How to develop leadership skills without management experience
Q: How do I develop leadership skills without management experience? A: Building leadership skills doesn’t require formal management experience; it’s about developing key traits and demonstrating initiative. Start by working on self-awareness and emotional intelligence, both critical for understanding and motivating others. Learn to manage your reactions, listen actively, and show empathy in team interactions. […]
How to market soft skills that aren’t easily quantifiable to potential employers
When applying for jobs, we often focus on the easily measurable skills – technical abilities, qualifications, or certifications. However, soft skills, such as communication, problem-solving and teamwork, are just as crucial in the workplace. The challenge is that they aren’t easily quantifiable. So how can you effectively market these vital skills to potential employers? Firstly, […]
The role of emotional intelligence in career advancement and how to develop it
Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to recognise, understand and manage your own emotions while being sensitive to the emotions of others. In today’s workplace, career advancement relies not only on technical expertise but also on emotional intelligence, which plays a crucial role in success. One major way emotional intelligence influences career growth is […]
Discover your new path with Slí Nua Careers
At Slí Nua Careers, we believe that every career journey deserves a new path, one that is tailored to your unique strengths, aspirations and goals. The name “Slí Nua” means “new way” or “new path,” and it encapsulates our commitment to guiding you toward a future that aligns with your true potential. Whether you’re seeking […]
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 […]
Seven tips for getting the best out of work placement
By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers At Sli Nua Careers, we host quite a few people of various ages on work placement – 40-somethings on back-to-work courses, young adults in college, Erasmus Young Entrepreneurship Programme participants, and Transition Year (TY) teenagers. It is always interesting to see how different people approach these placements, […]
Over 600 students, family members and teachers attend Mayo GAA Career Fair 2018
Over 600 students, parents and teachers attended the Mayo GAA Career Fair 2018 in the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris. The event was organised by the South Mayo GAA board and the Mayo GAA Coaching Committee, with financial support from St Jarlath’s Credit Union, Tuam; Claremorris/Ballinrobe Credit Union; and South West Mayo Development Company’s Social Inclusion […]
Paper crutch: may crumble in job interview
Paper crutch Pic source www.pixabay.com By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Q: I am going for interview next week in a new company. I have researched the living daylights out of them and I have also gone back over my own studies and work experience to find everything of relevance that I can muster. […]
Job interviews: How to use focused research wisely
Job interviews Pic source www.pixabay.com By Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Here are some key points to think about when researching the company? Be sure to know the overall story of the company – where they’ve come from, how their market has changed, how they’ve diversified? Know what the company is specifically focusing on […]
Missed opportunity: Incomplete college course is not the end of the story
Missed opportunity Pic source www.pixabay.com By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: I didn’t finish my degree because I started working. Now I’m trying to get a new job, and I’m a bit iffy about the fact that I didn’t see out college. Can I skip those years on my CV? (DD, email). […]