Three skills to add to your post-pandemic CV – Advertiser.ie
Galway Advertiser, Wed, Dec 23, 2020 Q: With the year coming to an end, I would like to update my CV for next year. I understand there have been a lot of changes in the market due to the pandemic. I am wondering what else is now expected from candidates, and how any new skills […]
Rethinking new year’s resolutions
Q: It was a very different – and difficult – year, 2020. I would like to be positive now and make 2021 count with proper new year’s resolutions in my life and career. Any advice you can offer? (BC, email). A: A new year offers us a blank page. It is our choice how well […]
Live Webinar / Webinar Beo will help students as CAO deadline looms
Live Webinar / Webinar Beo will help students as CAO deadline looms As the Central Admissions Office (CAO) deadline looms, students and their families are invited to a free Live Webinar / Webinar Beo with renowned careers expert, Brian Mooney. ‘What Students Need To Know / Eolas rí-thábhachtach do mhic léinn’ is the title of […]
What does the hiring manager want?
It’s not just about you, so what does the hiring manager want? If it’s a school principal, and you’re going for the deputy principal positon, figure out what are they looking for. What do they like? What do they exhibit that you should also try to exhibit? It might be hard work; it might be […]
Three skills to add to your post-pandemic CV
Q: With the year coming to an end, I would like to update my CV for next year. I understand there have been a lot of changes in the market due to the pandemic. I am wondering what else is now expected from candidates, and how any new skills I have acquired might be included in my […]
How to deal with rejection from job applications
Q: I have been rejected in a few recruitment processes of late and I’m starting to believe that there is something wrong with me. I have a lot of good experience but it doesn’t seem to help. It’s getting harder to keep applying. What can I do to deal with rejection from job applications? (BC, […]
AUDIO: I’ve been asked to deliver a PowerPoint at an upcoming interview…
Q: “I’ve been asked to deliver a PowerPoint at an upcoming interview for a middle management job. The topic is Challenges facing this sector (it’s in construction). I’ve never done one before and don’t even know where to start. Any pointers?” Listen to MD Liam Horan’s interview on this topic with Aidan Crowley, CRC-fm. Note: Apologies […]
Four key skills to improve your emotional intelligence
Q: I keep hearing about emotional intelligence. It seems to be a key skill managers seek in their employees. I have a general idea of what it is. But, how do I bring this out of me and even improve on it? (BC, email). A: It is a skill definitely on demand. It’s about quickly […]
Tips to flourish when you’re the remote ‘newbie’
Q: I’ve been lucky; I’ve just landed a new job in a good company. Due to the current situation this office role is in a remote setting and it may stay that way. I was hired remotely am struggling to understand how I am going to be able to learn the job without a physical […]
AUDIO: Are cover letters a thing of the past, what with LinkedIn, emails and the like?
Q: “Are cover letters a thing of the past, what with LinkedIn, emails and the like? I don’t want to appear old-fashioned when I apply for a job this week.” Listen to Liam Horan’s interview on this topic with Aidan Crowley, CRC-fm.