Corvus Blog

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

What length should my CV be? (2 pages... right?)

In this series, our recruiters Diarmaid Robinson (Engineering & Technical Recruiter), Sarah Stewart (Sales & Marketing Recruiter) and Gareth Stirling (Digital & IT Recruiter) outline common misconceptions which job seekers have when writing thei... read more

Job Search Tips

5 reasons to attend a business seminar in 2018

Attending a business or networking seminar? Great, they aren’t dead! Here’s just a few of the reasons coming along to a networking event or business briefing could not only benefit you but also your business. 1. You’ll learn something new! It’s ... read more

Career Development

How do I negotiate my job offer? (The right way)

So, you’ve received a job offer and you’re trying to negotiate your package. You want to try and make this a fast and painless process where both parties are happy. It is important that both sides understand each other’s perspective and are will... read more

Job Search Tips