How hitting ‘the bottom line’ can help you ace that job
‘the bottom line’ By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers In interview training, I regularly find myself ‘encouraging candidates to apply their answers to the bottom line of their role or the organisation where they work, writes LIAM HORAN, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. The bottom line is the raison d’etre. […]
Claremorris Career Event attracts over 500 people – and it’s already confirmed for next year
A bumper attendance of over 500 students, parents and teachers attended the recent Claremorris Career Event 2017 in the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris. The event was organised by the South Mayo GAA board and the Mayo GAA Coaching Committee, with support from St Jarlath’s Credit Union, Tuam; Claremorris/Ballinrobe Credit Union; and the Social Inclusion and […]
Steal a march with your own ePortfolio
ePortfolio By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers When I was in college, the design students lugged their portfolios around in massive satchels draping from their shoulders, writes LIAM HORAN, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. Steal a march Anyone walking with a hump these days either had a life of hardship […]
12 things to remember when CV writing
CV Writing By Mary O’Brien Killeen Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers It can be the most challenging of tasks, writing your CV. Where to start? What to highlight? How to shorten? How to sell yourself? These 12 pointers will help you get on the right track, and will also assist you in writing your […]
Was he digging in – or testing me out? Job Interview
Job Interview By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: I found myself in a tricky position in a job inyerview. The interviewer was certain of a “fact”. I was even more certain that this “fact” was not a fact at all. I worked on the exact project whereas the interviewer […]
Coping with the ‘Tell me about yourself’ question
Hello Sabina, I have an interview coming up next week, and I’ve a lot of preparation done. The one question I dread is ‘Tell me about yourself?’ that often comes at the start of the interview. Where do I start? Many thanks” AL Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the […]
New year, new career?
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers As we move into the new year, it is not unusual to start thinking about the future and the year ahead. What if you are thinking not only of a new job, but a complete career change? Where do you start? ‘What colour is your parachute?’ might […]
Social media and your career – never the twain shall meet?
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers You may ‘like’ a lot, tweet up a storm or ‘Instagram’ ‘til dawn, but be careful; your employer (current or potential) may be watching. Will they like that they see? asks SABINA TRENCH, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. Social media offers a chance to get connected, share […]
New year-new job – getting started in six easy steps
New year-new job By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers There’s a new year on the horizon and you are thinking about changing your job. Where do you start and what’s your plan? A strategic approach is best and it all starts with your six-point job search check list, writes SABINA TRENCH, Career Coach, […]
CV referees, in or out?
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers As you edit and review your CV, keeping it to the recommended two pages, you realise you have omitted your referees. Is this a big deal? Does anyone contact them anyway? It is, and they do, writes SABINA TRENCH, CAREER COACH, SLI NUA CAREERS. The very last […]