Should I tell the truth about a job that just didn’t work out
This week’t topic: Q: I started work with a company two months ago. Very early in my time there, I realised the job I was being asked to do wasn’t the job I felt I had been hired for – it didn’t really use my skills (I am a computer programmer) and was very underwhelming […]
How a company shapes its culture
By Fintan Dunne, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Q: I read and hear a lot about the ‘culture’ of an organisation – but I don’t really know what it means. I run my own business – we have six people employed. It’s a retail business. What is the right culture for us – and how […]
Life’s valuable lessons for the job seeker
By Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: I recently read an article on line called ‘Ten tough but valuable lessons you should learn before you are 30’. In my case, the next time I see 30 will be on a front door. I’m 42, and have had my career and business ups and […]
Do you need a cover letter with your CV?
Help the employer to employ you with a cover letter Question today: I am applying for a job. I’ve done up my CV. Do I really need to put a cover letter in with it? And, if I do, what tips have you got? (DC, email). Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to […]
How to have an effective CV despite job gaps
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: How do you build a ‘good CV’, if you have lots of gaps in your work history? I know that before selling yourself face to face in an interview situation, you must first persuade them that you’re a valid candidate. I feel with […]
Changing careers and how best to do it
Today’s Topic: “I lost my job in 2010 after 18 years within the construction sector due to the economic downturn. I had developed my career up to a point of project manager with responsibility for several construction sites. I chose to return to education and have now completed a business degree and masters degree. I […]
The best prepared interview candidate I ever came across
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: Can you talk about the best prepared candidate you ever came across – by this, I mean the candidate who was best prepared for an upcoming interview – (LT, email). A: I like the inclusion of the words ‘prepared’, because I am blue in the […]
Looking for a change of job in the marketing sector?
Today’s Topic: Maybe it’s a New Year thing, but I’m getting itchy feet in my sector – marketing. I’d like to look around at something else but wouldn’t even know where to begin. Any tips? (DR, email). Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to on Community Radio Castlebar, in Career Corner – a […]
Will your weaknesses prove fatal at interview?
Today’s Topic: “If you’ve got weaknesses, how do you depict them in a job interview – or is it a good idea to show weakness at all?” Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to on Community Radio Castlebar, in Career Corner – a series of career tips interviews that will be broadcast each […]
How the best job interview candidate prepared
Interesting question here for Liam – his answer might help you prepare for future interviews. “Can you talk about the best prepared candidate you ever came across – by this, I mean the candidate who was best prepared for an upcoming interview.” Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to on Community Radio Castlebar, […]