Public Jobs opportunities – where to find them
“Hello Sabina, I was listening to you last week, and you talked about the public job opportunities. I didn’t even know this website existed. Where should I be looking for jobs? I don’t know where to start. Many thanks, PdeB Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland […]
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 […]
Job Seekers – stand out from the crowd with your job application form
“Hello Sabina, I am applying for a job that I have wanted all my life. It involves an application form that includes a blank section at the end for more information. Should I make my case for the job in there? I really want this, so any advice would be great.” – CD Career Coach Sabina […]
How to ace your presentation to secure that job
I have been called to a second interview for a job next week – the position is manager of a leisure centre. They have asked me to do a 10-minute presentation on Why I should get the job at the start of the interview. I haven’t got a clue what I should say? Pointers welcome. […]
I have a job offer, but do I take it?
Job offer By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers You’re on the job hunt, but you are already in a job. Now that the offer is on the table, panic sets in and you don’t know what to do. If you only consider the money, you may be setting yourself up for a fall, […]
Top tips for the perfect resignation letter
Hello Sabina, Good news. I have been offered a new job, so I need to write a letter of resignation for my current employer. It’s been a mixed experience, how do I write a letter without burning any bridges? Any guidance much appreciated. MO Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the […]
Six simple tips for a college graduate’s LinkedIn Profile
By Ashley Cahillane, Linkedin Expert, Sli Nua Careers 1. Profile photograph A profile photograph is a must for your LinkedIn profile. Make sure the photograph is business-like (dress like you would for an interview) – definitely no selfies here. Having a good profile picture helps a potential employer to put a face to the name. […]
Read the job spec carefully before you apply
Hello Sabina, I have just come across a job that I’d really like to apply for. The job spec is four pages long, and it’s really hard to know what they are looking for exactly. How do I separate the wheat from the chaff? Thanks for your help. NC Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar […]
How best to approach your research of an organisation for interview
Hi Sabina, I have an interview coming up, but I don’t know much about the organisation. Where do I start my research and how deep do I need to go? I’m afraid that I will get drowned in the detail, and waste a lot of time in the process. Any tips or advice? BD Career Coach […]
Interview nerves – admit to them or ignore them?
“I get very nervous in job interviews. Would it be okay to say to the panel at the start of the interview that I may come across as nervous but that I know I can do the job and have proven my worth in the past? What do you think of that approach?” – JT, […]