Robotic approach can switch panel off
In any business contract, there are terms and conditions. Often overlooked or misunderstood are terms of endearment. Do they actually like doing business with you? The same applies in a job interview. While you needn’t bend and twist to suit their will, you should make every effort to present yourself as somebody they can get […]
Make them want to bite your hand off
A big challenge when preparing for job interviews is to first of all identify your real skills and strengths – and then to portray those properly on the day, writes Sean Browne, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. And the irony is that you may not fully recognise what you have to offer until you stop […]
Singing the right song even on home ground
Q: I went for a job interview in my own company last week and, to be honest, I found it hard to get out of the blocks. The problem was that the people interviewing me have been my supervisor and manager for a long time. We get on grand. When I went in, stat down […]
Ten job interview tips to give you a better chance
Everyone is looking for the edge. How can you get it? Here are ten interview tips that should improve your chances of making a positive impression, writes Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. Try to find out who’s on the interview panel. The organisation may well volunteer this: if not, you can make a […]
Statement of interest should fit the bill
Q: My daughter has been asked to write a statement of interest for a job but she has no clue what it should contain, and neither have I. The job is a community development role in a remote location in the UK. What might she even think about putting into this? Is this not just […]
Eight reasons why a short course can be a winner
Q: I want to improve my skills with a view to advancing in my career. I have looked at a few courses on sites such as Alison.com and Udemy.com, and they look good, but they don’t seem to have great accreditation. Should I bother with them? SC, email. A: It’s horses for courses (boom, boom), […]
How to overcome anxiety as you start a new job
Q: I’m about to start a new job and now feel unsure if it’s right for me. I’m feeling very anxious. What should I do? (AM, email). A: Congratulations on your new opportunity, AM. Starting a new job provides a new challenge which may take you out of your comfort zone, writes Petrina Mitchell, Career […]
I’ve chopped and changed – how can I not look like a flake?
Pic. source: www.pixabay.com Q: I’ve chopped and changed a lot in my career – worked in retail for a few years, then studied HR but never really used it, and, most recently, I’ve taught English as a Foreign Language. But I’d really like to get into working in the charity sector – particularly driving tourists […]
My boring job – what can I do?
In this audio below, Brendan Coyne, Life and Executive Coach, responds to a query from a reader who is feeling bored in their current job. Where does she start in terms of looking at a new career? AUDIO:
My work bores me at times – any tips?
“Q: I really enjoy my work but there are days and weeks when I am completely bored. What can I do?” Listen to Career Navigation Consultant Petrina Mitchell’s interview on this topic with Aidan Crowley, CRC-fm. AUDIO: