Crashing the glass ceiling
Q: I am a professional female. I consider myself competent and ambitious. I am looking for a position of responsibility. It seems that most of those jobs are held and hired by men. The result is, more men. How do I access those roles when it seems really impossible? (BC, email). A: It may seem […]
How to become the unicorn candidate
Q: I’m searching for a new role. The very act of going through jobs advertised online is getting to me. The list of qualifications and requirements expected in many of them is simply unreal. I don’t think I can fulfil half of what they are seeking. In fact, I doubt anybody can. Should I apply […]
Online training for your career
Q: I am working full time, but because of the COVID-19 situation, I am thinking about taking a few online training courses to improve my career options in case of lay-off or redundancy. What are the general tips you would offer before embarking on some courses – when I go online, I get overwhelmed by […]
Lost my job, now what?
Q: I have been in work for 24 years. I had a stable job, and no desire to change. Due to COVID-19 and other issues, the company has offered me a redundancy next month. It’s hard not to take this personally and it is affecting my confidence. I am not sure where to start or […]
Ten tips for virtual recruitment fairs
Q: I have just signed up for a virtual recruitment fair. I don’t really know how it works, what to expect or how to prepare. Any guidance would be most welcome as I want to make the most of it? (BC, email). A: Virtual fairs have been around for quite a while, most notably targeting […]
Market trends in the jobs market after COVID-19
Q: I am 22. I did a business degree and was working for eight months in ‘holding job’ when COVID-19 struck. I was laid off and won’t be getting back. Those who were there longer than me got back and I fear that the future will see a bias in favour of experienced candidates. I’m […]
Getting up to speed on LinkedIn
Q: LinkedIn – I don’t know what to make of it. I’m told that I need to be on there, and I am, but just about. I have a profile that I haven’t kept updated and I never put up a post. Now and then, I might comment on a post, but that’s the height […]
How to master the skill of transferring to a new sector
At a time of dramatic change, you may have to change dramatically – and that change could involve moving into a new sector. Your best friends in that scenario are your transferrable skills, writes Ines Gonzalez, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. Transferrable skills are skills developed in one position or industry that can be transferred […]
Ten tips for job-seekers during and after COVID-19
The sad reality is that many people will be severely discommoded by the implications of COVID-19. If you are one of those looking for a new job – or sector – here are some pointers to contemplate as you start out on that road, writes Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. Remember, you only […]
Should I put career change on hold?
Q: I was planning a career change. Well, when I say ‘planning’, it was more ‘thinking about it’ than anything else. I had a general idea that I would not be in my current field by the end of 2021, and I was starting to look around at options, courses and so on. Now I […]