Corvus Blog

How do I convert my coding skills into a career? - WebTalksNI

Transcript Gareth: “Welcome to the second edition of our YouTube series WebTalksNI. My name is Gareth Stirling, I’m a senior web development recruitment specialist with Corvus Recruitment. For those of you who don’t know, WebTalksNI is a series ... read more

Job Search Tips, Web Development & UX/UI

Everything you need to know about The DANI Awards 2018

It’s that time of year again and bigger than ever, it’s the DANI Awards 2018. An award ceremony celebrating the expertise and talent of the digital and creative sector across Northern Ireland. The DANI Awards pride themselves on being fair in aw... read more

Technical Sales & Marketing

Should I add hobbies to my CV?

Subscribe Diarmaid : “I don’t have any hobbies, I’m sure that won’t matter if I don’t add that to my CV.” Gareth: “Yes, definitely, I think you need to avoid clichés like going out with friends or going to the cinema. That sort of material doesn... read more

Job Search Tips

How to secure a job in web development (with NO Experience)

Things have changed a lot since I graduated from University with a degree in Interactive Multimedia and Design. The technical skills have changed along with the digital landscape in Northern Ireland. Education and training and what employers ' v... read more

Job Search Tips, Web Development & UX/UI

A Guide to Writing a Letter or Email of Resignation (The Professional Way!)

The usual procedure when switching or leaving your job involves writing a letter of resignation. Firstly, it’s usually better to resign in person and follow up with a formal resignation letter. When writing your letter, keep in mind that it shou... read more

Career Development, Job Search Tips

How to get into coding in Northern Ireland – WebTalksNI

Corvus has developed a video interview series dedicated to Web Specialists in Northern Ireland. This series, named WebTalksNI will be a great source for knowledge sharing and identifying where the demand is in the digital market in Northern Irel... read more

Job Search Tips, Web Development & UX/UI

Meet the Corvus Team - Ian Weatherup

A Business & IT grad, Ian knew his talents, unfortunately, did not lie in software development, so he became an IT recruiter setting up the first IT recruitment company in NI in 1998. Ian co-founder Corvus 7 years ago and concentrated on Sales a... read more

Meet the team

If I Lie on my CV, no one will ever find out

Lying on your CV; you’ll always get caught out. There have been examples of different professionals who have been caught and faced jail sentences which extend up to 3 years. It’s a substantial risk to take to try and get ahead in your career. Fi... read more

Job Search Tips

How to stand out in a Web Development interview (2018)

Those of you who’re reading this blog will be considering a new job while others are already applying and starting the recruitment process. This will eventually lead to the often-dreaded interview. I thought that I would share the knowledge I ha... read more

Job Search Tips, Web Development & UX/UI