How to crack the interview panel who are colleagues and friends
Today’s Question: I am going for interview in the company where I currently work – I’m bothered by the fact that I will know all three members of the interview panel very well. I’d classify them as friends, really. I fear I will be very self-conscious on the day – how can I avoid this? […]
How to tackle competency based interviews March 14th 2016
Today’s Question: You have touched on competency based interview questions before, but I never took too much notice – but now I have to. I’m going for an interview with a public body – I better not say which one – and they have emailed to say it will be a competency-based interview. I’m panicking. […]
Liam Horan on Mid West Radio on New Frontiers programme
In this interview on Mid West Radio, Liam Horan talks about the support he has received from Enterprise Ireland’s New Frontiers programme.
Smart answers to tricky questions about employer
Today’s Questions: Why do you want to leave your current employer? I didn’t know what to say – the truth is I can’t wait to leave because my employer is painful. End of – but I can’t say that, can I? Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to on Community Radio Castlebar, in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]