Shannonside Interview
Today FM job-seeker promotion #careers #jobs #jobfairy
Listen to Mark McDonald and Chris Malendewicz HERE – interview on Today FM on Sunday, May 24, 2015. More details below. “Mark McDonald of Sli Nua Careers offered a service that was second to none in my opinion. I have never come across someone who is so totally dedicated to what they do and […]
You never know what they’re thinking
By Stephanie MacKinnon, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers A story was relayed to me by a colleague who had, and still has, a close friendship with a highly-successful businessman. It concerned the manner in which this businessman would form opinions on the suitability of candidates during interviews. These candidates would be applying for senior executive […]
Career change – here’s our interview from @kfmradio, January 2nd, 2015
This interview was broadcast on Friday, January 2nd, 2015 – the time of the year for planning change of all sorts – including career change. But how can people make it happen when the excitement and motivation of New Year has passed off? Moving from the big dream to practical steps can be a come-down, […]
How to convince interviewer about your change of career direction
By Liam Horan, Public Speaking & Presentations Trainer, Sli Nua Careers Q. I have been working for 20 years as an office administrator and have recently qualified to be a teacher. I am now going for my first interview and I am very nervous as I feel I will be older than the other candidates, […]
Small details can make a big difference for school leavers
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) I had a brief conversation with the parent of a school leaver at a recent CV seminar which we hosted. The parent explained that her son had just left secondary school and was looking for a job to supplement his college fees and expenses. The […]
Career Corner @CRC1029fm December 22nd 2014 career coach Mark McDonald answers your questions
Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to Aidan Crowley of Community Radio Castlebar – a series of career tips interviews that will be broadcast each Monday on CRC-fm at 5.30pm GMT. Questions: Q: I can’t keep my CV under two pages. Everything I read suggests it should be maximum two pages. I […]
Four key questions they want answered in #job interviews – even if they don’t ask
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Going for interview, candidates are often far too focused on themselves. To be able to look at it from the other side of the table can be a very liberating and powerful experience. When you begin to realise that the interview panel have a problem too – […]
Career Corner @CRC1029fm December 15th 2014 interview tips with Liam Horan
Liam Horan, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to Aidan Crowley of Community Radio Castlebar – a series of career tips interviews that will be broadcast each Monday on CRC-fm at 5.30pm GMT. Questions: Q: Yesterday I attended for interview for a marketing role and felt I did well. I’m a new graduate and it was […]
Fidelity looking to create 200 new jobs in Dublin
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) The Irish Independent is reporting that a US finance giant is to create 200 new jobs in Dublin. Boston-based Fidelity Investments made the announcement as it celebrated the opening of its second Dublin office, at Citywest, yesterday. You can read more HERE. If you will be […]