Expect the unexpected in job interviews
By Deirdre May, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Limerick) Thanks to RG, who emailed us this tale from the interview front: This is not so much a question as a story that might be of value to your readers. I was called for a second interview. I knew I had done really well in the […]
If you want them to know, tell them
By Patricia Maloney, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Galway) Going for interview, brush up on your technical knowledge. The electrician who has five examples of his teamwork, but stumbles over the actual safety precautions he takes servicing a power unit, may not leave a lasting impression – stroke that, he may leave an all too lasting […]
Car-park sighting knocked me off my stride
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Q: I turned up an hour early for the second interview. I sat in the car park and, lo and behold, I saw a man I know on the way out. He was going for it too: and he’s good. It threw me, I have […]
Application forms: Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
AAApplication forms By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Now that recruitment embargos have lifted, the public sector hiring doors are open, and they often use application forms. They are used to a lot less in the private sector, but they are still deployed in some cases. If you really want to give these […]
Major jobs boost for Mayo as HSE to fill posts across county
By Mary O’Brien-Killeen, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Claremorris) The Mayo Advertiser is reporting there will be a major boost for Mayo on the jobs front yesterday with news that the HSE is to fill 106 posts across the county. The HSE jobs announcement involves 56 vacant posts which are to be filled and an additional […]
Jumping from the frying pan may only land you in the fire
By Deirdre May, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers I recall a conversation with a friend a number of years ago. It was around this time of the year and, like many, she had started to reassess her career options during the Christmas period. She wanted a change based on her unhappiness in her current role and explained […]
120 new jobs for Tralee at hotels and TV station
By Deirdre May, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Limerick) The Irish Independent is reporting that Tralee has received a major boost in the last week following news that 120 new jobs are to be created in the town in the coming months. Jobs will be created at two hotels, a TV station and a financial services firm. […]
Financial services group plans to create 125 jobs
By Patricia Maloney, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Galway) RTÉ are reporting that Acorn Life plan to create 125 jobs. The Acorn Life group says 40 of the positions will be at its head office, with the remainder of positions being offered at various locations around the country. The company’s sales director, Keith Butler, said there were a […]
Be conscious of your social media image
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Be conscious of your social media image. It’s a simple mistake to make and one to which many have fallen victim. You create a winning CV that accurately matches your skills and talents to a particular job advertisement. You are called for interview. You present at interview […]
Almost 130 jobs to be created at firms in Shannon and Kilkenny
By Deirdre May, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Limerick) Newstalk is reporting that some 125 jobs are being created at separate firms in Shannon and Kilkenny. Data and cloud solutions company Amax is opening its European manufacturing facility at Western Business Park in Shannon with the creation of 100 positions. Meanwhile 25 jobs are to be […]