If you want them to know, tell them
By Patricia Maloney, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Galway) Going for interview, brush up on your technical knowledge. The electrician who has five examples of his teamwork, but stumbles over the actual safety precautions he takes servicing a power unit, may not leave a lasting impression – stroke that, he may leave an all too lasting […]
Tech firm LexisNexis to create 70 new jobs in Dublin – listen to Mark McDonald’s thoughts on the jobs
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) Newstalk are reporting that LexisNexis is creating 70 positions over the next three years at their new data analytics centre in the city. Here I address what LexisNexis might be looking for from people in risk assessment, data analytics, software development and engineering. You can read more […]
Listen to Mark McDonald’s thoughts on CAO annoucement
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) Today’s CAO announcement shows that certain courses are gaining in popularity based on the current and future employment opportunities on offer. Business, Construction and the Tech sector have all shown an increase in popularity as have certain health care and teaching career choices. CAO statistics […]
US financial firm Northern Trust to create 300 new Limerick jobs #jobfairy #limerick
By Deirdre May, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Limerick) RTÉ are reporting that US financial services firm Northern Trust is to create 300 jobs over the next three years at its Limerick office. Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton made the announcement. You can read more HERE. If you will be applying for […]
In job interviews, it is important to support your claims with evidence
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers When it comes to job interviews, much of the advice someone like me will give you will have the air of cliché about it. The unavoidable reality is that the interview is an artificial environment and your performance therein, whether you like it or not, will […]
‘Get that Job’ – Interview Techniques for a competitive Jobs market @itsligo
By Shane Halligan, Sli Nua Careers The Careers Office of IT Sligo are bringing Liam Horan of SliNuaCareers.com to deliver two talks entitled ‘Get that job: interview techniques for a competitive jobs market’ on Thursday, March 12th, at 12noon and 2pm. (Venue: Lecture Room A0006). SliNuaCareers.com specialise in CV preparation and Interview Training, and in this talk […]
Airbnb to create 200 Dublin jobs – listen to Mark McDonald’s thoughts on the jobs
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) RTÉ is reporting that Hospitality company Airbnb has announced it is creating 200 jobs in an expansion of its Dublin workforce. Here I address what Airbnb might be looking for from people with I.T. backgrounds and an interest in social media. You can read more […]
Final steps – six tips for the final few days before the interview
By Mick O’Connor, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Athlone 1. As the interview draws closer, it’s important to stay alert and fresh rather than impeding your chances by cramming a book worth of sheets the night before. Gradually reduce the amount of information you’re studying to one page of bullet-point notes. This amounts to an abbreviated account […]
450 jobs promised in Liffey Valley expansion – listen to Mark McDonald’s thoughts on the jobs
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) RTÉ is reporting that total of 450 new jobs have been promised at the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in Dublin, with some of the roles full-time and some part-time. Here I address what I feel employers might be looking for from people with retail and customer service […]
ESB to recruit 300 apprentices over next five years
By Shane Halligan, Sli Nua Careers Newstalk 106-108fm is reporting that the EBB is recruiting 300 apprentices over the next five years. The recruitment drive is part of a €40m investment of the utility’s training and development programme. You can read more HERE. If you will be applying for work there, perhaps we can help? We […]