VIDEO: Are apprenticeships a good option for school leavers in Ireland?
VIDEO: Are apprenticeships a good option for school leavers in Ireland? In our recent webinar for senior cycle students, this question came from a viewer. Our experts Sean Larkin and Colm Flynn dealt with this and many other questions on the night. If you’d like to have Sean or Colm help you with subject choice, […]
VIDEO: How many courses should I put down on my CAO (Central Admissions Office) form?
VIDEO: How many courses should I put down on my CAO (Central Admissions Office) form? In our recent webinar for senior cycle students, this question came from a viewer. Our experts Sean Larkin and Colm Flynn dealt with this and many other questions on the night. If you’d like to have Sean or Colm help […]
VIDEO: Any final, catchall advice, for second-level students contemplating the next phase in their lives?
VIDEO: Any final, catchall advice, for second-level students contemplating the next phase in their lives? In our recent webinar for senior cycle students, this question came from a viewer. Our experts Sean Larkin and Colm Flynn dealt with this and many other questions on the night. If you’d like to have Sean or Colm help […]
VIDEO: Competency-based job interviews
Competency-based Job Interviews The key skills – preparation and execution Webinar by Liam Horan, Sli Nua Careers, in conjunction with Macra na Feirme To receive the workbook referenced in the webinar, email getthatjob@slinucareers.com Competency-based job interviews Featured image courtesy of Pixabay. Need our help? Complete this form below and we will get back […]
HOW TO: Final tips on writing your CV
Before editing the CV or turning up to the job interview, know the company inside out. Check out the company website, look at their staff profiles on LinkedIn, and if you can, get talking to someone in the company. You may just get an insider’s perspective on the employer’s ideal candidate – and you can […]
HOW TO: Including referees on your CV
Depending on the job, you may not need to include referee contact details. Do give the referee the heads up that they may get a phone call. Also, remind your referees what career path you are chasing: don’t expect them to remember. This video is a short clip from a public talk in Dublin by […]
HOW TO: Depicting hobbies and interests on your CV
The impact of this section depends on how you use it. Think selling, not listing. You can tailor this section to prove that you have certain skills that are listed in the job specification. This video is a short clip from a public talk in Dublin by Liam Horan on the topic of making a […]
HOW TO: Covering your work experience and education in your CV
Place emphasis on work and education experiences that are pertinent to the job in question. Skim over less relevant experiences and close any gaps with one line. Don’t be bashful about including details of high results or distinctions. This video is a short clip from a public talk in Dublin by Liam Horan on the […]
HOW TO: Depicting key achievements, skills and attributes in your CV
This is a powerful section that can help you achieve early impact in your CV. Pick five or six achievements or competencies which relate to the job – these can be from your personal or professional lives. Use proper nouns where necessary (to show concrete examples) and give specific details of companies, figures, software or […]
HOW TO: Write a personal profile for your CV
There’s a degree of haziness about the personal profile: what works for one person doesn’t work for another. It’s a subjective exercise and there is no universal formula for getting it right. Take it as a way to introduce yourself and highlight specific reasons why you are appropriate for the role. This video is a […]