The Importance of Structure in Interview Responses
Picture this: you’re in an interview, the interviewer leans forward, asks you a question…and your mind races. You know you’ve got a good example, often more than one, but as you start talking it comes out in a jumble. Halfway through, you realise you’re rambling. By the end, you’re not even sure if you answered […]
Practice makes perfect in business pitch
Q: My company has announced a competition to find the most entrepreneurial staff member. There is a tidy cash prize, and it would be great for my career if I could win. I have a good business idea, which taps into a need I have spotted from my involvement in rallying, but I have no […]
Communication: is anybody listening?
Q: I manage a small company and am trying very hard to engage with my employees. After months at home, I don’t seem to get through to them and often ask myself is anybody listening? Employee fatigue is not helping. I would welcome any help (BC, email). A: Fatigue and shorter attention span are some […]
Make working from home work for you
Q: I’ve enjoyed working from home as a temporary thing. The routine was new. Now, my company is making us permanent remote employees. I’m not sure how I feel. I fear it may affect my career and mental health. Any advice? (BC, email). A: A lot has been written about working from home – some […]
Tips to keep things under control in uncertain times
Q: Over the last few months I have felt a lack of control in some areas of my life. Not being sure what will happen to my company is causing me a lot of stress and unease. It is hard to concentrate and be productive not knowing what’s coming next. Any suggestions? (BC, email). A: […]
How to keep yourself motivated during tricky times
Q: I am in a good job that pays the bills. I have a good working environment despite the COVID-19 circumstances, and I would like to progress in my career. The problem is that I just can’t push myself to learn anything new or start a new project. I can’t find the motivation. Can you […]
New doors will open – but are we ready?
What exactly is coming next? I haven’t a breeze, writes Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. An economic downturn, yes, but one like no other. Temporary Government payments have us in a holding pattern. There’s nowhere to run anyway. The escape doors of old – the UK, the USA and Australia – are shut. […]
Home work is bringing me down
During COVID-19, I’ve been holding down a full-time job from home while looking after small children. I am too stretched to focus properly on my work. The quality has certainly diminished. I feel this will hurt my promotion prospects. My husband or male colleagues aren’t in the same situation. What can I do about this? […]
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