Preparation maketh the presentation
Q: I recently applied for a promotion. I was surprised when I found out the interview process would include delivering a presentation at the start. We have been given the title of the presentation and we can use visual aids. The presentation must not exceed eight minutes. This really worries me because I am not […]
Make them want to bite your hand off
A big challenge when preparing for job interviews is to first of all identify your real skills and strengths – and then to portray those properly on the day, writes Sean Browne, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. And the irony is that you may not fully recognise what you have to offer until you stop […]
How to find and use ‘the unpublished job spec’
Pic source www.pixabay.com Q: “I read the job spec until my eyes hurt. I went through the company website too in great detail. But I still felt like I wasn’t properly prepared on the day – some things came up that hadn’t been prominent on the spec or site. How can I avoid this happening […]
Make it real, make it about you
Pic source www.pixabay.com The application form asks you to outline the characteristics of an effective school principal – your answer should go way further than just a generic list of attributes, writes Sean Browne, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers, Ballinrobe. The answer should incorporate two key elements: The characteristics needed to be an effective principal […]