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Don’t look back in anger

Q: I’ve just been beaten in the final interview for a job in an agency that receives public funding. I got down to the last three, but I’m very disappointed because the woman who got it is just not up to the task. It’s a case of ‘jobs for the boys’, if you’ll excuse the […]

Galway Bay FM

By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers  Here Liam Horan of Sli Nua Careers and Keith Finnegan of Galway Bay FM discuss the station’s novel ‘get a job’ event in conjunction with Sli Nua Careers.   Liam Horan is Managing Director of Sli Nua Careers Ltd. You can read more blogs from Sli Nua Careers […]

Curiosity about company is in your best interest

Q: I am going for a job in a company that’s undergoing significant changes right now. It’s a well-known company in a sector that is currently in a state of flux due to technological changes. Like many others, I am fascinated to find out what plans the company has to keep themselves relevant and profitable […]

Steady as it goes when running the rule over previous incumbents

Q: I am going for a very high-profile job – it is of a company whose activities are regularly covered in the media. I believe the previous incumbent made a number of very public errors during her reign, even though this might be disputed by others, including members of the interview panel. To my mind, […]

Third party endorsement can boost your CV

By Angela Tjalsma, CV Editor, Sli Nua Careers (Ballinrobe) Q: I am looking for something to give my CV a bit of ‘oomph’. I feel it is quite drab. I am a shy person by nature and I don’t really like talking myself up too much. I know from your previous columns that the onus […]

Want2Be – leading students through the career fog (Beta)

What is Want2Be – and how can it help you? Here’s a general introduction (click through to see larger image)… Curious as to how it does it? Find out more… However, in this Beta phase, the best way is to talk to us. Fill this form and we will schedule a call. Cost is €175.  [contact-form-7 id=”12582″ […]

Parent/guardian, get started

Parent/guardian, complete this form and you will get your introductory email and payment request shortly – pass the introductory email onto the student to complete the document linked from the email. [contact-form-7 id=”12555″ title=”Parents: Let’s go – start your career direction process”]

Student, get started

Complete this form and you will receive your ‘starter’ email and payment request inside the next 24 hours. [contact-form-7 id=”12560″ title=”Student: Let’s go – start your career direction process”]