Interviewing for the unknown: Unknown territory
Unknown territory Pic source www.pixabay.com By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers For some people sending out speculative CVs, you are sending your CV to companies that may be hiring at some time in the future. There isn’t a job advertised, so you are not applying for anything specific. As a result, you may not […]
Career options. What now? Where next?
Career options Pic source www.pixabay.com By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers For many students, their Leaving Certificate results have thrown up more questions than answers. Choices need to be made, but what are they? Sabina Trench, Sli Nua Careers, takes a look at some of the options available and how you might assess them. […]
RADIO: Career coach Sabina Trench explains how to prepare for an interview and cover all the important details
Dear Aidan & Sabina, I have been sending out my CV to various companies looking for work. One has called me in for interview, but I don’t know what job they have in mind for me. How do I prepare? Thanks, CW Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting […]
“I’m good at my job – but I do disastrously in interviews”
Good at my job Photo by Guilherme Cunha on Unsplash By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: Every time I go to interview, I get tongue-tied. I’m not sure if it is the nerves, or if I’m trying too hard, but I tend to do disastrously. It is really annoying for two reasons: […]
AUDIO: Liam Horan on how students can make the right career choice
Pic source www.pixabay.com Liam Horan, Career Coach, talks to Dublin’s Q102 about how students can help themselves make the right career choice. If you’re unsure about your career decisions after finishing school, check out our innovative ‘career 360’ for students: https://slinuacareers.com/yoca/
How to beat those job-search blues
Pic source www.pixabay.com Job-search blues By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Sometimes you are trying really hard, sending out loads of CVs which are not resulting in interviews and it’s getting you down. If this sounds like you, then it’s time to stop, regroup and rethink your job-searching strategy, writes Sabina Trench, Career […]
‘I want to work – but I don’t know where to begin’
Q: I haven’t worked outside the home for 20 years. First, I was at home with the children, and then my husband took ill and I became his full-time carer until he passed away last year. Now, I want to go back to work, but I am frightened. Where to begin? Previously, I worked in […]
Good finishes that may help you in job interviews
Good finishes Photo by Tim Gouw on Unsplash www.unsplash.com By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: “I was asked at the end if I had any question for the panel. I was just happy to hear that the interview was finishing. What might I have asked” – DC, Email. A: […]
How to display you are the best person for the job
Pic source www.pixabay.com Hello Sabina & Aidan, I have an interview coming up and they have asked me to give a short presentation on why I am the best person for the job – no slides, props or handouts. Where do I start? NN Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting […]
LISTEN: Report says older people are suffering in job chase – Liam Horan discusses the topic on KFM Radio
Pic source www.pixabay.com By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers A new report claims that older people are taking dramatic steps to improve their job-searching chances. But what is all really about? Liam Horan discusses this topic on KFM Radio. If you would like to make a booking with any of our career coaches, see HERE for CV […]