Join us for our CV talk at Dundalk Library
Mark McDonald from Sli Nua Careers will give a careers presentation titled “15 steps to creating a winning CV” in Dundalk branch Library on Wednesday 29th April at 11am. This presentation will show participants how to maximise their job application by creating a CV which best reflects their skills and talents and matches them to […]
I got the job – now what?
By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Q: I went for a big job in-house – and got it. Gulp. It’s a step-up in terms of the responsibilities, the budget, the number of people I will manage, and the expectations. Any general tips on how I should approach the position? A: Congratulations. And to […]
Second interview document to boost your chances
By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Q: I have been called for a second interview for the company and I am hopeful. Since the first interview, I have updated my CV to put in additional information including competencies, achievements and attributes. Should I bring this second CV with me to the interview? I […]
Take care around the fringes
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers A point often overlooked by jobseekers is the extent to which recruiters and employers might well be observing you from the word ‘go’. All eyes are you, and perhaps even earlier than you think. By this, I mean your first contact with the company, […]
The trusty old CV – has it a future?
Career Corner with Liam Horan Topic: There is a growing discussion in the career development world about the evolution of the CV and how the future of recruiting might look. Here Liam Horan of Sli Nua Careers expands on this topic. Sli Nua Careers: www.slinuacareers.com, Ballinrobe & Claremorris offices 094 95 42965. Our Free Career Resource Pack […]
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 […]
CV Survey
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers We are carrying out an extensive survey of what employers all over Ireland like in CVs they receive. If you’re an employer, and you would be willing to carry out the survey, email ‘CV Survey’ to admin@slinuacareers.com and we will send on the survey. Thank you. […]
US financial firm Northern Trust to create 300 new Limerick jobs #jobfairy #limerick
By Deirdre May, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Limerick) RTÉ are reporting that US financial services firm Northern Trust is to create 300 jobs over the next three years at its Limerick office. Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton made the announcement. You can read more HERE. If you will be applying for […]
Highland Radio “How to customise your CV to match that job” 3/3/15
Highland Radio Interview with Liam Horan In this interview on Highland Radio, Liam Horan, Sli Nua Careers, talks about NUIG suspends ‘misogynistic’ menstrual questioning process, jobseekers ‘often forget to include all their skills on CV’ plus how to deal with those ‘curve balls’ at interview.