Hiring in harried times: the interviewer has a job to do also
Q: A question from the other side, if you will. I am hiring somebody at the moment and I fear that the limitations imposed by Covid-19 will reduce my ability to make the best possible selection. For example, I had intended to ask each of the final seven I call to interview to deliver a […]
WEBINAR “Tips for a New Era of Interviewing: A View from Both Sides”
Presented by Nicola Walsh and Collins McNicholas – Recruitment and HR Services Group. Held by Galway Chamber. Listen and/or watch HERE Make a booking HERE for CV Preparation, Application Form Writing, Interview Training and Mock Interviews.
WEBINAR “Personal Branding for Job-seekers in a Changing World”
This webinar offers practical tips to candidates getting ready to succeed in the new world of work after the coronavirus pandemic is over (CVs, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles). Presented by Liam Horan (SliNuaCareers.com) and Ines Gonzalez (LetsWork.today), Career Coach, Mentor and Trainer in areas of job seeking, communication and public speaking. Held by Galway Chamber. Please […]
Home chaos shouldn’t kill job interview prospects
Q: I’ve a job interview next week. It’s online. My internet isn’t great. The house is bedlam. I’m afraid a child might come roaring into the room during the interview – not to mention the dog who barks like he has been burgled. I’m thinking about pulling out because I’m frazzled (DF, email). A: Our […]
Time to keep your distance and hold your nerve
This week’s column is almost advice-free, given all that’s happened. It may be too soon for advice. People are still reeling from what has happened. For the past week, employers and recruiters have been cancelling interviews at an extraordinary rate. during this extreme ‘batten down the hatches’ period. This phase can be expected to last […]
Sporting commitments are a real asset at interview
Q: I play sport at a high level for a prominent inter-county GAA team. I am currently in the process of applying for a new job, and I fear the employer will think that I’ll be rushing away from the office every second evening for training, meetings and matches. That’s not actually the case – […]
Coronavirus – we have moved fully online
We are now conducting all our business online. If you have made a booking with us, we will update you with alternative online arrangements. We have vast experience of working online and will help you to ensure you can avail of our services in this way. It’s quite simple. Read more info HERE, we will […]
Company knowledge is crucial at interview
I know some people who work in the company where I am seeking to get a job. Over the years, they’ve told me things and as I prepare for the interview they are telling me a good bit more. It is a fairly secretive organisation – a multinational – and I want to be careful […]
Can I ask what the salary is at interview?
Q: I’m applying for a job and have confirmed I will attend for interview next Friday. No exact salary or salary range was mentioned in the advertisement or the email calling me to interview. I’m just out of college so can I ask what the salary is at interview?? (EF, email). A: I think this […]
Job interview questions from the coal-face
An Irish company recently circulated these job interview questions to recruiters within their organisation. When it comes to job interview questions, we can’t really anticipate what a panel may throw at you, but this list should get you thinking. Have poise, charm and committed work group participation ever been an important part of your job? […]