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 […]
Job-searching tips for new college graduates, by Sabina Trench, Sli Nua Careers
You’re a new graduate – now comes the next part, finding a job. In this interview, Career Coach Sabina Trench offers some useful tips. 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 was established […]
Audio: tips by #Careers Coach Sabina Trench for graduates facing into the big bad world #jobfairy
“I have just graduated from college with a degree in Business Studies. Now I’m facing out into the big, bad world. Any tips?” Career Coach Sabina Trench answers this question. 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 […]
The hunt begins for teaching jobs – hunt clever @crc1029fm May 30th 2016
I’m a primary school teacher searching for a permanent job in September. There are lots of opportunities out there but not only do I have to send in a CV and cover letter, I have to complete an application form for each school. Where do I start? (JG, email). Career Coach Sabina Trench answers this question. […]
How to overcome low confidence for interview @crc1029fm May 23rd 2016
Today’s Question: I am going for a job interview next week, but I haven’t done one in about eight years. I ran my own business until recently when it folded. My confidence is on the floor. Can you give me some tips? (AOS, email). Career Coach Sabina Trench answers this question. Community Radio Castlebar has […]
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 […]
Application forms: Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
AAApplication forms By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Now that recruitment embargos have lifted, the public sector hiring doors are open, and they often use application forms. They are used to a lot less in the private sector, but they are still deployed in some cases. If you really want to give these […]
Be conscious of your social media image
By Sabina Trench, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers Be conscious of your social media image. It’s a simple mistake to make and one to which many have fallen victim. You create a winning CV that accurately matches your skills and talents to a particular job advertisement. You are called for interview. You present at interview […]