Show the interview panel the real you
by Stephanie MacKinnon, Career Coach In life I am often struck by the single-mindedness of people in pursuit of a goal. The inter-county footballer who trains twice a day, interspersing skills, speed and agility training with strength and flexibility yoga classes, all the time attending to his nutrition and mental readiness, writes Siobhan O’Malley, Career […]
College graduates – what is your LinkedIn profile saying about you?
By Ashley Cahillane, LinkedIn Expert, Sli Nua Careers Examples of fleshing out a LinkedIn profile for College Students and Graduates College students and recent graduates regularly ask about the best means of utilising LinkedIn to navigate their way through the jobs arena. Populating your profile with compelling content can task users with a testing challenge, […]
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 […]
Galway Bay FM interview “Make sure your CV sells you well” – 1st September 2015
Keith Finnegan speaks with Liam Horan, Managing Director of Sli Nua Careers, about the need for a good CV that will sell you well.
Tipp FM interview: Liam Horan speaks about “getting your CV ready” #jobfairy
Tipp FM’s Fran Curry, speaks with Liam Horan, Sli Nua Careers, on Tipp Today about your CV. “Your CV is part of a sales process and you are the product”.
Making a pitch for the job and getting in the zone
By Patricia Maloney, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers, Galway The question is often asked: how do you actually sell yourself at the interview. Consider the following question: John, why should we offer you the job? John, this is your opportunity to pitch for the job. You need to be in ‘the zone’ – and by […]
Parents – complete our short survey and get CV and Cover Letter templates to help your child gain summer work #careers #jobfairy
I am currently seeking a position on the New Frontiers High Potential Start-up programme in conjunction with Enterprise Ireland and Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology. My new business idea involves providing a possible career guidance solution for second-level students. I am conducting some market research, and would be grateful if you could complete a questionnaire designed […]
300 jobs for Waterford and Dublin #jobfairy #jobs #dublin #waterford
Please note, the story you are looking for may be a bit further down the page – scroll down. Our free Career Resource Pack is worth having. Get it HERE APRIL 21ST, 2016: Healthcare company, OPKO, is set to create 200 new jobs in Waterford while US Digital marketing firm, Search Optics, will create 100 positions […]
Going for interview? Be nice to everyone you meet
By Patricia Maloney, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers, Galway When attending an interview, from the minute you walk in the door to leaving, be very aware of your surroundings and, most importantly, anybody with whom you come into contact. Ensure you engage with everyone, especially the secretary, receptionist or, indeed, the personal assistant. Never underestimate the […]