Career Corner with Mark McDonald examines career opportunities in various sectors.
Mark Mc Donald from Sli Nua Careers Dublin North Office will be examining career opportunities in various sectors during a series of interviews with CRC FM over the coming weeks. The career slot will be broadcast at 5:30pm each Monday and will look at one career option each week. Starting with sales, the series will also […]
The power of a second pair of eyes
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) “I have put this peace together because I keep seen to many mistakes on CV’s and cover letters and I know that employers will take a dim view”. The obvious mistakes in the sentence above are clear to see but I am constantly amazed at […]
Expertise in completing detailed application forms – Audio by Mary O’Brien-Killeen
You should find the best examples of your achievements for competency based application forms, advises Mary O’Brien-Killeen, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers, in an interview with Annette Doran. Mary O’Brien-Killeen is a Career Coach with Sli Nua Careers in Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Make a booking HERE for CV Preparation, Application Form writing, Interview Training and Mock […]
Striking the right tone in a CV
By Mary O’Brien, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Claremorris) Q: I’ve been here two weeks writing my CV. Starting, stopping, going away, getting a second opinion, restarting, and getting more opinions, and now I feel like I’m almost back to where I started. My problem is I can’t find what I would deem to an […]
Parents – complete our short survey and get CV and Cover Letter templates to help your child gain summer work #careers #jobfairy
I am currently seeking a position on the New Frontiers High Potential Start-up programme in conjunction with Enterprise Ireland and Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology. My new business idea involves providing a possible career guidance solution for second-level students. I am conducting some market research, and would be grateful if you could complete a questionnaire designed […]
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 […]
Voluntary experience can have professional application
By Ashley Cahillane, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Q. My experience of managing people has been mainly in the voluntary sector. I’ve chaired a number of local organisations and served as an officer at regional and national levels. However, my professional experience has always been solitary – I’m a saleswoman. I’m now going for a role as […]
250 jobs promised for Castlebar
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers The Mayo News are reporting that 250 new jobs are being promised for Castlebar in Co Mayo, with the opening of a hub for companies trying to set up businesses in the developing world. The initiative is being overseen by OpenSparkz – a company that sources capital […]
Carraig Donn announces 30 new jobs for Westport
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers The Mayo Advertiser is reporting that Westport based retail chain and knitwear manufacturer, Carraig Donn, has announced the creation of 30 jobs at its knitwear manufacturing plant in Westport. The company said it is their intention to bring the jobs on stream later this month. The new jobs […]
CRC @CRC1029fm Rich in Experience – is that enough? March 9th 2015
Career Corner with Liam Horan Topics today: Q: I have loads of experience in my area (business management with a speciality in Financial Management) but I don’t have a scrap of paper to prove my worth. I went into a company at 18 years of age and progressed up through the ranks. Now, as the […]