AUDIO: I was thinking about doing a masters in 2021 but I haven’t done much in terms of additional study since I left college in 1997…
Q: “I was thinking about doing a masters in 2021. I haven’t done much in terms of additional study since I left college in 1997, but I think it’s time I did something to keep myself sharp. Any suggestions?” Listen to Liam Horan’s interview on this topic with Aidan Crowley, CRC-fm. Note: Apologies for the poor […]
AUDIO: I’ve been asked to deliver a PowerPoint at an upcoming interview…
Q: “I’ve been asked to deliver a PowerPoint at an upcoming interview for a middle management job. The topic is Challenges facing this sector (it’s in construction). I’ve never done one before and don’t even know where to start. Any pointers?” Listen to MD Liam Horan’s interview on this topic with Aidan Crowley, CRC-fm. Note: Apologies […]
AUDIO: Are cover letters a thing of the past, what with LinkedIn, emails and the like?
Q: “Are cover letters a thing of the past, what with LinkedIn, emails and the like? I don’t want to appear old-fashioned when I apply for a job this week.” Listen to Liam Horan’s interview on this topic with Aidan Crowley, CRC-fm.
AUDIO: I hate my current job…
Q: I hate my current job and I’m going to take a step sideways, or maybe back down the ladder again, to get out of it. But I’m afraid an interview panel will make a big deal out of why I am doing this. Will they think I’m giving up? (RD, email). Listen to MD […]
AUDIO: I have applied to a few positions but haven’t been successful so far…
Q: I have been looking for a job for a couple of months now. I have applied to a few positions but unfortunately haven’t been successful so far. It’s already November and I don’t see many new roles being advertised. With Christmas approaching I think I may stop for a while and start my search […]
AUDIO: Late interview…should I change it?
Q: “I’m called to interview next week and I know competition is hot. It’s a great job and one I’d love to get. My heart sank though when I got the call to interview – I’m scheduled to go in at 5o’c in the evening. Sure they’ll be so tired after a day of interviewing […]
AUDIO: What should I take into account when hiring a new member to my company’s staff?
Q: “I’m on the other side of the fence – I’m try to hire a new member of staff. It’s my own company, and we have just three employees. I’d really like to get it right, it’s very important. Is there anything in particular I should look out for?” Listen to MD Liam Horan’s interview […]
AUDIO: In a job interview they asked me my greatest weakness and I told them it was a silly question…
Q: “Last week, in a job interview, they asked me my greatest weakness. I’m not cocky, far from it, but damn it to hell, how dare they ask me to do myself down? I told them it was a silly question. It caused tension. I didn’t get the job. Any thoughts?” Listen to MD Liam […]
AUDIO: How can I build some knowledge of the real world in this remote setting?
Q: “I am a university student finishing my degree. The current situation is not allowing me to have a part-time job or any work experience, either related or unrelated to my course. I haven’t built a network of contacts yet and amn’t sure where to start? How can I build some knowledge of the real […]
AUDIO: What can I say I will bring to the job when I am already doing it?
Q: “I’m actually doing the job I’m going for – strange though that may sound. I’m in an acting position for the last six months. I don’t know how to approach this – what can I say I will bring to the job when I am already doing it?” Listen to MD Liam Horan’s interview […]