Good work experience can go a long way
Q: I have over 20 years’ work experience in an office administration and management role, but no formal qualifications. An opportunity to move to another company has come up to carry out a similar role, but I am afraid I will get overlooked. Does my broad range of work experience matter more than a degree? […]
AUDIO: I’ve been asked to deliver a PowerPoint at an upcoming interview…
Q: “I’ve been asked to deliver a PowerPoint at an upcoming interview for a middle management job. The topic is Challenges facing this sector (it’s in construction). I’ve never done one before and don’t even know where to start. Any pointers?” Listen to MD Liam Horan’s interview on this topic with Aidan Crowley, CRC-fm. Note: Apologies […]
AUDIO: I hate my current job…
Q: I hate my current job and I’m going to take a step sideways, or maybe back down the ladder again, to get out of it. But I’m afraid an interview panel will make a big deal out of why I am doing this. Will they think I’m giving up? (RD, email). Listen to MD […]
AUDIO: Late interview…should I change it?
Q: “I’m called to interview next week and I know competition is hot. It’s a great job and one I’d love to get. My heart sank though when I got the call to interview – I’m scheduled to go in at 5o’c in the evening. Sure they’ll be so tired after a day of interviewing […]
AUDIO: In a job interview they asked me my greatest weakness and I told them it was a silly question…
Q: “Last week, in a job interview, they asked me my greatest weakness. I’m not cocky, far from it, but damn it to hell, how dare they ask me to do myself down? I told them it was a silly question. It caused tension. I didn’t get the job. Any thoughts?” Listen to MD Liam […]
AUDIO: What can I say I will bring to the job when I am already doing it?
Q: “I’m actually doing the job I’m going for – strange though that may sound. I’m in an acting position for the last six months. I don’t know how to approach this – what can I say I will bring to the job when I am already doing it?” Listen to MD Liam Horan’s interview […]
AUDIO: What should I do when I give the wrong answer regarding the expected salary?
“Q: In a job interview this morning, I was surprised when they asked me about salary expectations. I’ve been working on short-term contracts over the last few years and blurted out a figure – €32,000. Turns out I should have asked for €40,000. I’m afraid they’ll try to get me on the cheap. What should […]
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 […]