Changing careers and how best to do it
Today’s Topic: “I lost my job in 2010 after 18 years within the construction sector due to the economic downturn. I had developed my career up to a point of project manager with responsibility for several construction sites. I chose to return to education and have now completed a business degree and masters degree. I […]
Looking for a change of job in the marketing sector?
Today’s Topic: Maybe it’s a New Year thing, but I’m getting itchy feet in my sector – marketing. I’d like to look around at something else but wouldn’t even know where to begin. Any tips? (DR, email). Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to on Community Radio Castlebar, in Career Corner – a […]
Will your weaknesses prove fatal at interview?
Today’s Topic: “If you’ve got weaknesses, how do you depict them in a job interview – or is it a good idea to show weakness at all?” 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 […]
How the best job interview candidate prepared
Interesting question here for Liam – his answer might help you prepare for future interviews. “Can you talk about the best prepared candidate you ever came across – by this, I mean the candidate who was best prepared for an upcoming interview.” Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to on Community Radio Castlebar, […]
“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 […]
Seven easy career steps for the ambitious student – November 30th 2015 #crc1029fm
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. Q: I am in first year in college – what steps can I take now career-wise so that I have an advantage […]
Personality clash with interviewer November 23th 2015 #crc1029fm
Career Corner topic: You have an upcoming interview but you don’t see eye to eye with your interviewer . Is this the end of the road for your career progression with this company? Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to on Community Radio Castlebar, in Career Corner – a series of career tips […]
Right company wrong job and how to land it – November 16th 2015 #crc1029fm
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. Q: I am going for a job in a progressive company but, to be honest, it’s not really the job I […]
Stumbling over the two stickiest questions at interview – November 9th 2015
Career Corner Topic: “I’ve had a number of interviews recently which I felt went reasonably ok except for two particular questions why seem to bother me. Tell us about yourself? And have you any questions for us? I’m never sure how best to address either of these questions and usually end up getting very muddled. […]
Rollercoaster history with previous employer for job seeker – 2nd November 2015
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. Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a community radio service to Castlebar and […]