How best to construct a cover letter
Hi Sabina, I have my CV ready to go out, but I’m not sure where to start with my cover letters. Any advice is most welcome. Thanks, CT Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a community radio service to Castlebar and the surrounding […]
Application forms and how to make them stand out with great content
I am applying for jobs at the moment, and some companies use application forms instead of CVs. Included in them are a few vague open ended questions with a word limit that I am struggling to answer. Any tips? Thanks, LT Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission […]
Asking the right questions at #interview #jobsfairy
Hi Sli Nua, I had an interview last week, and it went well. However, when they asked if I had any questions at the end, I froze, said No, and that was the end of the interview. Any tips for next time? Thanks, JD Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from […]
Job-searching tips for new college graduates, by Sabina Trench, Sli Nua Careers
You’re a new graduate – now comes the next part, finding a job. In this interview, Career Coach Sabina Trench offers some useful tips. Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a community radio service to Castlebar and the surrounding environs and was established […]
Audio: how to avoid putting unrealistic expectations on yourself in job interviews
How job candidates expect too much of themselves in interview – and tips to avoid your unrealistic expectations ruining your chances. Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to on Community Radio Castlebar, in Career Corner – a series of career tips interviews that will be broadcast each Monday on CRC-fm at 5.30pm GMT. […]
How to give a great phone #interview – @CRC1029fm June 7th 2016
Today’s Question: I have been called to interview for a marketing role in London – and the interview is to take place over the phone as I am unable to get there on the day in question. I am worried I will not be able to give a good account of myself. Any tips? Liam […]
The hunt begins for teaching jobs – hunt clever @crc1029fm May 30th 2016
I’m a primary school teacher searching for a permanent job in September. There are lots of opportunities out there but not only do I have to send in a CV and cover letter, I have to complete an application form for each school. Where do I start? (JG, email). Career Coach Sabina Trench answers this question. […]
Deliberately vague in your CV? Fess up time at interview
Today’s Question: I’m afraid the interview panel will cotton onto the fact that while I have a lot of on-the-road sales experience, I haven’t done much in the tele-sales area before – and the job is in tele-sales. I have kind of obscured it in my CV. Should I ‘fess up on the day? (SOC, […]
Job seekers, it’s time for clear communication April 19th 2016
Today’s Question: “I work in marketing and went for a job last January – and heard nothing until last week. That was bizarre enough – but what was really bizarre was that they want me to come in now and discuss taking the job. It’s a job I would really like but I’m a bit […]
Explain or ignore the unfinished college course in your CV? #crc1029fm April 12th 2016
Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to Aidan Crowley, Community Radio Castlebar – a series of career tips interviews that will be broadcast each Monday on CRC-fm at 5.30pm GMT. Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a community radio service to Castlebar and the […]