Interview errors that won’t go un-noticed
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers, Dublin North Q: In a few sentences, can you outline some common – but perhaps less well-known – mistakes people make at interviews. I feel I know the obvious ones but wonder if there are any others I should consider? (LJ, email). A: Some of these might […]
Resolving to be decisive brings immediate CV pay-offs
By Fintan Dunne, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Sligo) Q: I have worked in about 12 jobs over the years. My CV is currently six pages long – and, even at that, I feel I have left out some good stuff. I have read your advice about keeping your CV down to two pages, if […]
Skype #jobs interview – how can I nail it? Radio interview on this very topic #careers #jobfairy
Career Corner with Liam Horan Topics today: Q: I’m being interviewed by Skype next week for a job. The position is overseas and I have the skills and experience to do it, but I am worried about the Skype interview because all the other candidates will be interviewed in person. I fear Skype may be […]
300 jobs for Waterford and Dublin #jobfairy #jobs #dublin #waterford
Please note, the story you are looking for may be a bit further down the page – scroll down. Our free Career Resource Pack is worth having. Get it HERE APRIL 21ST, 2016: Healthcare company, OPKO, is set to create 200 new jobs in Waterford while US Digital marketing firm, Search Optics, will create 100 positions […]
Upskill yourself to give yourself a better chance
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers In sport, there is the phenomenon known as earning the right to play. It can mean physically dominating your opponent before going on to play the beautiful stuff. Or it can be hanging in during the nervy early rounds so that you are still […]
“I’m told most jobs are filled by word of mouth – is this true? How can I get around that?”
Career Corner with Liam Horan Topics today: Q: I’m told that most jobs don’t get advertised at all. That sounds so unfair to me. I’m 52 years of age, born and bred in the UK, and I moved to Ireland with my husband four years ago. We didn’t really know many people here but wanted […]
Jobs boost for Clonakilty with Irish Software Solutions Company
80 new jobs to be created by software solutions Irish company, Global Shares, at its headquarters in the Technology Park, Clonakilty. You can read more HERE. If you will be applying for work there, perhaps we can help? We have extensive experience of preparing candidates for all types of jobs, with an excellent success rate. […]
Late question can score vital points
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd Q: I’m going for interview next week and have a lot of preparation done. At this stage, I think I know more about the company than the CEO herself does. One query: what do I ask at the end of the interview when […]
Keeping in touch after a good job interview – and making sure scheduled holidays don’t ruin my chances
Career Corner with Liam Horan Topics today: Q: I recently went for a job with a company, but I didn’t get it. However, they made a point of ringing me to say I had made a very favourable impression. “This particular job wasn’t the right fit for you,” the owner told me on the phone, […]
I got the job – now what?
By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Q: I went for a big job in-house – and got it. Gulp. It’s a step-up in terms of the responsibilities, the budget, the number of people I will manage, and the expectations. Any general tips on how I should approach the position? A: Congratulations. And to […]