Participating in the Erasmus Entrepreneurship Programme
This week our Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs participant Paula Ballester Murat, from Castellón (Spain), has been interviewee about her experience in the programme. Paula describes her business idea and all the process to become a participant in the EYE programme as well as her expectations and what she is currently learning with us. You can […]
Job Seekers – stand out from the crowd with your job application form
“Hello Sabina, I am applying for a job that I have wanted all my life. It involves an application form that includes a blank section at the end for more information. Should I make my case for the job in there? I really want this, so any advice would be great.” – CD Career Coach Sabina […]
How to ace your presentation to secure that job
I have been called to a second interview for a job next week – the position is manager of a leisure centre. They have asked me to do a 10-minute presentation on Why I should get the job at the start of the interview. I haven’t got a clue what I should say? Pointers welcome. […]
How long should my speech be?
By Liam Horan, Public Speaking & Presentations Trainer, Sli Nua Careers Q: I’ve been asked to address a conference on behalf of my company – it’s a company promotional event and will be attended a lot of existing and potential customers, as well as some media figures who report on our sector. My topic is […]
Top tips for the perfect resignation letter
Hello Sabina, Good news. I have been offered a new job, so I need to write a letter of resignation for my current employer. It’s been a mixed experience, how do I write a letter without burning any bridges? Any guidance much appreciated. MO Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the […]
Read the job spec carefully before you apply
Hello Sabina, I have just come across a job that I’d really like to apply for. The job spec is four pages long, and it’s really hard to know what they are looking for exactly. How do I separate the wheat from the chaff? Thanks for your help. NC Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar […]
Public Speaking & Presentations Masterclass (open) programme
Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers, was a guest on Aidan Crowley’s Grapevine show on CRC-fm on Thursday, November 3, to discuss our Public Speaking & Presentations Masterclass (Open) programme. “For so many people, public speaking is one of the biggest fears of all – our programme shows how you can really excel at speeches and […]
How best to approach your research of an organisation for interview
Hi Sabina, I have an interview coming up, but I don’t know much about the organisation. Where do I start my research and how deep do I need to go? I’m afraid that I will get drowned in the detail, and waste a lot of time in the process. Any tips or advice? BD Career Coach […]
Sabina tackles Dublin Marathon
Our very own Sabina Trench is tackling the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon this Bank Holiday weekend – she’s a living, breathing, running model for goal-setting in our business. It’s not her first marathon and she swears it will be her last, but we don’t believe here for a minute. We wish her all the best on […]
5 tips to improve your speeches and presentations
By Liam Horan, Sli Nua Careers Become an accomplished and confident public speaker or presenter with our Public Speaking & Presentations Masterclass In public speaking and presentations, a key factor is preparation. Bob Dwyer, the famous Australian rugby coach, once said: “I don’t want a team who want to win on the day of the match – […]