Stalker or researcher – what’s it going to be?
Q: I’ve been called to interview and the company has given me the names of the three people who’ll be interviewing me. I’m afraid to look them up on LinkedIn because they might think I’m stalking them. What’s your advice? (IS, email). A: For those not familiar with LinkedIn, the platform sometimes lets you know […]
Getting ready to roll after dismal spell in current job
“Q: I hate my current job and I am mad to leave – but I’ve only been there six months and I am afraid it will look bad. I’ve applied for a few jobs and have an interview next week. Should I tell them I hate my job?” – IK, email. A: You probably won’t […]
Could you be a Career Coach for teachers?
Do you feel you could work with teachers in the following areas: Writing and editing application forms, CVs, cover letters and personal statements. Conducting interview training. Carrying out mock interviews. Offering general advice and mentoring. If so, we would like to hear from you. The ideal candidate will be: A current or retired school principal […]
11 steps to build a winning CV
In this video series, Career Coach Liam Horan breaks down the process of CV writing into 11 easily-achievable steps. A good CV is much more than a toneless, mechanical list of your experiences and achievements. There is an art to it. You need to get in the right mindset and commit to selling yourself. The […]
Step back to see the wood from the trees
When training candidate for upcoming job interviews, a regular problem I encounter is that of ‘perspective’, writes Deirdre May, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. It can be difficult, when describing events from your own career, to see the woods from the trees. A career is something you’re living through right now and you can struggle […]
Questions candidates get asked in job interviews
We deal with hundreds of clients going for job interviews each year – and we follow up with them to find out what kind of questions they were asked. Here is a collection of those very questions. This is a new addition to our site so it is still a work in progress. We will […]
Four questions to ask at the end of the interview
Q: I’m always asked at the end of the interview if I have a question for them. I can never think of what to say. I’m generally dying to make my escape. Any suggestions? (EK, email). A: Wishing it were all over is not an uncommon feeling for candidates. However, you really should look on […]
AUDIO: In a job interview, I was asked how I vote
Q: I went for an interview last week. They asked me who I’d be voting for in the presidential election. I told him Michael D was my choice and then they asked me why. I ended up in a political debate – and, to be honest, I’m not even that interested in politics. Any advice […]
Get yourself ready for the next phase
Pic source www.pixabay.com Q: I’m working in a multi-national, doing grand, and that’s the problem. At 52, I aim for a little more than grand. I’ve only so many years left making a contribution in the workplace and I’d like to use them somewhere I could actually make a difference. I’m just a number here. […]
How to find and use ‘the unpublished job spec’
Pic source www.pixabay.com Q: “I read the job spec until my eyes hurt. I went through the company website too in great detail. But I still felt like I wasn’t properly prepared on the day – some things came up that hadn’t been prominent on the spec or site. How can I avoid this happening […]