Zimmer creates 250 new healthcare jobs
By Patricia Maloney, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Galway) The Irish Independent is reporting that Zimmer Healthcare which operates out of Oranmore Co. Galway plans to create 250 jobs over the next five years. “Manufacturing is a sector which we have specifically targeted as part of our jobs plan, and in recent years we have […]
5 interview tips to ensure you don’t get the job – guaranteed
By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers If you want to flunk it, if you don’t really want the job, and if you can’t afford to take any risks, here are five interview tips to help you along the way. Go on stage Try too hard. Structure your answers in an extremely pronounced way. […]
US manufacturer to create 100 jobs in Cork
By Deirdre May, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Limerick) The Irish Times is reporting that a US firm which produces engineered process equipment for biopharmaceutical manufacturing has announced plans to create 100 new jobs over the next two years at a new facility in Fermoy, Co. Cork. You can read more HERE. If you will […]
Guidewire to create 80 new jobs at Dublin Office
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) The Irish Independent is reporting that software provider Guidewire expects to hire 60-80 new staff at its Dublin offices over the next two years. You can read more HERE. If you will be applying for work there, perhaps we can help? We have extensive experience of […]
Key issues when looking to change career – Liam Horan interviewed on Clare FM
If you’re thinking about changing career, where do you start? How do you know how to assess what might suit you? In this interview with John Cooke on Clare FM’s Morning Focus, Liam Horan, Sli Nua Careers, introduces listeners to some key issues to contemplate when eyeing up change.
I just want something to pay the bills – where do I start to look?
By Mary O’Brien-Killeen, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Claremorris) Q: I run a small shop but, alas, it’s fading. I will have to close it very soon before it eats into my savings. I’m at a stage in my life – both age-wise and in terms of personal priorities – where I am not pushed […]
Use your time wisely while unemployed
Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to Aidan Crowley of Community Radio Castlebar – a series of career tips interviews that will be broadcast each Monday on CRC-fm at 5.30pm GMT. Today topic: Q: I have been employed on and off in various short-term contracts over the past few years. At the […]
You never know what they’re thinking
By Stephanie MacKinnon, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers A story was relayed to me by a colleague who had, and still has, a close friendship with a highly-successful businessman. It concerned the manner in which this businessman would form opinions on the suitability of candidates during interviews. These candidates would be applying for senior executive […]
Career change – here’s our interview from @kfmradio, January 2nd, 2015
This interview was broadcast on Friday, January 2nd, 2015 – the time of the year for planning change of all sorts – including career change. But how can people make it happen when the excitement and motivation of New Year has passed off? Moving from the big dream to practical steps can be a come-down, […]
How to convince interviewer about your change of career direction
By Liam Horan, Public Speaking & Presentations Trainer, Sli Nua Careers Q. I have been working for 20 years as an office administrator and have recently qualified to be a teacher. I am now going for my first interview and I am very nervous as I feel I will be older than the other candidates, […]