Referees – to add, or not to add, that is the question
Q: Should I list some referees at the end of my CV? And, if yes, how many? (Tom, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim) A: There are three schools of thoughts on this topic, writes Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. One says ‘yes.’ Another says ‘no.’ I say ‘sometimes.’ My view is that it changes from […]
AUDIO: Liam Horan speaks to South East Radio about CV and Interview tips
By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers CV & Interview tips on South East RadioListen here to Liam Horan providing tips on CVs and Interviews on South East Radio (April 11th, 2011). Liam Horan is Managing Director of Sli Nua Careers Ltd. You can read more blogs from Sli Nua Careers coaches HERE, and […]
Handling the trial period
Q: I have recently been successful as a receptionist with a small engineering company and they said that they will give me a trial period. Any tips on getting through this? This is my first real job. (CG, Email). A: The first job for anyone is daunting, writes Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. […]
Use the opportunity to ask questions
Q: I never know what to say when I’m asked at the end of the interview ‘so have you any questions you want to ask us?’ I usually say no and I wonder if I am missing out on opportunity. Any suggestions? (MR, Email). A: Do not bring up topics such as holidays, perks or […]
Making a presentation during job interview
Q. I have to give a presentation as part of my interview for a sales role and I have never done this before. What can I do to make sure that I come across well? The word presentation creates fear in a lot of people’s minds but you should treat this as an opportunity to […]
Radio Kerry
By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Sli Nua Careers on Radio Kerry Liam Horan talking to Anna Curtin on Radio Kerry about the growth in popularity of CV Gift Vouchers. Liam Horan is Managing Director of Sli Nua Careers Ltd. You can read more blogs from Sli Nua Careers coaches HERE, and make […]
Irish Examiner
By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Our article from The Irish Examiner February 2011. Liam Horan is Managing Director of Sli Nua Careers Ltd. You can read more blogs from Sli Nua Careers coaches HERE, and make a booking for CV Preparation and Interview Training.
February 11th Column
Q. I have worked as a carpenter since I school. I am finding it difficult to get work and feel that I can’t do anything else. A. Although you have only worked in one field, remember you have developed and picked up various skills along the way. Termed ‘transferrable’ skills, these are skills you acquire […]
Making your work and life experience work for you
Q. I have worked in lots of different jobs in the past, and, in fact, I’m seeking for jobs in three different industries. How can I make my CV work for all three? – JB (email) A. Very simply, think like a marketer – think about your target market. The CV is a sales […]
Mock interviews stand to you in the long run
Are you a person who seems to be called for interviews a lot but never have success? Or have you never had an ‘official’ interview in your life, and are now faced with the prospect of actually sitting one? Or maybe, you just dread the whole ordeal and hope that on the day of the […]