Ten tips for job-seekers during and after COVID-19
The sad reality is that many people will be severely discommoded by the implications of COVID-19. If you are one of those looking for a new job – or sector – here are some pointers to contemplate as you start out on that road, writes Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. Remember, you only […]
Should I put career change on hold?
Q: I was planning a career change. Well, when I say ‘planning’, it was more ‘thinking about it’ than anything else. I had a general idea that I would not be in my current field by the end of 2021, and I was starting to look around at options, courses and so on. Now I […]
WEBINAR “Tips for a New Era of Interviewing: A View from Both Sides”
Presented by Nicola Walsh and Collins McNicholas – Recruitment and HR Services Group. Held by Galway Chamber. Listen and/or watch HERE Make a booking HERE for CV Preparation, Application Form Writing, Interview Training and Mock Interviews.
How to get ready for the job-searching surge
There is a real bang of back-to-the-future about the current phase through which we are living – staggeringly high unemployment rates and deep fears about the future coupled with the public health issues caused by Covid-19, writes Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. In the last few years, after a horrendous start to the […]
Travel reduction could be just the job
Last week, in this new world we inhabit, albeit temporarily for now, I did a day’s work for a company. If that day’s work had taken place a month or two ago, it would have unfolded very differently. I have every reason to believe it acts as a precursor of things to come, writes Liam […]
Coronavirus – we have moved fully online
We are now conducting all our business online. If you have made a booking with us, we will update you with alternative online arrangements. We have vast experience of working online and will help you to ensure you can avail of our services in this way. It’s quite simple. Read more info HERE, we will […]
Over 1600 attend Mayo Careers Fair / Aonach Gairme Mhaigh Eo 2020
The recent Mayo Careers Fair / Aonach Gairme Mhaigh Eo 2020 held in GMIT, Castlebar, was a huge success with an attendance of over 1,600 students, lifelong learners and family members – and now the multi-agency organising committee are planning to expand it still further in 2021. Over 50 stands, including third-level and Post-Leaving Certificate […]
How to research the company
Q: I have been out of the job-seeking game for quite some time, and, after a recent redundancy, I am really struggling to get my head around the whole process. It has changed so much over the years. I have seen a job that appeals to me and have been called to interview, but I […]
Mayo Careers Fair / Aonach Gairme Mhaigh Eo 2020 will help teenagers with career choice
Senior cycle and pre-senior cycle students and their families will find plenty of long-term benefit at the Mayo Careers Fair / Aonach Gairme Mhaigh Eo 2020, in GMIT, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, on Saturday, January 11th (11am to 3pm). An exciting list of guest speakers and topics is being assembled, including Dr Brian Mooney, one of […]
How remote working could be just the answer
Q: Remote working is all the rage these days. It’s everywhere in the media. I live in a remote area – is this an option for me? Or is it just poppycock? And where would I even begin to start if I wanted to get into this? (OL, email). A: This is an area in […]