Negativity from panel at job interview
I did an interview recently and to be honest, it was bizarre. They kept telling me all the problems they had in the position and how difficult it would be for me to resolve those difficulties. By the end of the interview, I felt like saying, thanks but no thanks. Any tips on how I […]
Looming redundancy – wait or get out now? February 15th 2016
Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to on Community Radio Castlebar, in Career Corner – 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 […]
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 […]
Tips on changing a toxic culture
By Mary O’Brien-Killeen, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Q: Last week, you wrote about culture in a company. I work in a company where the culture can only be described as toxic. People are stressed all the time and ready to snap at the drop of a hat. Some key people in the operation are […]
Business card for teacher subbing – good or bad idea? 1 February 1st 2016
This week’s question: I am a teacher looking for subbing work. I was thinking about printing a business card to hand out when I go to schools. I thought it might help me to stand out. What do you think? Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to on Community Radio Castlebar, in Career […]
Career Corner crc1029fm January 25th 2017 Career coach Sabina Trench gives you advice on how to change careers.
Dear Sabina, I have been working in retail for the last 14 years and am about to be made redundant. I have some accountancy qualifications that I used in a work placement, but nothing since. Is it too late to go back to accountancy? Many thanks, GM Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a […]
Should I tell the truth about a job that just didn’t work out
This week’t topic: Q: I started work with a company two months ago. Very early in my time there, I realised the job I was being asked to do wasn’t the job I felt I had been hired for – it didn’t really use my skills (I am a computer programmer) and was very underwhelming […]
Do you need a cover letter with your CV?
Help the employer to employ you with a cover letter Question today: I am applying for a job. I’ve done up my CV. Do I really need to put a cover letter in with it? And, if I do, what tips have you got? (DC, email). Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to […]
Changing careers and how best to do it
Today’s Topic: “I lost my job in 2010 after 18 years within the construction sector due to the economic downturn. I had developed my career up to a point of project manager with responsibility for several construction sites. I chose to return to education and have now completed a business degree and masters degree. I […]
Looking for a change of job in the marketing sector?
Today’s Topic: Maybe it’s a New Year thing, but I’m getting itchy feet in my sector – marketing. I’d like to look around at something else but wouldn’t even know where to begin. Any tips? (DR, email). Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to on Community Radio Castlebar, in Career Corner – a […]