Questions candidates get asked in jobs interviews: member of An Garda Síochána
We deal with hundreds of clients going for job interview each year – and we’re constantly asking them what they get asked. This a collection of those very questions. We update it on an ongoing basis and hope you find it useful. If you would like to submit to us questions you’ve been asked, email liam.horan@slinuacareers.com […]
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 […]
Negativity from panel at job interview
I did an interview recently and to be honest, it was bizarre. They kept telling me all the problems they had in the position and how difficult it would be for me to resolve those difficulties. By the end of the interview, I felt like saying, thanks but no thanks. Any tips on how I […]
I know I should ‘talk myself up’ – but how?
By Ann Farrell, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers I know I should ‘talk myself up’ – but how? This week, we received the following question from a reader: “I am not good at ‘talking myself up.’ I am shy and bashful by nature. What training coaching/strategies would you deploy to help me get around this […]
Making a pitch for the job and getting in the zone
By Patricia Maloney, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers, Galway The question is often asked: how do you actually sell yourself at the interview. Consider the following question: John, why should we offer you the job? John, this is your opportunity to pitch for the job. You need to be in ‘the zone’ – and by […]
Eight reasons why good candidates perform poorly at interview
By Liam Horan, MD & Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Ballinrobe) This week, I asked four of our experienced career coaches the following question: based on your experience of working with candidates in the interview training setting, what are the two main reasons good candidates perform poorly in interview? Here are the observations they made, and, in […]
Mock Interview preparation
Fee: €175 (incl. 23% VAT) payable in advance. Please download our Interview Training Workbook you can use to explore what the interviewer is looking for – it will help to focus you for the Mock Interview. As discussed, the Mock Interview takes place totally ‘in character’. Please click HERE for the ‘marking scheme’ we will deploy on […]
Focused work pays off in job interviews
By Mary O’Brien-Killeen, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Claremorris) I just had a client call me today to say she got the job – and I’m not surprised because she focused totally on getting it. No matter how well you think you have prepared for your interview, there is still a tremendous amount to learn […]
Career Corner @CRC1029fm September 22nd 2014
Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to Declan Murphy of Community Radio Castlebar – a series of career tips interviews that will be broadcast each Monday on CRC-fm at 5.30pm GMT. This week: Here we deal with regular interview questions. Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to […]
A good start is half the battle
By Patricia Maloney, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Galway The opening question is crucial in an interview – and I urge my clients to be totally prepared for the one most likely to come up. The question might be framed as ‘tell us about yourself’ or ‘talk us through your experience to date’. Our client […]