Teachers – Have a look at our school
Some teachers, including school leaders, often enquire where they can find that one document that is the ‘fountain of knowledge’, from which to work from, when preparing for the interview process. Sad to say there is no definitive ‘golden book’, if only life were so easy! However, it is surprising how many teachers, preparing for […]
Could you be a Career Coach for teachers?
Do you feel you could work with teachers in the following areas: Writing and editing application forms, CVs, cover letters and personal statements. Conducting interview training. Carrying out mock interviews. Offering general advice and mentoring. If so, we would like to hear from you. The ideal candidate will be: A current or retired school principal […]
So you’re a journalist or broadcaster – what other career options might be available to you?
So, you’re a journalist, or a broadcaster. Media is in a state of flux with the print sector, in particular, going through difficult times. You may be among the many people finding it difficult to get a permanent contract or find steady work. Or maybe you want a change of scenery and wouldn’t mind branching […]
Step back to see the wood from the trees
When training candidate for upcoming job interviews, a regular problem I encounter is that of ‘perspective’, writes Deirdre May, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. It can be difficult, when describing events from your own career, to see the woods from the trees. A career is something you’re living through right now and you can struggle […]
Questions candidates get asked in job interviews
We deal with hundreds of clients going for job interviews each year – and we follow up with them to find out what kind of questions they were asked. Here is a collection of those very questions. This is a new addition to our site so it is still a work in progress. We will […]
AUDIO: In a job interview, I was asked how I vote
Q: I went for an interview last week. They asked me who I’d be voting for in the presidential election. I told him Michael D was my choice and then they asked me why. I ended up in a political debate – and, to be honest, I’m not even that interested in politics. Any advice […]
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. […]
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 […]
Why hand-written CV could fall flat
Pic source www.pixabay.com Q: “There’s a lot of talk at the moment about how technology is changing how people go for jobs. I am a bit of a traditionalist myself and I am wondering if a neatly written CV could do the trick when applying? It might help me stand out from the crowd. What […]