make it happen careers
CV Writing Service
Get the CV that gets you called for interview! Personalised one-to-one high quality CV writing service from James Byrne, ex Google and Microsoft recruiter. James will work with you on CV help, CV tips, CV Advice and CV layout. CV Writing Help Dublin, Cork and Nationwide
Interview Coaching
Pass the interview for your dream job! Practice and hone your interview skills in a risk-free setting until you are ready for the real interview. James provides interview practice, interview coaching, interview tips, and a full mock interview.
LinkedIn Profile
Get headhunted on LinkedIn for the jobs you want! Over 80% of companies are using LinkedIn to recruit. Get a fully optimized LinkedIn profile with the right keywords to get found by recruiters and managers. Build your online network.
Outplacement
If you have been affected by redundancy or layoffs, James offers a fully personalised one-to-one outplacement service. This includes Career Coaching, CV Writing, Job search assistance and Interview Coaching.
About Us
Make It Happen Careers offer professional career services to individuals and businesses including CV writing, CV help, CV advice, sample CVs, Interview training, LinkedIn profile writing, and Career Outplacement services.
Make It Happen is run by James Byrne, a recruiter with over 7 years experience hiring for multinational companies including Google, Microsoft, AOL, Mastercard and Verizon. James understands how the hiring process works and the criteria companies look for from job applicants, particularly within the technology sector. He is passionate about providing a high quality personalised service to each client.
James has worked with job-seekers from a range of backgrounds including IT, Engineering, Sales, Finance, Retail and Construction. The company is based in Sandyford, Dublin 18, but we meet clients across the country and can also work remotely via skype.
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PERSONALISED SERVICE
1-to-1 meetings face to face or skype to discuss your CV. Fully personalised service, no one size fits all templates.
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RECRUITMENT EXPERTISE
You will work with James Byrne, who brings 7 years recruitment experience, hiring for Google, Microsoft, AOL and Mastercard. James know what it takes to get hired
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RESULTS FOCUSED
Practical results focused service that will increase your CV success rate, number of interviews, and get you headhunted on LinkedIn
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HIGH QUALITY GUARANTEE
100% satisfaction guaranteed, this process allows you to revise your CV and Linked until you are happy with the final version
Careers Blog
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