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Since 2016, we've proudly built a reputation for creating equitable and valauble relationships with our partners motivated by three core missions.

We have developed this guide to video interviewing for candidates. It includes all the best advice from our recruitment experts here at Engage People. Included is guidance on remote interview preparation, practical set-up tips and tricks, and general interview etiquette and guidance. Our experts hold multiple interviews a week (all of them done by video now) and have extensive training and experience in this area.This guide is a must-read for anyone job hunting in the current market.

Induction gives your new employee an objective view of your company, organisational culture, and work ethic, which will allow the employee to better integrate into the workplace – which can be difficult as a remote worker.An employeeʼs first impressions of an organisation have a significant impact on their integration within the team and their level of job satisfaction. Onboarding is an opportunity for a business to welcome their new recruit, help them settle in and ensure they have the knowledge and support they need to perform their role.To read more simply fill out the form on this page and we will email you the ebook.

When you partner with Engage People, you uncover a team of passionate individuals who become champions of your success. We pride ourselves on making potential a reality.

The expert minds behind Engage People have spent the last six years designing a functional 8-step formula that:<ul><li>Eradicates growing pains</li><li>Guides stakeholders through the complex recruitment process</li><li>Allows businesses to thrive</li></ul>

We innovate to make us more effective while investing personal time in the diverse community that we operate within. By embracing the concept of linked prosperity, we believe that as we flourish, our community of clients, candidates, suppliers, neighbours and employees will in turn benefit too.This is what we call “Shaping a Better Future”.

We are doers, not dreamers. We know that when you put in the work, you reap the benefits. We invest in our team as individuals and our organic growth as a business. We are ambitious and driven by our vision to achieve success. This in turn leads to excellent outcomes for the clients and candidates that we work with.This is what we call “Making it Happen”.

We strive to understand the needs of both the professionals and the organisations we work with. Through focusing on the alignment of the wishes and values of our candidates and our clients; we facilitate high impact partnerships of mutual benefit.This is what we call “Finding the Right Fit”.

In 2016, Engage People was formed with one mission: to enable firms to develop the agility they need to scale. How?By delivering mission-critical talent.Since then, we've established ourselves as a prominent and recognisable talent agency that focuses on creating equitable and valuable relationships with our stakeholders - motivated by three core missions.

Our weekly and monthly tracker keeping you up to date with industry trends, news and skills.<ul><li>The Weekly Engage Tracker will inform you as to what has caught our eye in your sector as we scour the internet, social media and our own network to find the news we think will give you a weekly dose of inspiration.</li><li>The Monthly version will provide you with the most relevant information for your industry/sector, (be it accountancy, banking, financial services or insurance), such as salary insights, skill demands and industry trends.</li></ul>

A series of career stories from leading professionals across accountancy, insurance, legal, banking, and financial services.<ul><li>These leadership stories, packed full of insights and advice, will profile what it’s like to work for (and with) some of the most forward-thinking companies in Ireland.</li></ul>

Engage People's exclusive Irish hiring guides across each of our specialisms. Get on track to attract, hire, and retain the best talent.Our in-depth reports covers areas such as:<ul><li>Key considerations when hiring</li><li>The changing landscape of the workforce</li><li>What candidates want</li><li>The softer skills of recruitment</li><li>A focus on diversity, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability</li></ul>

The digital landscapes are continuing to evolve. Have you aligned your growth and recruitment plans?Induction gives your new employee an objective view of your company, organisational culture, and work ethic, which will allow the employee to better integrate into the workplace. This can be difficult for remote workers. An employee's first impression of an organisation has a significant impact on their integration within the team and their level of job satisfaction. Onboarding is an opportunity for a business to welcome their new recruit, help them settle in and ensure they have the knowledge and support they need to perform their role.

Whether you are growing a team or building your career, understanding pay grades across your sector should be one of the most pertinent pieces of information in your search.In our 2023 Salary &amp; Market Trend Guide, we’ve compiled up-to-date information for key roles in Finance, Banking, Legal and Insurance, whilst also exploring some of the dominant trends in your marketplace; such as pay transparency and the gender gap.

Interviews shouldn't be nerve wrecking. Our guide includes all the best advice from Engage People's recruitment experts.Learn about:<ul><li>Preparing for remote interviews.</li><li>Practical set-up tips and tricks.</li><li>General interview etiquette.</li></ul>

It's easy to identify what candidates can offer you. But what do you give in return?Our EVP builder will help you pinpoint your brand's unique selling points and boost your ability to attract top talent.

Engage People has a proud association with several of Ireland's professional bodies.Upgrade your career through these CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses.<ul><li><a href="https://www.charteredaccountants.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The institue of Chartered Accountants</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cimaglobal.com/Our-locations/Ireland/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CIMA Ireland</a></li><li><a href="https://iob.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Institute of Banking</a></li><li><a href="http://www.cfasociety.org/ireland" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CFA Society Ireland</a></li><li><a href="https://www.accaglobal.com/ie/en.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ACCA Ireland</a></li><li><a href="http://www.cpaireland.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CPA Ireland</a></li><li><a href="https://www.acoi.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Association of Compliance officers in Ireland (ACOI)</a></li></ul>

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Whether you are growing a team or building your career, understanding pay grades across your sector should be one of the most pertinent pieces of information in your search.In our 2023 Salary &amp; Market Trend Guide, we’ve compiled up-to-date information for key roles in Finance, Banking, Legal and Insurance, whilst also exploring some of the dominant trends in your marketplace; such as pay transparency and the gender gap.<h5> </h5>

This package includes:<ul><li>Meeting/discussion to understand your ideal profile and how best to promote the role. We provide a thorough market overview with relevant recent examples of individuals we have worked with including salary insights.</li><li>Full search across our extensive networks and advertising across each of our channels and job boards. We are highly active across social media and we proactively search through utilising LinkedIn Recruiter and various tools.</li><li>Our detailed CV submission includes candidate overview, salary, availability and our commentary on the individual's suitability.</li></ul>

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This package includes everything from our Contingency Service, plus:<ul><li>We utilise our outstanding video interview platform to create full video portfolios of your shortlisted candidates ensuring a more efficient and thorough hiring process.</li><li>Using your unique Employer Value Proposition, we go the extra mile with you to ensure that we understand how best to promote your business to the right individuals.</li></ul>

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Some of Engage People team share their thoughts on why they love working here.

Hi,Welcome to&nbsp;The Elevate with Engage, Series One.We hope you enjoy these leadership stories, packed full of insights and advice from leading professionals across the accountancy, banking, financial services and insurance industries.Our mission is to inspire the next generation of leaders in the space and help you to take your career to the next level.<img src="https://cdn.sourceflow.co.uk/86art6vome8ra3m0vmm7go1t0wv3">Please give a quick overview of your career journey so far?I had exposure to business from a young age as my parents have a furniture shop and always had an interest in business. I did a BComm in UCD and then a MACC in Smurfit business school.In 2004 I joined KPMG as an Audit trainee and got exposure to a wide variety of companies. After my 3-year contract, I joined SSE PLC as an accountant and progressed over the next few years into a group financial controller of their renewable division.After 7 years with SSE, I decided it was time for a change and joined Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals PLC as a Finance Manager and progressed to Operations Controller. I stayed with Mallinckrodt for 5 years and then joined Cairn Homes PLC in October 2020.While all roles may have had similar titles, each added valuable experience in key areas.What challenges did you experience on this journey and what advice would you give to anyone who might be experiencing said challenges now?Taking a step sideways in your career may broaden your skills and open up new opportunities, don’t overlook these opportunities when they arise.Always use the data to make decisions around changing processes, don’t just act on what you think will fix the issue when it first comes up and make sure all stakeholders are involved in identifying the solution.If there was one piece of advice you could give somebody who wants to pursue a Financial Controller role in an Irish PLC what would it be?Choose a good manager, not just a good company and try not to get hung up on job titles. Look at what the role offers, the responsibilities and the potential opportunities it may bring.What do you think are the biggest challenges facing your sector over the coming years?I believe skill shortages will be the biggest challenge.What do companies and individuals need to do to combat this effectively?They need to look at promoting and educating students regarding construction roles and start the development of internships for the sector.What are the biggest opportunities for the broader Real Estate/Home Building sector and how can a Financial Controller play their role?I believe the sector is well placed to meet the housing crisis and provide affordable homes to everyone in line with the Government’s new “Housing For All” strategy launched in September 2021.This plan has a target of delivering 300,000 new homes by 2030, the plan also includes a number of encouraging targets for shared equity mortgage loans and additional funding for Irish Water and the Land Development Agency.And finally…If you weren’t in Finance, what would you be doing now?I would like to think I’d be running my own business or a stockbroker.

Paul Nolan

Hi, welcome to&nbsp;The Elevate with Engage, Series One.We hope you enjoy these leadership stories, packed full of insights and advice from leading professionals across the accountancy, banking, financial services and insurance industries.Our mission is to inspire the next generation of leaders in the space and help you to take your career to the next level.<img src="https://cdn.sourceflow.co.uk/im8m7z6cvdhcj7t9dccxy79ytply"> Jim shares his career story, insights and gives advice on a range of different topics:– Overview of Jim’s career journey.– Challenges he experienced on his journey and his advice to anyone who might be experiencing said challenges now.– One piece of advice for somebody looking to take that step up to become a CFO.– The biggest challenges facing the Esports industry over the coming years.– What do companies and individuals need to do to combat this?– The biggest opportunities for the Esports industry and how a CFO can play a role.– What Jim would be doing now if he was not a CFO.A must-watch for anyone looking to take their career to the next level in the CFO space.

Jim Purcell

Hi, welcome to&nbsp;The Elevate with Engage, Series One.We hope you enjoy these leadership stories, packed full of insights and advice from leading professionals across the accountancy, banking, financial services and insurance industries.Our mission is to inspire the next generation of leaders in the space and help you to take your career to the next level.<img src="https://cdn.sourceflow.co.uk/2n97oyypvbvh2hclmuhu5wrt68su">Please give a quick overview of your career journey so far?I studied economics in secondary school and then business and economics in university, so it was a natural path to a career in finance.I worked in a Big 4 accountancy practice and from there went on to work in various corporate finance and banking roles across Ireland and the UK.Having led several large teams and units during this time, which achieved a wide range of economic and other targets, it was a natural progression to move into a Chief Financial Officer role.What challenges did you experience on this journey and what advice would you give to anyone who might be experiencing said challenges now?There were so many challenges along the way; from the micro (being passed over for promotion or losing out on the desired position) to the macro (dealing with the aftermath of the financial crisis in 2008 and the challenges presented by Covid-19) but ultimately it is about solutions.If you can focus on providing solutions to problems (no matter if they can be foreseen or not) and do that in a positive way that brings people with you that is a great talent to have. Also, you learn more about yourself and your people when dealing with adversity.What advice would you give somebody who wants to pursue a CFO role in the Real Estate/Lending space?I would say to work hard, develop your softer skills, be enthusiastic and find great mentors.You will need to consciously go outside your comfort zone, work with great people, and have a career plan. And if you can be lucky.What do you think are the biggest challenges facing your sector over the coming years?I think there are more opportunities than challenges for the sector, but talent availability and an evolving regulatory framework are areas that could require solutions.What do companies and individuals need to do to combat this effectively?That is a super question. Companies and individuals in real estate need to effect change and promote the sector in a positive, coordinated, and proactive way.By attracting the best talent aligned to having clear goals and values, most challenges can be successfully met.What are the biggest opportunities for the broader Real Estate/Lending sector and how can a CFO play their role?There are huge opportunities in the sector as the real estate/lending sector should grow very strongly in the coming years. A CFO will be instrumental in providing a broad range of skills beyond the core figures across compliance, treasury, tax, capital structure, M&amp;A, and ad hoc project work.It is the “value add” across all these workstreams and the ability to work successfully with people and teams across all areas in an organisation that will distinguish an exceptional CFO.And finally…If you weren’t in Finance, what would you be doing now?I would say that I would be doing something in the ICT sector as that is a very exciting space that is reshaping the world.

Mark McCleane

Hi, welcome to&nbsp;The Elevate with Engage, Series One.We hope you enjoy these leadership stories, packed full of insights and advice from leading professionals across the accountancy, banking, financial services and insurance industries.Our mission is to inspire the next generation of leaders in the space and help you to take your career to the next level.<img src="https://cdn.sourceflow.co.uk/5cw1wbcvjskg9632eosxf39yt6ge">Please give an overview of your career journey so far. I couldn’t wait to get off the island of Ireland. I flunked out of college, travelled the world and worked at everything from making sandwiches to being a chambermaid. Somehow, I managed to talk my way into an engineering role at the Australian TV broadcaster, Optus Vision Media. It’s where I fell into the IT profession and became a Developer. It didn’t take me long to figure out I loved working with data. I started on an old IBM System I AS/400 computer and worked with the SQL programming language and DOT-NET. These skills made it easy to travel the world.My then-boyfriend, now-husband, convinced me I needed to apply myself academically, and he encouraged me to go back to college. Aged 28, I embarked on an MBA at London Business School (LBS). LBS had a certain number of places to offer students who didn’t receive an undergraduate degree. I was a wild card that year!Afterwards, I loved working in finance as a Strategic Consultant. Clients included Goldman Sachs, Visa and Barclays. All this occurred around the time of the banking crisis when Northern Rock collapsed. After a few years, I yearned to move back to Ireland, which was way behind the U.K. banking sector in size, scale, innovation and disruption.I knew prepaid debit was coming to Europe through past dealings with Visa. I also knew that an E.U. electronic money directive would bring vast opportunities for the payment industry. I thought to myself I’d go home, set up an e-money business and bring prepaid to Europe!I became an accidental entrepreneur purely because I needed to find a way to move back to Ireland after years of travelling. I founded PerfectCard (a company of EML), which holds the honour of being granted Ireland’s first electronic money license. We started with simple prepaid card solutions in the mall’s space before moving into employee incentives and expenses.At that point in our journey, we met EML&nbsp;Payments Ltd, which brings us up to July 2018. Even though we were acquired, I knew there was much more to learn, especially by being part of a global PLC.What’s it like to be the CEO of Europe of a disruptive fintech?EML’s excited about payments on the fringe – insurance payouts, crypto and share trading platforms where you need to pay out money to customers. Sending cheques is cumbersome, whereas our processes are convenient, secure, seamless and can be sent to mobile devices effortlessly.Is disruption good for the world?A positive outlook on disruption has been evident with COVID and how payments have been disbursed to people in need around the world. Citizens need funds quickly, and we enable immediate, stress-free payments to mobile devices en masse. It’s a fast way to allow people to buy groceries and whatever else they urgently require.The downside of disruption is removing the human element from traditional post offices etc. that some people may miss.What are the biggest challenges faced by ‘women disruptors’ that aren’t typically faced by their male counterparts?In lockdown, I did wonder how many of my male counterparts were scrubbing their homes when our cleaners could no longer visit.Women can put themselves under a lot of pressure to have the perfect house, look stunning and juggle homeschooling when working from home. Something has to give.What challenges did you experience on this journey and what advice you would give?When I founded PerfectCard, I spent 50% of our precious capital on stock and purchased 100,000 gift cards for the Christmas period with no distribution channel other than one sale at a time. The plan was to target companies for employee rewards. I also managed to get a popup to stand in a store on a busy retail street. However, no one knew I was there. After Christmas, we had 98,000 cards left and considerable cash management challenges from being overstocked.I learned the hard way all about the requirements for a distribution strategy. There is a good ending, though. The following Christmas, we won a massive contract because we were the only company with enough cards in stock to cover the huge volume!My best advice? ”The lift to success is broken – take the stairs!”Who has been some of your mentors?The Irish government agency Enterprise Ireland has been one of my most influential mentors. Not only were individual mentors provided, but various training opportunities were offered. This included not just me but critical people within the company.Another terrific government-backed scheme, Going For Growth, supported female entrepreneurs. I was fortunate enough to sit on global VC titan, Elaine Coughlan’s round table. Elaine has been named a ‘Top 50 Most Influential and Powerful Woman in Business.’ Elaine taught me not to think in hundreds, thousands and millions, but billions. She advised me to put a strong board in place to keep me focused. I followed her advice.Share three of the best words of advice you’ve ever received.My dad encouraged me greatly, and as a result, I have never felt disadvantaged for being female. It never occurred to me that entering finance and technology might have been an alternative choice for a woman.I also learned about perseverance from trial and effort. You don’t give up. Ensuring you have a growth mindset is also vital. I learned this during my Enterprise Ireland training. These lessons also come naturally to people who grow up on an island. Some people can underestimate how growing up on a small island can affect you. It would be best to automatically think bigger as the population cannot sustain massive expansion.Establishing a financial services business that can only function in Ireland is not viable. You must consider the European and U.S. markets from Day 1. This broader mindset is a massive advantage that Irish entrepreneurs naturally possess.How are you going to shake things up next?I’m excited about the investments EML is ploughing into the business to help secure our seat at the top table in the payments industry as we advance. When you explore how we’re bringing all of our global, innovative techs together to make it available everywhere, that’s setting a huge industry benchmark. FinTech has meant the most profound shakeup in financial services in the last 100 years.I’m also hugely motivated by the vast opportunities that EML Nuapay Open Banking will bring resulting from our most recent strategic acquisition.Do you have a book/podcast/talk that’s had a profound impact on your thinking?I admire the American writer, Seth Godin, who sold his start-up to Yahoo some years ago and shares insights in bite-sized chunks.Give one fascinating fact.Nikki Evans established the first electronic money company ever to be licensed by the Financial Regulator in Ireland.

Nikki Evans

Hi, welcome to&nbsp;The Elevate with Engage, Series One.We hope you enjoy these leadership stories, packed full of insights and advice from leading professionals across the accountancy, banking, financial services and insurance industries.Our mission is to inspire the next generation of leaders in the space and help you to take your career to the next level.<img src="https://cdn.sourceflow.co.uk/hbhvugnz3hjvnvjreintioa1mawh">Please give a quick overview of your career journey so far? I enjoyed maths and economics at school. So, I decided to study accountancy at university. I then started as a trainee accountant and completed the ACCA exams. Over time I progressed into more senior roles as the opportunities arose to where I am today as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO).What challenges did you experience on this journey and what advice would you give to anyone who might be experiencing said challenges now?There were times early on when I questioned if this was the right career path. I decided to persevere and to be patient, for me that approach worked.Also, I would say to identify what your strengths are and to play towards them and not to let your weaknesses deter you. However, to be fully aware and work with them.Is there a piece of advice you could give somebody who wants to pursue a CFO role in the Life Insurance/Financial Services space?It is both a challenging and rewarding career path, the role can be quite broad and have high and wide-ranging expectations from a variety of different stakeholders. Having good people around you will always be important. I think consistency and reliability are two underpinning characteristics of a CFO.What do you think are the biggest challenges facing your sector over the coming years?The ability to adapt quickly to changing environments, from technological to regulatory and most importantly to the changing customer demographics and preferences. Traditionally the insurance sector may not have been seen at the forefront of innovation, however, I believe the sector is making progress in this area.What do companies and individuals need to do to combat this effectively?Companies need to have the appropriate infrastructure in place which includes staff with both the right skills and mindsets to meet modern challenges. The shift towards the need for data and IT skills continues.As a company and as individuals we need to embrace the ever-changing environment, approach challenges in innovative ways and conceptualise things perhaps differently from our previous experiences.What are the biggest opportunities for the broader Life Insurance sector?The investment-based Life Insurance sector will have opportunities in the way companies access new customers. Traditional distribution models such as intermediaries or brokers meeting face-to-face with potential clients are declining.In recent years, we have seen digital banking become prominent with some Fin-Tech companies growing at very fast rates. We believe there is an opportunity for Life companies in this space to complement digital savings products.

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