There has never been a better time to be a graduate of the science, technology, engineering, and maths (Stem) disciplines — but personality and character go an awful long way also, according to managing partner of recruitment firm Fastnet - The Talent Group. Headquartered in Little Island, Co Cork, Fas...

5 Questions to ask yourself before beginning your career search As the Lifesciences industry in Ireland continues to flourish, career opportunities are ample. With over 8,400 new jobs to be created in the industry over the next five years, this is an opportune time for candidates to consider making their next career m...

Opportunities for career development in the area of Supply Chain have never been stronger. With record growth figures in the areas of manufacturing and exports, professionals within the function have been adding real value within complex global networks to drive such strong results across all sectors of the economy. A...

  Ireland's Life Sciences sector has grown from very humble beginnings in the 1960s to reach global significance. Collaborative clusters in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices and Diagnostics have been a key element behind the remarkable growth of a sector that directly employs 25,000 people in Ire...

  Ireland is one of Europe’s largest Medtech hubs and, as a globally recognised centre of excellence, is home to more than 300+ companies, employing 25,000 people. Thirteen of the world's top fifteen companies have operations here.  Ireland also employs the highest number of Medtech perso...

Due to multiple job opportunities with clients in the Life Sciences, Agri-Food and Business Service sectors, Fastnet are hosting a series of Career Open Days, in the Cork Office, in May to fill a significant number of exciting roles in nationwide locations. Why not make an appointment wit...

Fastnet – The Talent Group, a dynamic and innovative Talent and Recruitment Consultancy, specialising in the Life Sciences and MedTech sectors, have a number of exciting Engineering, Quality, IT and Customer Service opportunities with a leading MedTech client in Galway.         &nb...

Your CV should be a "work in progress"; something that is frequently updated with your experience and achievements to reflect and support your career goals. For most however, it is something that is given last- minute, rushed revisions in order to meet submission deadlines. You would never attend an interview...

Despite our modest population of 4.5million, the Irish economy continues to perform and excel on the European and global stage, growing five times faster than the average in the Eurozone in 2015 and poised to be the fastest growing economy in the EU in 2016. There is no doubt that the future is bright for experienced...