LinkedIn for job searching
Hi Sabina. I am actively looking for a new job, and see that LinkedIn seems to be used by a lot of professionals. Should I create a profile and how should I use it? Many thanks, LC Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide […]
How to crack those in-house interviews
“I have been working in the same job for the last 15 years and recently I’ve started trying for internal promotion. I have reached interview stage but to date, I haven’t had any success.” Email from JD Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to on Community Radio Castlebar, in Career Corner – a […]
Tips for a successful presentation at job interview
I am going for a second interview next week – and they have asked me to give a presentation. I know the topic well but I’ve never had to give a presentation like this before. Can you give me some tips? (RT). Become an accomplished and confident public speaker or presenter with our Public Speaking & Presentations […]
Tips on content for references
Hi Sabina, Have you any advice about including referees details on a CV, and also what should be included in a written reference? Many thanks, GM Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a community radio service to Castlebar and the surrounding environs and […]
A busy career – what to include and exclude in a CV?
Hi Sabina. I am putting my CV together, and have had lots of jobs over the years. I don’t see how I can keep my CV to the two pages. Can I go to three? LM Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a […]
Bring a bit of life to a bland CV
Hi Sabina, I am writing my CV at the moment, but a lot of the sentences are starting to sound generic. What do I do? Thanks, SD Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a community radio service to Castlebar and the surrounding environs […]
Interests and hobbies in a CV – in or out?
Hi Sabina, I have the most of my CV completed, but I’m not sure what to include in the hobbies and interests section. Do I just make something up? Thanks, TC Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a community radio service to Castlebar […]
How best to construct a cover letter
Hi Sabina, I have my CV ready to go out, but I’m not sure where to start with my cover letters. Any advice is most welcome. Thanks, CT Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland to provide a community radio service to Castlebar and the surrounding […]
Application forms and how to make them stand out with great content
I am applying for jobs at the moment, and some companies use application forms instead of CVs. Included in them are a few vague open ended questions with a word limit that I am struggling to answer. Any tips? Thanks, LT Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from the Broadcasting Commission […]
Asking the right questions at #interview #jobsfairy
Hi Sli Nua, I had an interview last week, and it went well. However, when they asked if I had any questions at the end, I froze, said No, and that was the end of the interview. Any tips for next time? Thanks, JD Career Coach Sabina Trench Community Radio Castlebar has a licence from […]