An extra pair of hands, an international dimension, get projects done
Could you do with an extra pair of hands on a project without having to incur additional costs? Maybe overhaul your social media, write new promotional material or improve internal systems in your company? If yes, Erasmus+ could help out. Through Erasmus+ young people gain work experience abroad, to develop new skills, gain vital international […]
Short and punchy storytelling is good – just make sure you saved the day
As a candidate, you should tell stories in job interviews that show you in a good light. Like a defendant in court, try to avoid incriminating yourself – rather, deliver evidence that will achieve the desired result, writes Pearse O’Donnell, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. I find many candidates do not take enough time […]
Clearing away the career change fog
Q: I’m thinking about a career change. Well, to be honest, I’m thinking about thinking about a career change. I don’t even know where to start. Can you give me any pointers? Before I even go to meet somebody such as a coach or career direction specialist, I would like to think about questions I […]
Let’s get technical [job interview]
Something that arises in many job interviews is the whole area of technical questions, writes Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. It can be difficult to anticipate whether or not they will even be asked, but it is important for candidates to brush up on their technical knowledge before a job interview. This is […]
Short interview can stop you in your tracks [Job Interview]
Q: Of all the various things that can happen in a job interview, what worries you most? What’s the worst sign of all? I’ve had some funny experiences myself lately on the interview trail and I’m just trying to put them into context. Thank you. (DC, email). A: It is difficult to generalise, but I […]
Exit interview question has me confused
Q: I’m leaving this company after three years. Three years of my life I will never get back. The place is chaotic beyond belief. Rick Gervais wrote The Office, and I loved it, but Wernham Hogg Paper Company isn’t a patch on this place. Everyone knows it but no one wants to starts the change. […]
I didn’t get the job – what else did I lose?
Q: I went for an interview early in January, and thought I did fairly well. I didn’t get the job and I’m very disappointed. Looking back on it, one thing bugs me – they kept asking me about my current job, questions like how we do certain things, key customers, and so on. I tried […]
Thinking about changing careers? Here’s how to start
Q: I’ve been drifting in my role for a few years, and now feel the time is right to consider changing careers. But where do I even start? (AC, email). A: There are times we should work on, rather than in, our career. Whether you’re at the start of your career, or in the middle […]
Build a winning CV – our talk at Central Library, Dublin, June 19, 2017
Pic source www.pixabay.com Are you looking for a job or do you want to make a career change? Here’s a talk that might interest you. Title: 15 Steps to Building a Winning CV Speaker: Liam Horan, Career Coach and Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Date: Monday, June 19 Venue: Central Library, ILAC Centre, Dublin Time: 1.30-2.30pm […]
Get to know your panel before interview
Pic source www.pixabay.com “Hello Sabina, I have been called for interview and they gave me the names of the interview panel. What am I supposed to do with this information?” AO’G 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 […]