Opening up some job interview basics
Q: I haven’t ever done a job interview – until now, I have always got jobs by word-of-mouth referrals. However, as things get tighter in the jobs market, I am facing my first ever interview next week. I have followed your advice here about what I should say, but I would also like a quick […]
How to edit CVs from CV Generator
This page is a work in progress – will perhaps remove some of these steps as we tweak the CV Generator itself. How to finalise the chosen template generated from the Sli Nua Careers CV Generator [checklist] Delete heading e.g.: ‘1 – Classic Work-led CV Template’. Take note of the line which gives info like […]
Guidelines for creating your personal brand site
The term ‘personal branding’ has become extremely popular in the last few years, but thoughtfully showcasing your public identity is far from a new idea. Eoin Murphy, a Mechanical Engineering student at the GMIT, Galway, Ireland, has created his own personal brand website where he showcases all of his inventions. Check out his website HERE. Clearly, […]
Preparing for our Interview Training session
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Your Career, Your Choices
Making the most of every opportunity A successful – and, indeed, award-winning – businesswoman last week told me what regularly transpires in her business. Person A walks into lobby, armed with a CV. They approach the receptionist, and ask for the manager. Upon being told that the boss is out of the office/in a meeting/enjoying […]