I want to apply but am afraid to show my face just yet & common interview errors
Career Corner with Liam Horan Topics today: Q: I want to apply for a job I’ve seen advertised – but I don’t want to show my face yet. My company have a connection with the company advertising the job, and I’m afraid word would get back. Is it off limits, or are there other ways around […]
Knowing the STAR method can lead to stellar interviews
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Competency-based interviews are becoming more commonplace. They invite the candidate to talk about previous experiences – essentially, to tell stories – from their past and the employers hopes these will act as a reliable guide as to how they will perform in the future. […]
Interview errors that won’t go un-noticed
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers, Dublin North Q: In a few sentences, can you outline some common – but perhaps less well-known – mistakes people make at interviews. I feel I know the obvious ones but wonder if there are any others I should consider? (LJ, email). A: Some of these might […]
Suits you sir – what should I wear to my forthcoming interview?
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers, Ballinrobe Q: Interviews have not really been my thing. I got a job in a garage after leaving school 33 years ago and for those 33 years I never wrote a CV, and apart from funerals, weddings, the Debs Ball and my daughter’s graduation, […]
Skype #jobs interview – how can I nail it? Radio interview on this very topic #careers #jobfairy
Career Corner with Liam Horan Topics today: Q: I’m being interviewed by Skype next week for a job. The position is overseas and I have the skills and experience to do it, but I am worried about the Skype interview because all the other candidates will be interviewed in person. I fear Skype may be […]
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 […]
Late question can score vital points
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd Q: I’m going for interview next week and have a lot of preparation done. At this stage, I think I know more about the company than the CEO herself does. One query: what do I ask at the end of the interview when […]
I got the job – now what?
By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Q: I went for a big job in-house – and got it. Gulp. It’s a step-up in terms of the responsibilities, the budget, the number of people I will manage, and the expectations. Any general tips on how I should approach the position? A: Congratulations. And to […]
Second interview document to boost your chances
By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Q: I have been called for a second interview for the company and I am hopeful. Since the first interview, I have updated my CV to put in additional information including competencies, achievements and attributes. Should I bring this second CV with me to the interview? I […]
Take care around the fringes
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers A point often overlooked by jobseekers is the extent to which recruiters and employers might well be observing you from the word ‘go’. All eyes are you, and perhaps even earlier than you think. By this, I mean your first contact with the company, […]