In times like this, we’ve got to stick together. That’s why we’re offering all students who have previously completed one of our programmes, the chance to take our Advanced Career Coaching programme (RRP €999) for free, for a limited time. If you’ve found yourself with unexpected time at home, use that time wisely and [...]
VET Awards success 2019
by Gerard Creaner (President, GetReskilled) I’m absolutely delighted to announce that GetReskilled and Technological University Dublin finished 2nd in our category at the European Commission Vocational Education Training (VET) Excellence Awards 2019. Just to be recognised at a European level is a real honour. I’m really proud to be bringing home the silver [...]
How do I get a pharma job with no experience?
It’s one of the first questions that many prospective students ask us. And it’s one we’re happy to answer. We can be this confident in our response because we’ve seen so many former students go on to start careers in the pharma industry. Many of them do this before they even finish their course. [...]
Working In Ireland’s BioPharma/MedTech Industry? Now’s the Time to Negotiate
Ireland’s BioPharma/MedTech manufacturing industry is extremely strong right now. Arguably, the strongest it has ever been. All the signs of continued growth are extremely positive (just check out the graph above showing steadily rising job vacancy numbers since 2015). If you’re already working in the industry, there might never be a better time to: [...]
Applying for jobs but it’s just “not working”? Here are 10 possible reasons why
Are you sick of all the waiting? Waiting for the right job in the jobs adverts… waiting to hear back when you send your CV in… waiting to get feedback from an interview… it’s all too easy to feel like your job hunt just “isn’t working”. Now there are definitely some things that might [...]
Medical Device & Pharma Companies in Waterford – Ultimate Guide
Jobs in Waterford’s Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industries Currently, there are over 3,600 people directly employed by Pharmaceutical and Medical Device companies in Waterford. Many more are employed indirectly.Click here to see Pharmaceutical and MedTech jobs in Waterford.Or read on to find out more... Top Medical Device Companies in Waterford Bausch [...]
5 Key Takeaways from NIBRT’s “Careers in Biopharma” Event
Last Saturday, 11 top pharmaceutical companies and over 500+ prospective employees attended NIBRT’s annual Careers in Biopharma event in Dublin. Now in its 6th year, this is the number 1 pharma careers fair in Ireland. The day consisted of presentations from companies and an exhibition where job hunters could talk directly to staff members. [...]
Medical Device & Pharma Companies in Limerick – Ultimate Guide
Jobs in Limerick's Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industries Currently, there are almost 4,000 people directly employed by Pharmaceutical and Medical Device companies in Limerick. Many more are employed indirectly. Limerick consistently ranks in the top 3 counties for available Pharmaceutical and MedTech jobs in Ireland. Click here to see Pharmaceutical and MedTech jobs [...]
How to Save Money with SOPs that Stand the Test of Time
The pharmaceutical industry invests a significant amount of time and money every year writing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). But it doesn’t appear to be having an impact on the number of 483’s issued by the FDA... In fact, in Biologics manufacturing, issues with SOPs are the number one reason [...]
What Types of Jobs are there in the Pharmaceutical Industry?
There are a huge variety of job roles available within a pharmaceutical company. Almost any skill set will find a career to match. To figure out exactly where you might be able to find a job in this industry, we need to consider the different activities happening at each stage of the process. We’ll [...]
The Best Pharma Companies in Ireland… by their Employees (2019)
There are several metrics you can use to decide the “best” company. But what employees say should definitely be considered. So we’ve taken employee submitted scores from across 4 different websites and combined them to create a star rating system for Ireland’s pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing companies. To be included in this list, [...]
Scotland’s Booming Pharmaceutical Industry
Scotland's Pharma Industry at a Glance Over 5,100 people directly employed by Pharmaceutical Companies in Scotland The industry exports over £462 million worth of manufactured goods Salaries per head are around £15,000 higher than the Scottish average Global companies including GlaxoSmithKline and Merck with facilities in Scotland Now let’s take a closer look at the pharma industry [...]