Getting the most out of the interview regulars
We got quite a bit of reaction to last week’s column outlining common questions that arise in interviews – and, so, we will run through some more here. I must repeat my warning of last week that it is not a good idea to become fixated on the questions, as there is an endless supply […]
When less is more in job interviews
Q: I find in interviews that I talk too much. I feel that I lose both the interviewer and myself. Once I get into this cycle I don’t know how to stop. I can’t find my way back to what I should be talking about, and I start to get frustrated. This makes the problem […]
Learning the drill for teaching interviews
Q: I’m a primary school teacher, fresh out of college, and getting by with subbing days here and there. I have done two interviews, and though I felt I did well in both, I was unsuccessful on both occasions. Are there any general tips for teachers? And should I speak Irish at any stage in […]
AUDIO: Liam Horan speaks to Ocean FM about IT Sligo Graduate Fair
By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Sli Nua Careers at IT Sligo Graduate Fair. Listen here to Liam Horan, Sli Nua Careers, on Ocean FM. Liam Horan is Managing Director of Sli Nua Careers Ltd. You can read more blogs from Sli Nua Careers coaches HERE, and make a booking for CV Preparation […]
Keeping focused during the second interview
Q: After eight months searching for a job, I’ve finally got to the second interview stage. I’ve got a whisper from somebody inside the company that, in fact, I more or less have the job wrapped up, and that the second interview is just to run me by the MD before the appointment is made. […]
AUDIO: Liam Horan speaks to Radio Kerry about how to get your CV noticed
By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Sli Nua Careers on Radio Kerry Listen here to Liam Horan, Sli Nua Careers, being interviewed by Deirdre Walsh, Radio Kerry, on Thursday, September 29th, 2011. In this interview, Liam speaks about the pitfalls when it comes to CV preparation and how best to get your CV […]
Motivated by success
Q: In a job interview last week, I was asked ‘what motivates you?’ It really threw me. What might I have said? (John, email) A: Always think about what the interviewer is trying to achieve. There is a reason he/she asked that question, and I would venture they were trying to get a greater understanding […]
6 common interview errors – and how to avoid them
Death by Monosyllables: a drama in just one word. Yes, no, and maybe are not complete answers. There are times in life when a certain brevity is a good thing, but a job or college interview is not one of those times. The onus is on you to elaborate in a way that helps the […]
Bluffing at interview – not worth the risk
Q: Last week, I did a job interview for a technical role. I was asked a technical question that I felt I should have known. I attempted an answer, but, to be honest, I didn’t know what I was trying to say and they caught me out. How should I have handled that question? (HK, […]
Dealing with the standard interview questions
A frequently asked question from our clients is “what are the questions most commonly asked at interview?” Although we believe that rehearsing standard, generic answers is the wrong way to approach the interview, it is very helpful to have a strong sense of how approach the ones regularly asked. So here goes. 1. What are […]