Never too early for students to make an impression
We often get asked by students: “What can I do now to boost my job chances?” The answer is ‘quite a lot’. It’s never too early to make a first impression. Here are a few things you could consider while still in college. 1. Join LinkedIn (www.LinkedIn.com). A survey we carried out last year revealed […]
Preparing for our Interview Training session
Listen HERE to learn about the value of filling out the Key Issues form before the session.
April 15th, Column
Ten pointers for a winning job interview 1. When you’ve got your CV right, the interview will flow from there. A well-written CV will lure the interviewer down certain roads that suit you – control your CV, influence the interview. 2. Nerves are good. Great sportspeople are regularly so consumed by nerves before major events […]
April 8th, Column
Q. I am an accountant and it has been 18 months since I last worked. How can I portray this in my CV? I feel that I am becoming less employable as time moves on. This is an opportunity to use the interval in your CV to paint a favourable picture of who you […]
AUDIO: Liam Horan speaks to South East Radio about CV and Interview tips
By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers CV & Interview tips on South East RadioListen here to Liam Horan providing tips on CVs and Interviews on South East Radio (April 11th, 2011). Liam Horan is Managing Director of Sli Nua Careers Ltd. You can read more blogs from Sli Nua Careers coaches HERE, and […]
tweaks to #powerburst on #irishbizparty
Hello all, Following last night’s inaugural #powerbust on #irishbizparty, I’d like to get your thoughts on some ideas and feedback. The consensus seems to be that it has potential so it might be worth trying to fine-tune it to get it right. Please email me at admin@slinuacareers.com with suggestions, rather than trying to tweet, because the 140-character […]
It’s you, it’s you, it’s you
There is no secret – each job search is different (Lori Conlan NIH) We are confronted with tough times. It is becoming increasingly difficult for individuals to find work. We are constantly bombarded with news of redundancies, increasing taxes and unemployment figures. Even before we begin to search for employment, we are told that there […]
Handling the trial period
Q: I have recently been successful as a receptionist with a small engineering company and they said that they will give me a trial period. Any tips on getting through this? This is my first real job. (CG, Email). A: The first job for anyone is daunting, writes Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. […]
Use the opportunity to ask questions
Q: I never know what to say when I’m asked at the end of the interview ‘so have you any questions you want to ask us?’ I usually say no and I wonder if I am missing out on opportunity. Any suggestions? (MR, Email). A: Do not bring up topics such as holidays, perks or […]
Free CV Critique Session will make your CV work for you
Need your CV critiqued by professionals so that it does a good job of selling you to potential employers? If yes, this forthcoming Galway city event could be for you: Free CV Critique Session Friday, April 1st (no joke, no fooling!) Venue: The Harbour Hotel, Galway (http://harbour.ie/Location) From: 9.30am-12.30pm Bring along your current CV for […]