So you’re a journalist or broadcaster – what other career options might be available to you?
So, you’re a journalist, or a broadcaster. Media is in a state of flux with the print sector, in particular, going through difficult times. You may be among the many people finding it difficult to get a permanent contract or find steady work. Or maybe you want a change of scenery and wouldn’t mind branching […]
Step back to see the wood from the trees
When training candidate for upcoming job interviews, a regular problem I encounter is that of ‘perspective’, writes Deirdre May, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. It can be difficult, when describing events from your own career, to see the woods from the trees. A career is something you’re living through right now and you can struggle […]
HOW TO: Final tips on writing your CV
Before editing the CV or turning up to the job interview, know the company inside out. Check out the company website, look at their staff profiles on LinkedIn, and if you can, get talking to someone in the company. You may just get an insider’s perspective on the employer’s ideal candidate – and you can […]
HOW TO: Including referees on your CV
Depending on the job, you may not need to include referee contact details. Do give the referee the heads up that they may get a phone call. Also, remind your referees what career path you are chasing: don’t expect them to remember. This video is a short clip from a public talk in Dublin by […]
HOW TO: Depicting hobbies and interests on your CV
The impact of this section depends on how you use it. Think selling, not listing. You can tailor this section to prove that you have certain skills that are listed in the job specification. This video is a short clip from a public talk in Dublin by Liam Horan on the topic of making a […]
Questions candidates get asked in job interviews
We deal with hundreds of clients going for job interviews each year – and we follow up with them to find out what kind of questions they were asked. Here is a collection of those very questions. This is a new addition to our site so it is still a work in progress. We will […]
Four questions to ask at the end of the interview
Q: I’m always asked at the end of the interview if I have a question for them. I can never think of what to say. I’m generally dying to make my escape. Any suggestions? (EK, email). A: Wishing it were all over is not an uncommon feeling for candidates. However, you really should look on […]
AUDIO: In a job interview, I was asked how I vote
Q: I went for an interview last week. They asked me who I’d be voting for in the presidential election. I told him Michael D was my choice and then they asked me why. I ended up in a political debate – and, to be honest, I’m not even that interested in politics. Any advice […]
HOW TO: Covering your work experience and education in your CV
Place emphasis on work and education experiences that are pertinent to the job in question. Skim over less relevant experiences and close any gaps with one line. Don’t be bashful about including details of high results or distinctions. This video is a short clip from a public talk in Dublin by Liam Horan on the […]
HOW TO: Depicting key achievements, skills and attributes in your CV
This is a powerful section that can help you achieve early impact in your CV. Pick five or six achievements or competencies which relate to the job – these can be from your personal or professional lives. Use proper nouns where necessary (to show concrete examples) and give specific details of companies, figures, software or […]