Explain or ignore the unfinished college course in your CV? #crc1029fm April 12th 2016
Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to Aidan Crowley, Community Radio Castlebar – 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 the […]
It’s your story – tell it well for maximum return
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Westport, Co. Mayo) Q: I spent 13 successful years in my previous job in the marketing department of a hotel chain, rising to the position of marketing manager. I left two years ago to join another company, didn’t really like it, and left after a year to […]
Research guidelines for interview #crc1029fm
Today’s Topic: “I have been called for an interview next week and would be anxious that I perform well on the day. Several people have told me to ensure that I have enough research done prior to the interview. I’m not sure where to begin on this or exactly how much research is involved. Any […]
Tech firm LexisNexis to create 70 new jobs in Dublin – listen to Mark McDonald’s thoughts on the jobs
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) Newstalk are reporting that LexisNexis is creating 70 positions over the next three years at their new data analytics centre in the city. Here I address what LexisNexis might be looking for from people in risk assessment, data analytics, software development and engineering. You can read more […]
Airbnb to create 200 Dublin jobs – listen to Mark McDonald’s thoughts on the jobs
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) RTÉ is reporting that Hospitality company Airbnb has announced it is creating 200 jobs in an expansion of its Dublin workforce. Here I address what Airbnb might be looking for from people with I.T. backgrounds and an interest in social media. You can read more […]
450 jobs promised in Liffey Valley expansion – listen to Mark McDonald’s thoughts on the jobs
By Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) RTÉ is reporting that total of 450 new jobs have been promised at the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in Dublin, with some of the roles full-time and some part-time. Here I address what I feel employers might be looking for from people with retail and customer service […]
ESB to recruit 300 apprentices over next five years
By Shane Halligan, Sli Nua Careers Newstalk 106-108fm is reporting that the EBB is recruiting 300 apprentices over the next five years. The recruitment drive is part of a €40m investment of the utility’s training and development programme. You can read more HERE. If you will be applying for work there, perhaps we can help? We […]
eircom Launches New Apprentice Programme
By Shane Halligan, Sli Nua Careers eircom today announced details of a new Apprentice Programme which will give 50 bright sparks the opportunity to kick start their career working for Ireland’s leading telecommunications provider and one of the country’s longest established brands. You can read more HERE. If you will be applying for work there, […]
Referee call must be good for you
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Westport) Q. Do I have to put my previous manager on my CV as a referee or can I put someone else from the company? (ET, email). A: It’s your CV and you can call whatever witness you wish to speak for you. There are no hard and fast […]
Software company Brite:Bill to create 100 Dublin jobs
Mark McDonald, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Dublin North) RTÉ are reporting that Brite:Bill a Dublin-based billing software company is to create 100 jobs. Founded in Dublin in 2010, Brite:Bill makes communication software that helps its clients improve their billing systems and present bills to their customers in a more personalised manner. You can read more HERE. If you […]