Curiosity about company is in your best interest
Q: I am going for a job in a company that’s undergoing significant changes right now. It’s a well-known company in a sector that is currently in a state of flux due to technological changes. Like many others, I am fascinated to find out what plans the company has to keep themselves relevant and profitable […]
Just opened today – our new Ballinrobe office
We have just today (Wednesday, November 7th, 2012) opened our new office on Glebe Street, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo.
Steady as it goes when running the rule over previous incumbents
Q: I am going for a very high-profile job – it is of a company whose activities are regularly covered in the media. I believe the previous incumbent made a number of very public errors during her reign, even though this might be disputed by others, including members of the interview panel. To my mind, […]
Third party endorsement can boost your CV
By Angela Tjalsma, CV Editor, Sli Nua Careers (Ballinrobe) Q: I am looking for something to give my CV a bit of ‘oomph’. I feel it is quite drab. I am a shy person by nature and I don’t really like talking myself up too much. I know from your previous columns that the onus […]
Want2Be – leading students through the career fog (Beta)
What is Want2Be – and how can it help you? Here’s a general introduction (click through to see larger image)… Curious as to how it does it? Find out more… However, in this Beta phase, the best way is to talk to us. Fill this form and we will schedule a call. Cost is €175. [contact-form-7 id=”12582″ […]
Parent/guardian, get started
Parent/guardian, complete this form and you will get your introductory email and payment request shortly – pass the introductory email onto the student to complete the document linked from the email. [contact-form-7 id=”12555″ title=”Parents: Let’s go – start your career direction process”]
Student, get started
Complete this form and you will receive your ‘starter’ email and payment request inside the next 24 hours. [contact-form-7 id=”12560″ title=”Student: Let’s go – start your career direction process”]
Let’s go – start your career direction process (Beta)
If you are a parent/guardian, please go HERE If you are a student, please go HERE
Treading the line separating confidence from arrogance
Q: I’ve been reading your regular tips, and, while I agree with you assertion that an interviewee simply must ‘talk themselves up’, I wonder if there is a danger they could come across as arrogant. I believe it is important the interviewers like you as a person, and arrogance is rarely a likeable trait. Do […]
Interview training seminar aims to give job-seekers the interview edge
Job seekers and career changers will be given the opportunity to sharpen their interview skills, thanks to a forthcoming evening seminar hosted by Sli Nua Careers, one of the country’s leading career training companies. “Feel the fear, and sail through the interview anyway” is the title of the seminar which will take place in the […]