Transition Year – make it count
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Many students are now facing into Transition Year (TY) with a mixture of trepidation and excitement. This year offers a great opportunity to gain skills and experiences that should not be missed writes SABINA TRENCH, CAREER COACH, SLI NUA CAREERS. What’s the plan? Starting with the school calendar, get […]
Tips for a successful presentation at job interview
I am going for a second interview next week – and they have asked me to give a presentation. I know the topic well but I’ve never had to give a presentation like this before. Can you give me some tips? (RT). Become an accomplished and confident public speaker or presenter with our Public Speaking & Presentations […]
Tips for staying pro-active during job search
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Central to ensuring that career gaps are as brief as possible is each individual’s approach to their specific set of circumstances. It’s undeniable that unemployment can test the most resilient of us, with spare time and heightened uncertainty leaving the mind susceptible to periods of desperation. Formulating a strategy and action […]
Tips on content for references
Hi Sabina, Have you any advice about including referees details on a CV, and also what should be included in a written reference? Many thanks, GM Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a community radio service to Castlebar and the surrounding environs and […]
Five common interview mistakes that undermine even great candidates
Just because you know you’re great doesn’t mean you’re home and dry. You’ve got to convince the interview panel too, writes Arthur Geraghty, Career Coach at Sli Nua Careers. Interviews are not a perfect way of selecting candidates – and, indeed, many employers deploy a variety of other selection tool to complement interviews – but […]
A busy career – what to include and exclude in a CV?
Hi Sabina. I am putting my CV together, and have had lots of jobs over the years. I don’t see how I can keep my CV to the two pages. Can I go to three? LM Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a […]
Twelve top tips for great cover letters
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers You have an excellent CV but what to do when it comes to the cover letter? Here are some top tips on how to approach your direct and speculative letters, writes SABINA TRENCH, CAREER COACH, SLI NUA CAREERS. #1 Reference the job – If you are applying for a […]
Bring a bit of life to a bland CV
Hi Sabina, I am writing my CV at the moment, but a lot of the sentences are starting to sound generic. What do I do? Thanks, SD Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a community radio service to Castlebar and the surrounding environs […]
Eleven tips to spruce up your presentation style
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers To get that job, sometimes you’ve got to give a presentation. Death by PowerPoint doesn’t just afflict the audience – the presenter can tank too. When you lose your audience, and they lose the will to live, chances are the contract won’t be coming your […]
Interests and hobbies in a CV – in or out?
Hi Sabina, I have the most of my CV completed, but I’m not sure what to include in the hobbies and interests section. Do I just make something up? Thanks, TC Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a community radio service to Castlebar […]