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 […]

I know I should ‘talk myself up’ – but how?

By Ann Farrell, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers I know I should ‘talk myself up’ – but how? This week, we received the following question from a reader: “I am not good at ‘talking myself up.’ I am shy and bashful by nature. What training coaching/strategies would you deploy to help me get around this […]

How to cope with interview nerves

It is normal to have nerves prior to interview, says Career Coach, Mark McDonald, of Sli Nua Careers, but he has a few tips he would like to share with us. If you are applying for a job or going for interview, Sli Nua Careers has extensive experience of preparing candidates for all types of […]

How to sell yourself at interview without sounding arrogant

It is all about preparation, says Mark McDonald, Career Coach with Sli Nua Careers, in an interview with Annette Doran, when asked about confidence versus arrogance. If you are applying for a job or going for interview, Sli Nua Careers has extensive experience of preparing candidates for all types of interviews and jobs, with an […]

Reduce the chances of ‘hearing nothing back’

By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) Quite often, my colleagues and I hear clients say that they have made several job applications but have heard nothing back. The palpable frustration this causes is clear for all to see. It’s an all-too-common problem within the recruitment process but there are ways to […]