Small details can make a big difference for school leavers
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) I had a brief conversation with the parent of a school leaver at a recent CV seminar which we hosted. The parent explained that her son had just left secondary school and was looking for a job to supplement his college fees and expenses. The […]
Career Corner @CRC1029fm December 22nd 2014 career coach Mark McDonald answers your questions
Mark McDonald, Career Coach, 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. Questions: Q: I can’t keep my CV under two pages. Everything I read suggests it should be maximum two pages. I […]
Four key questions they want answered in #job interviews – even if they don’t ask
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Going for interview, candidates are often far too focused on themselves. To be able to look at it from the other side of the table can be a very liberating and powerful experience. When you begin to realise that the interview panel have a problem too – […]
Fidelity looking to create 200 new jobs in Dublin
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) The Irish Independent is reporting that a US finance giant is to create 200 new jobs in Dublin. Boston-based Fidelity Investments made the announcement as it celebrated the opening of its second Dublin office, at Citywest, yesterday. You can read more HERE. If you will be […]
Galway firm stocktaking.ie announce ten new jobs
By Patricia Maloney, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Galway) The Galway Advertiser is reporting that Stocktaking.ie has announced the creation of ten new jobs, bringing their number of full time employees up to 22. Additionally, they have 120 part-time employees. You can read the full report HERE. If you will be applying for work there, perhaps we […]
Take your time and think it through
Too often, interview candidates think they should answer questions like a buzzer round. They tear into questions with the enthusiasm of a child let loose in Smyth’s. It can result in costly errors. An interview is not a speed test. Giving a good answer is more important than giving a fast one. Thinking time is […]
Construction boom will mean €11bn spend here next year
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) The Irish Independent is reporting that €11bn will be spent on construction projects in Ireland next year (2015). That will be around a fifth of what the State will spend on services, according to Tom Moloney, Construction Information Services Managing Director. You can read the full […]
Is a new job or career on your Santa list?
Why put off until tomorrow what you can do today? It’s already December and everyone is focussing on Christmas. Shopping, parties, helping Santa with his lists. But what about your list? Is a job on your list? A return to work? A career change? How are you going to achieve that? Wait until the New […]
Career Corner @CRC1029fm December 1st 2014 going for a job in a company where you already work
Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to Aidan Crowley of Community Radio Castlebar – a series of career tips interviews broadcast each Monday on CRC-fm at 5.30pm GMT. In this column, Liam talks about going for a job in a company where you already work – and where you feel the previous incumbent […]
Career Corner @CRC1029fm November 24th 2014 Liam Horan at Sli Nua Careers answers your questions
Liam Horan, 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. Q: I want to start sending out my CV speculatively to organisations in my area to get myself known and hopefully open some […]