Application forms: Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
AAApplication forms By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Now that recruitment embargos have lifted, the public sector hiring doors are open, and they often use application forms. They are used to a lot less in the private sector, but they are still deployed in some cases. If you really want to give these […]
How to shape your CV if you’ve been around
By Mick O’Connor, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Athlone Q: Since leave college 18 years ago, I’ve been around. I’ve had ten jobs – job-hopping wasn’t part of my master plan, but it’s just the way it has worked out. I’ve done quite well in some jobs, and I have also had some hairy moments, but my […]
SalesSense to create 100 new jobs
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) The Irish Independent is reporting that SaleSense is to create 100 jobs in Dundalk Co Louth. Here I address what I feel SaleSense might be looking for from people with sales and marketing backgrounds when it comes to filling these roles. You can read more HERE. If […]
Accenture to create 250 jobs by end of summer
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) RTÉ are reporting that Global management consulting and technology services firm, Accenture, is to recruit 250 new staff around the country by the end of the summer. Here I address what I feel Accenture might be looking for from graduates when it comes to filling these roles. You […]
Major jobs boost for Mayo as HSE to fill posts across county
By Mary O’Brien-Killeen, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Claremorris) The Mayo Advertiser is reporting there will be a major boost for Mayo on the jobs front yesterday with news that the HSE is to fill 106 posts across the county. The HSE jobs announcement involves 56 vacant posts which are to be filled and an additional […]
Jumping from the frying pan may only land you in the fire
By Deirdre May, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers I recall a conversation with a friend a number of years ago. It was around this time of the year and, like many, she had started to reassess her career options during the Christmas period. She wanted a change based on her unhappiness in her current role and explained […]
Mark McDonald Career Coach Sli Nua Careers on TG4
By Shane Halligan Sli Nua Careers See Mark McDonald talk about staying motivated while job-searching – this interview was broadcast on the popular Roisin show on TG4, 2014. Mark McDonald is a Career Coach with Sli Nua Careers and works out of Dublin North. You can read more about him, and make a booking HERE for CV Preparation […]
Viagogo announces 100 new jobs in Limerick – 50 jobs for William Fry Dublin
By Deirdre May, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Limerick) RTÉ are reporting that Online ticketing marketplace Viagogo is to double its workforce in Limerick, with the creation of 100 new jobs. The announcement was made at the opening of the company’s new operations centre in the city. Meanwhile law firm William Fry says it plays to hire 50 new staff during the […]
120 new jobs for Tralee at hotels and TV station
By Deirdre May, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Limerick) The Irish Independent is reporting that Tralee has received a major boost in the last week following news that 120 new jobs are to be created in the town in the coming months. Jobs will be created at two hotels, a TV station and a financial services firm. […]
Software company Brite:Bill to create 100 Dublin jobs
Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) RTÉ are reporting that Brite:Bill a Dublin-based billing software company is to create 100 jobs. Founded in Dublin in 2010, Brite:Bill makes communication software that helps its clients improve their billing systems and present bills to their customers in a more personalised manner. You can read more HERE. If you […]