Corvus Blog

Why is React framework so popular?

Developer Trends | Different Frameworks In 2015 and 2016, a lot of the JavaScript recruitment requirements that I worked on, required developers to have experience in the Angular framework. Although Google’s framework is still very popular, a lo... read more

Web Development & UX/UI

5 creative CV examples to get noticed by employers

Scrolling through my LinkedIn newsfeed, on a rare occasion I would see someone go beyond the call of duty when applying for jobs. The LinkedIn post would usually contain an exemplary photo of how they have found an innovative way to present thei... read more

Job Search Tips

Northern Irish recruitment agencies - Which one do I choose?

Job Seeker There are over a hundred recruitment agencies in Northern Ireland, which makes it difficult to know which one to choose when you’re searching for a job. Most recruiters are incentivised by placing people in jobs, so how do you know wh... read more

Job Search Tips

What is Xamarin and why are a lot of developers using this platform to develop mobile apps?

What is Xamarin? Xamarin is a Microsoft –owned company based in California. It is a relatively new technology which is causing quite a stir among the software development community. In layman’s terms, it enables C# developers to write native And... read more

Career Development, Web Development & UX/UI

Accountancy... A humour Free zone?

The poor “boring accountant” has been much maligned over the years as a dull, suit wearing bean counter who wouldn’t know a joke if it slapped them in the spreadsheet! Now, I’ve been recruiting accountants for over 16 years and have spent enough... read more

Accountancy & Finance

Are you GDPR Compliant? (Interview with Local Consultant)

Lately, the topic on everyone’s LinkedIn newsfeeds is the General Data Protection Regulation, or to call it the more familiar acronym GDPR . If you’ve never heard of it, it’s easy to ignore, especially if your boss or Senior management have not ... read more

Employers

8 tips to prevent work interruptions

Coming into work with a few pages of things to do, by the end of the day, you find yourself with two things crossed off. This can be a nightmare for deadlines or meetings. Firstly, try to pinpoint what takes up most of your time, keep an Interru... read more

Career Development

How to prevent uncomfortable office conversations

The average working week is over 35 hours and for many, we are in the office every day. The relationships you maintain with your colleagues can be long-lasting and affect how you fit into an organisation. For some of us, starting conversations a... read more

Career Development

5 top qualities all personal assistants have

A Personal Assistant (PA) duties have grown extensively as time has gone on. PA’s are being asked to create executive reports, being a sounding board for Management decisions, understand the atmosphere and culture in a business and even contribu... read more

Business Support, Career Development