Read the job spec carefully before you apply
Hello Sabina, I have just come across a job that I’d really like to apply for. The job spec is four pages long, and it’s really hard to know what they are looking for exactly. How do I separate the wheat from the chaff? Thanks for your help. NC Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar […]
Public Speaking & Presentations Masterclass (open) programme
Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers, was a guest on Aidan Crowley’s Grapevine show on CRC-fm on Thursday, November 3, to discuss our Public Speaking & Presentations Masterclass (Open) programme. “For so many people, public speaking is one of the biggest fears of all – our programme shows how you can really excel at speeches and […]
How best to approach your research of an organisation for interview
Hi Sabina, I have an interview coming up, but I don’t know much about the organisation. Where do I start my research and how deep do I need to go? I’m afraid that I will get drowned in the detail, and waste a lot of time in the process. Any tips or advice? BD Career Coach […]
5 tips to improve your speeches and presentations
By Liam Horan, Sli Nua Careers Become an accomplished and confident public speaker or presenter with our Public Speaking & Presentations Masterclass In public speaking and presentations, a key factor is preparation. Bob Dwyer, the famous Australian rugby coach, once said: “I don’t want a team who want to win on the day of the match – […]
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 […]
Interview nerves – admit to them or ignore them?
“I get very nervous in job interviews. Would it be okay to say to the panel at the start of the interview that I may come across as nervous but that I know I can do the job and have proven my worth in the past? What do you think of that approach?” – JT, […]
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 […]
Students – your social media profile might come back to bite you
Hi Sabina, My son is in his final year of college at the moment and is very active on social media. I have been trying to tell him that he needs to think about his posts and comments, as they may come back to bite him when he’s looking for a job. He doesn’t agree. What […]
New job offer – are you ready to jump ship?
Hi Sabina, I have just been offered a new job, but I’m not sure whether I should take it or not. I’ve been in the same place for a long time, and I’m a bit anxious about taking the leap to pastures new. What should I do? NN Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar […]
How to create an ePortfolio that advances your cause
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: I have been hearing a great deal of late about ePortfolios. Some people I know have them and are adamant I should have one too. They work in graphic design and architecturec– my area is teaching. Do you see any value in it […]