How can hobbies add value to my CV?
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers At the end of many CVs there’s a section reserved for personal information such as hobbies, interests and volunteering. We’ve all seen the cursory attention this section sometimes gets with the predictable list: reading, walking and socialising. But don’t let this opportunity to add value to your application pass you […]
Virtual preparation can bring real interview benefits
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: I live in a remote region. I have a job interview early next week – I haven’t done one in years and wasn’t much good at interviews the first place. I am really worried about this one as it is a job I really […]
How to create an ePortfolio that advances your cause
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: I have been hearing a great deal of late about ePortfolios. Some people I know have them and are adamant I should have one too. They work in graphic design and architecturec– my area is teaching. Do you see any value in it […]
And finally, have you any questions for us?
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers By the time you reach the end of the interview, all you want to do is get out the door as fast as you can. However, that could be a mistake, and asking the right question or questions might just help you to secure a job offer, writes SABINA […]
How to present multiple jobs on your CV
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers ‘Job hopper’ is a term used to describe people with a chequered employment history – several jobs of short duration within a relatively short space of time. Does this sound like you? If so, it may be holding you back from securing your next employment opportunity, writes SABINA TRENCH, […]
Transition Year – make it count
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Many students are now facing into Transition Year (TY) with a mixture of trepidation and excitement. This year offers a great opportunity to gain skills and experiences that should not be missed writes SABINA TRENCH, CAREER COACH, SLI NUA CAREERS. What’s the plan? Starting with the school calendar, get […]
Tips for staying pro-active during job search
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Central to ensuring that career gaps are as brief as possible is each individual’s approach to their specific set of circumstances. It’s undeniable that unemployment can test the most resilient of us, with spare time and heightened uncertainty leaving the mind susceptible to periods of desperation. Formulating a strategy and action […]
Five common interview mistakes that undermine even great candidates
Just because you know you’re great doesn’t mean you’re home and dry. You’ve got to convince the interview panel too, writes Arthur Geraghty, Career Coach at Sli Nua Careers. Interviews are not a perfect way of selecting candidates – and, indeed, many employers deploy a variety of other selection tool to complement interviews – but […]
Twelve top tips for great cover letters
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers You have an excellent CV but what to do when it comes to the cover letter? Here are some top tips on how to approach your direct and speculative letters, writes SABINA TRENCH, CAREER COACH, SLI NUA CAREERS. #1 Reference the job – If you are applying for a […]
Eleven tips to spruce up your presentation style
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers To get that job, sometimes you’ve got to give a presentation. Death by PowerPoint doesn’t just afflict the audience – the presenter can tank too. When you lose your audience, and they lose the will to live, chances are the contract won’t be coming your […]