New year, new career?
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers As we move into the new year, it is not unusual to start thinking about the future and the year ahead. What if you are thinking not only of a new job, but a complete career change? Where do you start? ‘What colour is your parachute?’ might […]
Social media and your career – never the twain shall meet?
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers You may ‘like’ a lot, tweet up a storm or ‘Instagram’ ‘til dawn, but be careful; your employer (current or potential) may be watching. Will they like that they see? asks SABINA TRENCH, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. Social media offers a chance to get connected, share […]
New year-new job – getting started in six easy steps
New year-new job By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers There’s a new year on the horizon and you are thinking about changing your job. Where do you start and what’s your plan? A strategic approach is best and it all starts with your six-point job search check list, writes SABINA TRENCH, Career Coach, […]
CV referees, in or out?
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers As you edit and review your CV, keeping it to the recommended two pages, you realise you have omitted your referees. Is this a big deal? Does anyone contact them anyway? It is, and they do, writes SABINA TRENCH, CAREER COACH, SLI NUA CAREERS. The very last […]
Five tips to make your LinkedIn profile work for you
Linkedin Profile By Ashley Cahillane, Linkedin Expert, Sli Nua Careers The Christmas holidays are fast approaching and when we are finished with the over spending and over eating that Christmas brings, our thoughts will start to focus on how we can change or improve our current situations. New Year resolution lists will be scribbled down […]
Job Vacancy – CEO position
Are you an IACP or IAHIP accredited counsellor with a third level qualification and 3+ years project management experience? South West Counselling Centre is presently recruiting for a CEO. To prepare a CV for this position, I would give vital evidence and address the key areas of experience and skills that are required to fulfill […]
I have a job offer, but do I take it?
Job offer By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers You’re on the job hunt, but you are already in a job. Now that the offer is on the table, panic sets in and you don’t know what to do. If you only consider the money, you may be setting yourself up for a fall, […]
Six simple tips for a college graduate’s LinkedIn Profile
By Ashley Cahillane, Linkedin Expert, Sli Nua Careers 1. Profile photograph A profile photograph is a must for your LinkedIn profile. Make sure the photograph is business-like (dress like you would for an interview) – definitely no selfies here. Having a good profile picture helps a potential employer to put a face to the name. […]
How can hobbies add value to my CV?
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers At the end of many CVs there’s a section reserved for personal information such as hobbies, interests and volunteering. We’ve all seen the cursory attention this section sometimes gets with the predictable list: reading, walking and socialising. But don’t let this opportunity to add value to your application pass you […]
Virtual preparation can bring real interview benefits
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: I live in a remote region. I have a job interview early next week – I haven’t done one in years and wasn’t much good at interviews the first place. I am really worried about this one as it is a job I really […]