HOW TO: Write a personal profile for your CV
There’s a degree of haziness about the personal profile: what works for one person doesn’t work for another. It’s a subjective exercise and there is no universal formula for getting it right. Take it as a way to introduce yourself and highlight specific reasons why you are appropriate for the role. This video is a […]
HOW TO: First details and early impact in your CV
You only get one chance at a first impression. Keep contact details tight and swiftly move towards your skills and experience. Don’t be afraid to put the more relevant details at the beginning. Short clip from public talk in Dublin by Liam Horan on topic of making a good CV
HOW TO: Make impactful changes to your CV
Employers don’t have unlimited time to read CVs. Be strategic and decisive about what to put in. Try to get the reader’s head nodding early on. This video is a short clip from a public talk in Dublin by Liam Horan on topic of making a good CV.
HOW TO: Step into employer shoes
The most important step when writing a CV is the one you take in your employer’s shoes. You need to figure out what your potential employer is looking for. Edit your CV each time you hand it out so that it speaks to the needs of the individual company. This video is a short clip […]
HOW TO: Use CV as a salestool
Recognise the CV for what it is: a sales tool. It is not a grocery list or a passport application. Take control of your CV and make sure it highlights the right areas. Think “what can I put in that will help the employer hire me?” This is a short clip from a public talk […]
Get yourself ready for the next phase
Pic source www.pixabay.com Q: I’m working in a multi-national, doing grand, and that’s the problem. At 52, I aim for a little more than grand. I’ve only so many years left making a contribution in the workplace and I’d like to use them somewhere I could actually make a difference. I’m just a number here. […]
AUDIO Interview with Louise O’Conor of Abodoo, the smart match platform
In this interview, Louise O’Conor, Chief Digital Officer of smart matching platform Abodoo, explains what Abodoo does, and how it opens up a world of new opportunities and talent for companies and individuals. Abodoo match candidates who want to work remotely with companies who are happy to have staff working remotely – it’s as simple, […]
HOW TO: Getting in the right mindset before writing your CV
Before you start writing your CV, get in the right mindset. Absorb the idea that this is a sales process – the employer is the buyer and you are the product. You should prepare to sell yourself. This is a short clip from a public talk in Dublin by Liam Horan on the topic of […]
How to find and use ‘the unpublished job spec’
Pic source www.pixabay.com Q: “I read the job spec until my eyes hurt. I went through the company website too in great detail. But I still felt like I wasn’t properly prepared on the day – some things came up that hadn’t been prominent on the spec or site. How can I avoid this happening […]
Diary date – Mayo GAA Career Fair 2019 – January 12, GMIT
The third annual takes place in the GMIT, Castlebar, on Saturday, January 12, 2019 (10am to 12noon). Last year, over 600 students, parents and teachers attended the event, organised by the South Mayo GAA board, the Mayo GAA Coaching Committee, Sli Nua Careers, with financial support from St Jarlath’s Credit Union, Tuam; Claremorris/Ballinrobe Credit Union; and South […]