becoming any size of business.

The Facebook economy: ‘SMBs will create a page before they’ll build a website’ Facebook is ramping up its focus on small and medium-sized businesses and revealed that over 300,000 business-owned pages have promoted over 2.5m promoted posts since June. Facebook’s director of Small Business Dan Levy also said that into the future more small firms will have a branded Facebook pag...

Hi all, our insane interview question for today:

"Why are manhole covers round?"

This is an actual question (with a real answer) asked in a number of interviews. See if you can figure it out!

I'd like all of these, please...

Cheers

The week in gadgets: stocking fillers, an iPad amplifier and a juggling robot (video) A look at gadget happenings, as we give you gift ideas for Christmas stockings, the humble beanie hat gets an audio add-on, the Amplifiear for the iPad comes out of Kickstarter mode, and Disney develops a robot that can play catch.

Hi all, see the link below for Cpl's involvement in the Young Scientists exhibition!

Our candidates of tomorrow are still in school: Young Scientists Panel Discussion 8th January | Cpl The CPL Science and Engineering team is committed to encouraging students to take up science, engineering and mathematical subjects for the Leaving Certificate and at Third Level through our industry partnerships and events. Despite the recession, the Science & Engineering sector is still a skills-s...

Right, Christmas is upon us and for most that means waiting until Christmas day, opening up one of these and then texting everyone in your phone book just so you can used to the keypad...

On an unrelated note if anyone would like to donate one of these to the WorkSmart project feel absolutely free to message us privately...

The tech gift guide: Smartphones for all The holiday season is upon us, and for those of you seeking the best tech gifts for under the Christmas tree, you’ve come to the right place. Considering the booming smartphone growth Ireland has seen over the past year, we expect plenty will have one of these gadgets on their Christmas wish list. B...

Some of the better jobs going at the moment. Have a look!

The hot high-earning IT and design jobs of 2013 - reports Good news for workers in IT and the creative fields – they are likely to see above-average salary increases in the coming year due to high demand for them and as organisations boost their digital presence and investments in IT infrastructure.

Hi all, check out these tips on how to impress an interviewer, including such gems as "Don't call your Interviewer a 'Chump'" and "For God's sake have a shower beforehand"...

6 tips to help you impress an interviewer | Cpl.ie Blog Nowadays even the most talented and qualified candidate can ill afford to be complacent when it comes to a job interview. Competition in the workplace has never been greater and as a consequence, the candidate screening process has become ever more challenging as the recession deepens. No longer can...

"You have a birthday cake and have exactly 3 slices to cut it into 8 equal pieces. How do you do it?"

This is an ACTUAL (insane) interview questions asked by an American company to candidates. Can you figure it out?