The Top jobs to apply for this week!

Mon, Mar 01, 2021

Looking for a Change of Career? Despite the country moving on to Level 5, there are still several companies looking for new hires. Find our top job opportunities in the west of Ireland available this week on Advertiser Classifieds.

The Most Popular Work from Home Jobs in Ireland from 2020 to this Day

Tue, Feb 16, 2021

With the outbreak of the pandemic jeopardizing all income-generating activities around the globe, people worldwide needed something that could help them put food on the table. This was well-witnessed in Ireland where many turned to home-based jobs as an alternative source of employment.

The Top jobs to apply for this week!

Mon, Feb 15, 2021

The Top jobs to apply for this week!

Mon, Feb 08, 2021

How to survive as the remote work coordinator

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Q My company has moved to a permanent remote model for most employees. Some are happy, others not so much. I have been appointed remote work coordinator. This is a new role, and nobody really knows what is supposed to look like. I have to support the employees but where do I start? (BC, email).

A: It’s easy to understand why companies need such a role, and many are starting to create one. But I agree it’s difficult to know what should be on that job description, writes Ines Gonzalez, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers. You need to create the role and responsibilities. Here is a high-level quick guide with four steps, to help you get started.

The Top jobs to apply for this week!

Mon, Feb 01, 2021

Rethinking new year’s resolutions

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Q: It was a very different – and difficult – year, 2020. I would like to be positive now and make 2021 count with proper resolutions in my life and career. Any advice you can offer? (BC, email).

A: A new year offers us a blank page. It is our choice how well we use it. The experience of the last few months is maybe what we needed to focus and redefine our resolutions, writes Ines Gonzalez, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers.

The Top jobs to apply for this week!

Mon, Jan 11, 2021

Three skills to add to your post-pandemic CV

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

Q: With the year coming to an end, I would like to update my CV for next year. I understand there have been a lot of changes in the market due to the pandemic. I am wondering what else is now expected from candidates, and how any new skills I have acquired might be included in my CV? (BC, email).

A: Yes, it is a good strategy to plan and prepare for next year. A lot has happened in a few months. Most of us have done things in a different way to be able to carry on. Those changes and new skills should be represented properly in your professional profile, writes Ines Gonzalez, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers.

The Top jobs to apply for this week!

Mon, Dec 14, 2020

Looking for a Change of Career? Despite the country moving on to Level 3, there are still several companies looking for new hires. Find our top job opportunities in the west of Ireland available this week on Advertiser Classifieds.

Four key skills to improve your emotional intelligence

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

Q: I keep hearing about emotional intelligence. It seems to be a key skill managers seek in their employees. I have a general idea of what it is. But, how do I bring this out of me and even improve on it? (BC, email).

Tips to flourish when you’re remote ‘newbie’

Thu, Dec 03, 2020

Q: I’ve been lucky; I’ve just landed a new job in a good company. Due to the current situation this office role is in a remote setting and it may stay that way. I was hired remotely. I am struggling to understand how I am going to be able to learn the job without a physical office or any real contact with colleagues. I understand they have an onboarding programme, but I’m not sure if that will be enough. Am I overthinking this? (BC, email).

The Top jobs to apply for this week!

Mon, Nov 30, 2020

Preparing for an interview is a bit like gold mining

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Q: I have an interview coming up. There are not many opportunities like this in the current climate and I need to do well. I understand research and preparation are crucial. But what else would it take to get to be the chosen one? (BC, email).

A: It is harder to be called for an interview now, so well done. You are right about concentrating in your preparation. If you get the call, you need to make the most of that precious opportunity, writes Ines Gonzalez, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers.

The Top jobs to apply for this week!

Mon, Nov 23, 2020

I’ll just wait until January to job search. It’s already November

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Q: I have been looking for a job for a couple of months now. I have applied to a few positions but unfortunately haven’t been successful so far. It’s already November and I don;t see many new roles being advertised. With Christmas approaching I think I may stop for a while and start my search again in January. Is that a wise thing to do? (BC, email).

A: I can totally get what you are saying. Searching for jobs can be exhausting, especially if you do not get interviews or any positive result for a period of time. It requires determination and energy, which needs to be maintained to reach your objective of a new job, writes Ines Gonzalez, Career Coach, Slí Nua Careers.

The Top jobs to apply for this week!

Mon, Nov 16, 2020

“No” can be a complete sentence, you know

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Q: There is just too much to do. I have a full-time job, family and personal responsibilities. Work is spilling over into my weekends to meet deadlines and there seems to be nothing I can do about it. Please help (BC, email).

A: This is happening to many of us. Our 'to do' list never gets done. In fact, it keeps growing no matter how many items we cross off. We know it’s not a healthy situation, but to what extent are we responsible for it ourselves?, writes Ines Gonzalez, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers.