US manufacturer to create 100 jobs in Cork
By Deirdre May, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Limerick) The Irish Times is reporting that a US firm which produces engineered process equipment for biopharmaceutical manufacturing has announced plans to create 100 new jobs over the next two years at a new facility in Fermoy, Co. Cork. You can read more HERE. If you will […]
Guidewire to create 80 new jobs at Dublin Office
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) The Irish Independent is reporting that software provider Guidewire expects to hire 60-80 new staff at its Dublin offices over the next two years. You can read more HERE. If you will be applying for work there, perhaps we can help? We have extensive experience of […]
I just want something to pay the bills – where do I start to look?
By Mary O’Brien-Killeen, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Claremorris) Q: I run a small shop but, alas, it’s fading. I will have to close it very soon before it eats into my savings. I’m at a stage in my life – both age-wise and in terms of personal priorities – where I am not pushed […]
Mark McDonald talk at ILAC Library
By Shane Halligan, Sli Nua Careers Mark McDonald from our Dublin North office will be giving a seminar to job seekers and career changers in the Central Library located at Dublin’s ILAC Centre, Henry Street, on Tuesday 27th January from 1:30 – 2:30pm. The seminar will cover areas of interest such as CV preparation and how […]
Thinking about career change?
By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Thinking about career change? We were commissioned to write about career change for The Sun at the start of January 2015, to coincide with the New Year ‘career change rush’. You might find this article useful. At Sli Nua Careers, we have a range of coaches […]
Today FM job-seeker promotion #careers #jobs #jobfairy
Listen to Mark McDonald and Chris Malendewicz HERE – interview on Today FM on Sunday, May 24, 2015. More details below. “Mark McDonald of Sli Nua Careers offered a service that was second to none in my opinion. I have never come across someone who is so totally dedicated to what they do and […]
You never know what they’re thinking
By Stephanie MacKinnon, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers A story was relayed to me by a colleague who had, and still has, a close friendship with a highly-successful businessman. It concerned the manner in which this businessman would form opinions on the suitability of candidates during interviews. These candidates would be applying for senior executive […]
Career change – here’s our interview from @kfmradio, January 2nd, 2015
This interview was broadcast on Friday, January 2nd, 2015 – the time of the year for planning change of all sorts – including career change. But how can people make it happen when the excitement and motivation of New Year has passed off? Moving from the big dream to practical steps can be a come-down, […]
Small details can make a big difference for school leavers
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) I had a brief conversation with the parent of a school leaver at a recent CV seminar which we hosted. The parent explained that her son had just left secondary school and was looking for a job to supplement his college fees and expenses. The […]
Career Corner @CRC1029fm December 22nd 2014 career coach Mark McDonald answers your questions
Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to Aidan Crowley of Community Radio Castlebar – a series of career tips interviews that will be broadcast each Monday on CRC-fm at 5.30pm GMT. Questions: Q: I can’t keep my CV under two pages. Everything I read suggests it should be maximum two pages. I […]