Two page CV – how to manage it
Pic source www.pixabay.com “Hi Aidan and Sabina, I am trying to write my CV but I could write forever and still can’t set it all in. How do I keep it to two pages?” Many thanks, WG Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a […]
May 26, 2017: Ready to fly to Ireland
Pic source www.pixabay.com By Vasjan Broka, Career Coach Today I am at the international airport “Mother Teresa” in Tirana, ready to fly to Ireland. Every time I travel, I am very happy because of new adventures that are waiting for me. For one thing, I’m sure, I feel that after this experience, many things will change […]
How to master the telephone or Skype interview
Pic source www.pixabay.com Skype Interview By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers When time is a factor for employers, many use phone or Skype interviews as a means of sifting through the candidates, before inviting a chosen few to a personal interview. This requires a little more preparation on your part, but with the […]
A manager in deed, not in title
Pic source www.pixabay.com “Hello Aidan and Sabina, I am interviewing for a job which requires management experience. I am not a manager by title, but I definitely am in my role. How do I get this across? Many thanks,” NL Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland […]
How researching the company can pay dividends
Pic source www.pixabay.com Researching the company By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers When going for interview, you need to know the company inside out. Knowledge is king – armed with the right knowledge, you dramatically increase your chances of carrying out a surgical strike on the company, writes LIAM HORAN, Career […]
Key competencies at heart of Civil Service interview
Pic source www.pixabay.com “Hi Aidan and Sabina, I have a civil service interview coming up where there is no real job description, as you could be working anywhere. How do I prepare?” Many thanks, JM Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a community radio […]
How to make your college placement work
Pic source www.pixabay.com By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: I’m about to start a college placement with a leading company in my sector – marketing. It’s an eight-week thing during and I really want to make an impression. Any thoughts? (DR, email). A: First off, that’s the right attitude. Even […]
Writing your own reference? Where to start?
Pic source www.pixabay.com “Hello Aidan & Sabina, I recently contacted my previous employer for a reference. He has asked me to put something together! How do I write my own reference without exaggerating.” Many thanks, David L Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a […]
Interview panel, heads up: use it or lose it
Pic source www.pixabay.com interview panel By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Sometimes when you are called for interview, you will be given the names of the interview panel. This is very common in the public sector, but also happens in the private sector from time to time. But, what should you do with this […]
Interview questions – turning negatives into positives
Pic source www.pixabay.com interview questions By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers While interviews can include a predictable set of questions, there are often those curve balls that will cause you to sweat a little under the collar. With some advance preparation, you can turn those challenging interview questions into opportunities to prove why you […]