Getting on top of the Down Under job search
Q. I am going to Australia in 6 weeks. However, I am not sure what I need to do to be prepared for their job market. Any tips? A. Before you even reach the country, ensure that you complete a plan. Research the area where you are aiming to live, and contact employers and agencies […]
Dealing with the standard interview questions
A frequently asked question from our clients is “what are the questions most commonly asked at interview?” Although we believe that rehearsing standard, generic answers is the wrong way to approach the interview, it is very helpful to have a strong sense of how approach the ones regularly asked. So here goes. 1. What are […]
The art of simplicity
Many assume that when preparing a CV that it needs to be presented in an elaborate manner. Most interviewers and employers are not interested in sifting through intricate and complex CVs. Elaborate and sophisticated designs can be off-putting. In general, recruitment agencies and HR departments prefer clean, professional designs that are easy to read and […]
Be good to yourself, get a psychometric test done
When confronted with recession, and possibly an end to a career we have worked in all or our lives, we are faced with questions about our abilities, and uncertainty about what we can offer. What can we do? Where do our strengths lie? Have we been in the right career? Many people leave school and […]
Turn that job rejection into a positive
Ten pointers for a winning job interview Q: I got called to interview, and felt I did a great one. But a week later, the dreaded letter came: thanks, but… I really wanted this job. It was with a company I have long admired, and I know it would have been great for my career. The company has a […]
Links programme
An idea? Could all of us who fraternise together on #irishbizparty boost our mutual SEO ratings by putting reciprocal links up on our sites? Or does that even work from an SEO point of view? I’m no expert on SEO: perhaps someone on #irishbizparty could advise on same. Here’s an article I read on the […]
Never too early for students to make an impression
We often get asked by students: “What can I do now to boost my job chances?” The answer is ‘quite a lot’. It’s never too early to make a first impression. Here are a few things you could consider while still in college. 1. Join LinkedIn (www.LinkedIn.com). A survey we carried out last year revealed […]
April 15th, Column
Ten pointers for a winning job interview 1. When you’ve got your CV right, the interview will flow from there. A well-written CV will lure the interviewer down certain roads that suit you – control your CV, influence the interview. 2. Nerves are good. Great sportspeople are regularly so consumed by nerves before major events […]
April 8th, Column
Q. I am an accountant and it has been 18 months since I last worked. How can I portray this in my CV? I feel that I am becoming less employable as time moves on. This is an opportunity to use the interval in your CV to paint a favourable picture of who you […]
tweaks to #powerburst on #irishbizparty
Hello all, Following last night’s inaugural #powerbust on #irishbizparty, I’d like to get your thoughts on some ideas and feedback. The consensus seems to be that it has potential so it might be worth trying to fine-tune it to get it right. Please email me at admin@slinuacareers.com with suggestions, rather than trying to tweet, because the 140-character […]