How to access the hidden jobs market
Are you tired of scouring job boards and coming up empty handed? The hidden jobs market may be just what you need to land something to really rock your boat. Many jobs never get advertised but are filled by disparate means including word of mouth, recommendations and “oh, I see you’ve been hanging around here […]
VIDEO: Self-assessment after a job interview
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AUDIO: Cover letters – are they still a thing or have they fallen by the wayside?
Q: “Cover letters – are they still a thing or have they fallen by the wayside? They sound like such a quaint, old-fashioned notion now – sure no-one is posting letters anymore. What do you think?” Listen to Liam Horan’s interview on this topic with Aidan Crowley, CRC-fm.
AUDIO: I’m totally fed up, underpaid and under-valued in my job – I want to leave
Q: “I’m totally fed up, underpaid and under-valued in my job – I want to leave. And I want to leave now. But none of the courses start until September. What’s the best way of leaving a job quickly and getting into another one? I work in the area of construction administration – tender writing, dealing […]
AUDIO: I’ve a Business qualification and I’d like to get into the world of EU research and policy
Q: “When this is all over, I want to get out of here. I badly need to travel and see the world. I’ve a Business qualification and I’d like to get into the world of EU research and policy. It has always interested me. Any suggestions on where I would start?” Listen to MD Liam […]
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 […]
Lost my job, now what?
Q: I have been in work for 24 years. I had a stable job, and no desire to change. Due to COVID-19 and other issues, the company has offered me a redundancy next month. It’s hard not to take this personally and it is affecting my confidence. I am not sure where to start or […]
How to seek out jobs in the hidden market
Q: I have scoured the internet for a job. Anything I see, I’m onto it. However, I am not getting much feedback and am becoming frustrated. How can I be more effective in my search? (CP, email). A: The keyword here is ‘effective’. Applying for online positions is just one way of using your time, […]
Getting up to speed on LinkedIn
Q: LinkedIn – I don’t know what to make of it. I’m told that I need to be on there, and I am, but just about. I have a profile that I haven’t kept updated and I never put up a post. Now and then, I might comment on a post, but that’s the height […]
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 […]