Signs it’s time to pivot to a new career path
Q: What are the signs that it’s time to pivot to a completely new career path, even if I’m currently successful? A: Recognising when it’s time to pivot to a completely new career path, even when you’re currently successful, can be challenging. However, certain signs often indicate that a change might be necessary. Persistent lack […]
Effective networking strategies for introverts
Networking can be daunting, especially for introverts or those who find traditional networking events uncomfortable. However, effective networking doesn’t have to involve large crowds or forced conversations. Here’s how you can approach it in a way that suits your personality: Focus on quality over quantity Instead of trying to connect with as many people as […]
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). […]
Coaching candidates for Sligo tourism manager role
By Fintan Dunne, Career Coach, Sligo Position: Co. Sligo Tourism Manager Link: http://www.collinsmcnicholas.ie/job/county-sligo-tourism-manager/ To coach for this appointment, I would emphasise from the outset that the employer is looking for a specific person. I would encourage the candidate to do thorough research on the appointment as part of their preparation. The job, Co. […]
Cork hotel looking for sales / business dev. manager – here’s how we’d coach candidates for it
Pic source www.pixabay.com Sales By Deirdre May, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. In coaching someone seeking the position of [see ad here] Sales/Business Development Manager in a Cork Hotel, I would try to get the candidate to appreciate two basic concepts. Firstly, it needs to be identified from the job description what exactly the employer is […]
AUDIO: Radio Kerry interview re Report claims older workers turn to Botox and hair dye to beat young people to jobs
Pic source www.pixabay.com It seems youth is seen as a valuable currency for many of our older workers. They are dipping into the cosmetic fountain of youth as they look to fend off the millennials vying for their jobs, according to a new report from IrishJobs.ie. In this interview with Deirdre Walsh on Radio Kerry, Liam […]
Tips for staying pro-active during job search
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Central to ensuring that career gaps are as brief as possible is each individual’s approach to their specific set of circumstances. It’s undeniable that unemployment can test the most resilient of us, with spare time and heightened uncertainty leaving the mind susceptible to periods of desperation. Formulating a strategy and action […]
Career Corner – Put the sparkle back in your CV crc1029fm July 27th 2015
Topics today: Q: I am working on my CV at the moment. I have all the basics in there, but it just doesn’t sparkle. I feel it is very heavy. It doesn’t spring to life. I have had a good deal success in my career but I can’t seem to get that across in the […]
Career Corner How to approach the second interview crc1029fm July 6th 2015
Career Corner with Liam Horan – How to approach a second interview & diplomacy rules when being interviewed for your boss’s job. Topics today: Q: I’ve just been called for a second interview for a job. I’ve a lot of experience in the sector, and know I’d be a good fit for the position. I […]
Career Corner – Jack of all trades needs new direction – June 22nd 2015
Career Corner with Liam Horan – How to change career after years of self employment Topics today: Q: I’ve been running my own plastering business for 25 years.The business is me, full stop: getting the work in, doing the work, listening to what the customer is looking for, invoicing, chasing up the money, and even […]