How long should my speech be?

By Liam Horan, Public Speaking & Presentations Trainer, Sli Nua Careers Q: I’ve been asked to address a conference on behalf of my company – it’s a company promotional event and will be attended a lot of existing and potential customers, as well as some media figures who report on our sector. My topic is […]

Job-searching tips for new college graduates, by Sabina Trench, Sli Nua Careers

You’re a new graduate – now comes the next part, finding a job. In this interview, Career Coach Sabina Trench offers some useful tips. Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a community radio service to Castlebar and the surrounding environs and was established […]

Audio: how to avoid putting unrealistic expectations on yourself in job interviews

How job candidates expect too much of themselves in interview – and tips to avoid your unrealistic expectations ruining your chances. Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to on Community Radio Castlebar, in Career Corner –  a series of career tips interviews that will be broadcast each Monday on CRC-fm at 5.30pm GMT. […]

How to prepare yourself to overcome interview nerves

By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: I get nervous before interviews. By the time I get to the venue, I’m shaking. It really holds me back in my career. Any suggestions? (SC, email). A: First of all, accept that you will have nerves. Nerves are not a bad thing, per […]

Let your STAR shine by making your answers relevant to ‘Them’

By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Let your STAR shine by making your answers relevant to ‘Them’ Competency-based interviews are not quite all the rage, but they have certainly grown in popularity and the indications are that they will continue to become more commonplace, writes LIAM HORAN, CAREER COACH, SLI NUA CAREERS. Yet, […]

“Time management question stumped me in #jobs interview” @CRC1029fm

This was the question posed to Liam today on CRC-fm’s weekly career slot – it even inspired Liam to admit that he’s nerdy: “I was doing very well in the interview until they asked me: How do you manage your time and prioritise tasks? I made a mess of it. I don’t really have any systems in […]