How can I make a career change when I lack relevant formal education?
Changing careers without formal education in your desired field can seem challenging but it’s entirely achievable. With the right strategy and mindset, you can successfully transition into your dream career. Here’s how to make it happen. Build transferable skills Start by identifying skills from your current or previous roles that apply to your new career. […]
Tailoring your CV to land the right job
One size rarely fits all when it comes to CV writing. When you craft your CV to meet the employer’s needs, your CV will change dramatically from application to application. Perhaps dramatically is an overstatement, but it should differ each time. To do this, you need to place emphasis on what the employer is looking […]
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). […]
Conundrum: To apply or not to apply?
From time to time clients come to us with a job specification wondering if they should apply for the job. If you’re in this boat, there are several things you need to think about. Level Is this job up the ladder, a sideways move or maybe a step down? Do you have the skills, qualifications […]
CV ready: Tips to help you make the most of your CV
CV ready Pic source www.pixabay.com By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers You’ve been away on holiday and decided that this is the year for a career move. First things first, you will need a new CV, and here are some top tips from Sabina Trench, Sli Nua Careers. Two pages Unless you are in […]
Choosing the right words to let your CV shine
CV shine Pic source www.pixabay.com By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers I cannot over-state the importance of choosing the right buzz words for your CV. A CV tends to be only two pages long, so every word counts – and preparing a good CV is the first, and a very important, step on getting […]
12 things to remember when CV writing
CV Writing By Mary O’Brien Killeen Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers It can be the most challenging of tasks, writing your CV. Where to start? What to highlight? How to shorten? How to sell yourself? These 12 pointers will help you get on the right track, and will also assist you in writing your […]
New year-new job – getting started in six easy steps
New year-new job By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers There’s a new year on the horizon and you are thinking about changing your job. Where do you start and what’s your plan? A strategic approach is best and it all starts with your six-point job search check list, writes SABINA TRENCH, Career Coach, […]
CV referees, in or out?
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers As you edit and review your CV, keeping it to the recommended two pages, you realise you have omitted your referees. Is this a big deal? Does anyone contact them anyway? It is, and they do, writes SABINA TRENCH, CAREER COACH, SLI NUA CAREERS. The very last […]
Five tips for the job seeker’s LinkedIn profile
By Ashley Cahillane, Linkedin Expert, Sli Nua Careers Recently unemployed or wanting to make a change from your current role? Having a LinkedIn profile will help to showcase your qualifications, experience and skills…but can you make your profile stand out from the other hundreds, if not more, also seeking similar roles? The following five tips […]