How CV walk-through can be a winner by Ailbhe O'Loughlin December 23, 2022 Q: At the start of the interview, they asked me to “walk us through your CV”. I probably rambled on. It’s not today or yesterday that I started in the workplace. Eventually they cut me short before I’d even got…
Confessions of a job interview candidate by Ailbhe O'Loughlin January 6, 2023 This isn’t a question. It is my own personal experience from a job interview I did last week. I hadn’t done one in about six years, and I was nervous beforehand, not least because I really want to escape my…
Maintaining balance in high-pressure industries by Ailbhe O'Loughlin November 2, 2024 Q: What are some ways to maintain a work-life balance in high-pressure or demanding industries? A: Achieving a work-life balance in high-pressure or demanding industries can be challenging but is essential for long-term productivity, mental well-being and job satisfaction.…
Overcoming imposter syndrome in a new role by Ailbhe O'Loughlin November 16, 2024 Starting a new role can be exciting but it often brings along a sense of self-doubt known as imposter syndrome. This feeling, characterised by a fear of being “found out” as underqualified, can hinder your confidence and performance. The good…
Figuring out the lie of the land in SME interviews by Ailbhe O'Loughlin February 24, 2023 Following on from our recent advice column written by an executive with vast experience of interviewing candidates in the public sector, we thought it might be useful to complement that with a view from the private sector. We sourced the…
