Cruise ship work is tough but rewarding
In response to a number of queries we have had from readers today we deal with hospitality jobs in the cruise ship sector. It all sounds impossibly glamorous. To help us peek beyond the swish veneer, we put a number of questions to Elaine Blood of Ambassador Recruitments (www.ambassador-recruit.com), one of Ireland’s leading recruiters of […]
Hoping for the best is just not enough in job interviews
By Patricia Maloney, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Galway The candidate who just hopes for the best is almost certain to under-perform in interview. In this interview with Liam Horan, I argue that the client must really prepare to engage fully with the interview panel. Patricia Maloney is a Career Coach with Sli Nua Careers […]
Crafting a personal statement that does the trick
By Mary O’Brien-Killeen, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Claremorris) Q: I am writing a personal statement for UCAS. I am not quite sure how I should go about it. Can you give me some tips? (LT, email). A: For those who might not immediately recognise the acronym UCAS, it stands for Universities and Colleges Admissions […]
Steps you must take to prepare you for that job interview
By Mick O’Connor, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Athlone In this interview with Liam Horan, I go through the steps you must take when preparing for a forthcoming job interview. Mick O’Connor is a Career Coach with Sli Nua Careers and works out of Athlone. You can read more abouthim, and make a booking […]
Nerves in an interview – how preparation can help dissolve them
By Mick O’Connor, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Athlone Nerves can be a problem in a job interview. We have all experienced them – but they can be overcome. They can be put to good use for you. In this interview with Liam Horan, I talk about how preparation can help to dissolve nerves. […]
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
By Mary O’Brien-Killeen, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers (Claremorris) How important is preparation? ‘If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend six sharpening my axe’ (Abraham Lincoln) Preparation demonstrates to the interviewer that you have done your homework and that you have drive and ambition. Good preparation portrays a very good […]
Statement of interest can be a trump card
By Mary O’Brien-Killeen, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Q: Yesterday I attended for interview for a marketing role and felt I did well. I’m a new graduate and it was my first job interview. This morning, I got an email from the employer thanking me for coming along. She asked me to email her back confirming […]
Interview Training Seminar
By Shane Halligan, Sli Nua Careers Interview training seminar aims to give job-seekers the interview edge. Job seekers and career changers will be given the opportunity to sharpen their interview skills, thanks to a forthcoming evening seminar hosted by Sli Nua Careers, one of the country’s leading career training companies. “Feel the fear, and sail […]
Mark Mc Donald on NearFM career slot today
Career Coach Mark Mc Donald from the Sli Nua Dublin North Office talks to Pat Meehan on NearFM about the challenges people face in today’s jobs market. Mark also talks about the type of services offered by Sli Nua Careers.
Mark McDonald on Phoenix FM, Friday, October 10th
Mark McDonald, Sli Nua Careers, Dublin North, will appear on 92.5 Phoenix FM this Friday (October 10th) to answer career questions from listeners. It starts at 11am. This follows an appearance by Mark on the same station a fortnight ago, after which the station received a number of queries from listeners anxious to resolve some career […]