AUDIO: Liam Horan speaks to Shannonside Radio career progression
By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Sli Nua Careers on Shannonside radio. Listen here to Liam Horan, Sli Nua Careers, being interviewed by Joe Finnegan, Shannonside Radio, on Friday, July 15th, 2011. In this interview, Liam talks about how what is the best way of going about trying to fulfill your career aspirations. […]
6 common interview errors – and how to avoid them
Death by Monosyllables: a drama in just one word. Yes, no, and maybe are not complete answers. There are times in life when a certain brevity is a good thing, but a job or college interview is not one of those times. The onus is on you to elaborate in a way that helps the […]
7 common CV errors – and how to avoid them
1. Too much information – which sounds like a line from a sitcom, but, it is particularly true in a CV. Don’t ask the employer to wade through oceans of information. They may even decline to do so – and, even if they read it, you run the risk of the employer not seeing the […]
Column, July 1st 2011
Q: My last job didn’t end well for me. I found my boss impossible to work with and eventually I left. It has meant I have been out of work for the last four months. How should I portray this on my CV? (John, email, Tuam, Galway) A: First off, leave no hostages to fortune – […]
Bluffing at interview – not worth the risk
Q: Last week, I did a job interview for a technical role. I was asked a technical question that I felt I should have known. I attempted an answer, but, to be honest, I didn’t know what I was trying to say and they caught me out. How should I have handled that question? (HK, […]
Advice on CV length – should I go with three pages?
Q: I have pared back my CV as far as I can, but it is still almost three pages. Should I try to get it down to two? (Joe, Ballybrit, Galway) A: There are exceptions to every rule, but I would say ‘yes’, writes Patricia Maloney, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. As people get on […]
Referees – to add, or not to add, that is the question
Q: Should I list some referees at the end of my CV? And, if yes, how many? (Tom, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim) A: There are three schools of thoughts on this topic, writes Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. One says ‘yes.’ Another says ‘no.’ I say ‘sometimes.’ My view is that it changes from […]
How to edit CVs from CV Generator
This page is a work in progress – will perhaps remove some of these steps as we tweak the CV Generator itself. How to finalise the chosen template generated from the Sli Nua Careers CV Generator [checklist] Delete heading e.g.: ‘1 – Classic Work-led CV Template’. Take note of the line which gives info like […]
Guidelines for creating your personal brand site
The term ‘personal branding’ has become extremely popular in the last few years, but thoughtfully showcasing your public identity is far from a new idea. Eoin Murphy, a Mechanical Engineering student at the GMIT, Galway, Ireland, has created his own personal brand website where he showcases all of his inventions. Check out his website HERE. Clearly, […]
Column, June 10th 2011
Q: Like many others, I worked in the construction sector for many years. I am now looking to get into sales or retail. I hear a lot of people talking about networking – but, and this might sound unusual, I don’t know where to start. Any thoughts? A: Have no fear, you’re not alone. If […]