Radio: How to make your CV stand out from the crowd by Sabina Trench Career coach

Hello Sabina & Aidan, I am putting my CV together but it’s a bit flat. What ‘buzz’ words should I include? SQ Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a community radio service to Castlebar and the surrounding environs and was established in June […]

Avoid the fatal errors of an internal interview

Hello Aidan and Sabina, I am applying for an internal promotion and the interviews are coming up soon. I am acting in the position already, but I don’t want to come off as too confident (especially when I know the panel). Any tips? IP Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from […]

Tips on questions for General Operative job

Pic source www.pixabay.com Question this week:  “Sabina, I am going for a General Operative job with a multi-national next week. Any ideas on questions?” VK.   Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a community radio service to Castlebar and the surrounding environs and was […]

Where to start when job hunting?

“Hello Sabina & Aidan, Everyone keeps telling me that there are loads of jobs ‘out there’. Where are they so that I can find them! ” Thanks LL Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a community radio service to Castlebar and the surrounding […]

Two page CV – how to manage it

Pic source www.pixabay.com “Hi Aidan and Sabina, I am trying to write my CV but I could write forever and still can’t set it all in. How do I keep it to two pages?” Many thanks, WG Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a […]

A manager in deed, not in title

Pic source www.pixabay.com “Hello Aidan and Sabina, I am interviewing for a job which requires management experience. I am not a manager by title, but I definitely am in my role. How do I get this across? Many thanks,” NL Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland […]

Key competencies at heart of Civil Service interview

Pic source www.pixabay.com “Hi Aidan and Sabina, I have a civil service interview coming up where there is no real job description, as you could be working anywhere. How do I prepare?” Many thanks, JM Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a community radio […]

Writing your own reference? Where to start?

Pic source www.pixabay.com “Hello Aidan & Sabina, I recently contacted my previous employer for a reference. He has asked me to put something together! How do I write my own reference without exaggerating.” Many thanks, David L Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a […]

How to handle discriminatory questions at interview

Pic source www.pixabay.com Topic Today: What are discriminatory interview questions and how to handle them. Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a community radio service to Castlebar and the surrounding environs and was established in June 1995. The station broadcasts seven days a week, […]

AUDIO: Liam Horan’s ‘Get a Winning CV’ talk at GMIT Careers Fair

By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Listen to Liam Horan CV Talk at the April 2017 Careers Fair at GMIT Mayo campus. If you would like to make a booking with any of our career coaches, see HERE for CV Preparation, Application Form writing, LinkedIn Profile writing, Interview Training and other career services. You can […]