Business card for teacher subbing – good or bad idea?
Pic source www.pixabay.com by Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: I am a teacher looking for subbing work. I was thinking about printing a business card to hand out when I go to schools. I thought it might help me to stand out. What do you think? Thanks (DR, email). DEIRDRE MAY, LIMERICK: […]
How to close the interview with the right question
by Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: What kind of questions should I put to the interview panel when they ask me “do you have any questions for us?” at the end of the interview. This comes up all the time and I find it flummoxes me. There are questions I would like […]
Cover letter – should we use it or lose it?
by Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: I am applying for a job. I’ve done up my CV. Do I really need to put a cover letter in with it? And, if I do, what tips have you got? (DC, email). A: We asked three of our career coaches to give their thoughts […]
How to have an effective CV despite job gaps
By Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: How do you build a ‘good CV’, if you have lots of gaps in your work history? I know that before selling yourself face to face in an interview situation, you must first persuade them that you’re a valid candidate. I feel with my CV […]
How to handle difficult questions about previous employment
By Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: I am aware that I should not say anything negative about a former employer in a job interview. However, I quit my last job because of disagreements with my boss over certain issues with how things were done within the company. He agreed he was partly […]
Research guidelines for interview #crc1029fm
Today’s Topic: “I have been called for an interview next week and would be anxious that I perform well on the day. Several people have told me to ensure that I have enough research done prior to the interview. I’m not sure where to begin on this or exactly how much research is involved. Any […]
How a company shapes its culture
By Fintan Dunne, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Q: I read and hear a lot about the ‘culture’ of an organisation – but I don’t really know what it means. I run my own business – we have six people employed. It’s a retail business. What is the right culture for us – and how […]
Life’s valuable lessons for the job seeker
By Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: I recently read an article on line called ‘Ten tough but valuable lessons you should learn before you are 30’. In my case, the next time I see 30 will be on a front door. I’m 42, and have had my career and business ups and […]
Changing careers and how best to do it
Today’s Topic: “I lost my job in 2010 after 18 years within the construction sector due to the economic downturn. I had developed my career up to a point of project manager with responsibility for several construction sites. I chose to return to education and have now completed a business degree and masters degree. I […]
How the best job interview candidate prepared
Interesting question here for Liam – his answer might help you prepare for future interviews. “Can you talk about the best prepared candidate you ever came across – by this, I mean the candidate who was best prepared for an upcoming interview.” Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to on Community Radio Castlebar, […]