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#irishbizparty power bursts

Every Wednesday night, from 9-11, a corner of Irish business comes to life. Business owners from all over the country rally around the hashtag #irishbizparty to promote their own business, and, crucially, to promote the business of others too. The benefits include: 1. Attention for your business; 2. A feel-good factor as you see others […]

SOS for job-searching campaigns

At Sli Nua Careers, we are currently compiling a list of great/quirky/persistent job-seeking campaigns. Like this one: http://bit.ly/Zukbt6 Or this one: http://bit.ly/Oygy9O If you know of any such campaigns – or, indeed, if you have executed one yourself – please email LIAM HORAN with a pointer in the right direction. We will be publicising these strategies […]

Company knowledge is your secret weapon in interview

This week we return to a topic we have glanced off before without ever dealing with it in great detail: to wit, the whole area of researching the organisation before you present for interview. At a recent employment conference, a business owner described it as “the biggest failing I come across in candidates.” She added: […]

Reporting history to create belief in the candidate

Q: I’ve seen CVs where people list ‘reporting to’ at the end of each job. I have never done it myself. Is it a good idea? I’m a marketing specialist and am currently working at management level, but thinking about a change. Does it bring any benefits? (DD, email) A: I certainly believe it can […]

Looking to the future for your big idea

Q: I’m going for an interview in my own company next week. I’m currently a senior salesperson in the business and the position of sales manager has come up. To be honest, I don’t think the current incumbent has done a good job. He has been slow to introduce innovations and hasn’t built good relations […]

Phantom.ie

By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers  Liam Horan of Sli Nua Careers talk to phantom.ie about job-searching tips.     Liam Horan is Managing Director of Sli Nua Careers Ltd. You can read more blogs from Sli Nua Careers coaches HERE, and make a booking for CV Preparation and Interview Training.

A second chance to make a lasting impression

Q: I’ve just been called for a second interview for a job. I’ve a lot of experience in the sector, and know I’d be a good fit for the position. I felt I did very well in the first interview and am now just wondering what more I can do second time around. Any thoughts? […]