Careers and Jobs

In tough times people quite often turn to self help books for inspiration and support. This multimillion dollar industry is preying on the vulnerable and quite often churning out the same stuff under a new revolutionary formula. Most of the readers are looking for quick fix and easy solution BUT in reality there are no easy solutions. Ask any successful person and they will tell you this – “the harder I work the luckier I get”. I recall a book I read some years back which did make sense but on further analysis it was nothing different than that which my mother had drilled into me throughout my youth. Below I have outlined some her classic advice …. and it is not write a CV or prepare for Interviews …..

Nobody likes a misery guts – Sulking and complaining never won any friends. Are you complaining? Are you blaming? Has it assisted your job hunting? I understand that job hunting in a tough market is difficult particularly for those out of work. However negativity will not bring anything to the table. People don’t like to hear it will actually switch off or worse avoid you all together. More importantly negativity will drain your own energy. If you are out of work and struggling to find employment or if you are seeking a career change without success – complaining or blaming won’t assist in any way.

Smarten yourself up – When this was said to me it was about physical appearance but for the purpose of this piece I mean how you market yourself. Ensure that your CV and cover letter are sharp. Ensure that they make the right impact. CV Writing Service in Ireland.

You need to work harder – We have all heard the saying – “work smarter and not harder” In reality you should be doing both. You need to work smart and hard. You need plenty of activity but channeled in the right direction. If you are unsuccessful in your job search – have you explored all the available channels? A friend said to me recently that he had tried everything to get a job but he never asked me for help!! Proactive job search channels will help you access the hidden job market. My friend’s girlfriend got an administration job last month that was never advertised.

I don’t want you hanging around with him – Parents can always spot a bad egg and are skilled at identifying unsuitable associates. You need to use this strategy when job hunting in a tough market. You don’t need negativity when job hunting in a tough market. Spend less time talking to your negative friends and more time talking with the positive and bubbly element of you close network. Surround yourself with support BUT not those who fester negativity and doom and gloom.

Turn off that TV and do your homework – I was never a big TV person as a kid but I guess anything came above homework. The reason I say turn off the TV is because the current content will not inspire you. Most of the news in the papers and on the radio is negative. Reading and listening to this everyday will not inspire you. Remember bad news sells at the minute and the media is ensuring we get our fill of it.

SIEMENS CREATES 60 NEW JOBS IN CORK

Siemens has announced the creation of 60 new high-tech jobs in Cork with the news that it is expanding its IT Solutions and Services Division. These new jobs will bring the total employed in Cork to 330. Guess it seems that Ireland is an exception for the company as they are shedding over 12,000 jobs globally.

TYPETEC CREATES 15 NEW JOBS IN DUBLIN

IT managed services company Typetec has announced that it will be creating 15 new jobs in Dublin as they plan to expand their product range. Based in D12 the company currently has a headcount of 52.

ON SEMICONDUCTOR CREATES 49 NEW JOBS IN SHANNON

Shannon has witness a bad run of negative jobs announcements recently but ON Semiconductor has bucked this trend. They have announced that they will be creating 49 new jobs in Shannon. The company designs and manufactures data and power management chips and other semiconductor components.

MENTOR GRAPHICS CREATES 35 NEW JOBS IN SHANNON

Good news for Shannon part 2. Mentor Graphics has announced that it will be creating 35 new jobs at its facility in the Shannon. The firm is in the business of Electronic Design Automation developing hardware and software for wireless communications and internet network servers and other markets. Mentor Graphics currently employs 80 staff in Shannon.

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A good CV is an essential ingredient to increase success when job hunting. Unfortunately many CV’s I review lack focus or sell the jobseeker. I have outlined a number of excellent articles below that will improve your CV preparation skills and your job hunting success. When you improve the quality of your CV you will increase the number of interview invitations you receive. This will bring you a step closer to landing your dream job.

CV preparation – number of pages?

A common question I am asked by jobseekers is “how many pages for a CV?” This is not the most important consideration for CV design but CV Advice will answer the question.

CV Mistakes to avoid

Here are a couple of articles which will outline some of the most common CV mistakes you should avoid. As stated most CV’s I review are flawed and contain many mistakes. CV Preparation – mistakes and CV Advice – mistakes highlighting important mistakes to avoid.

CV Format & CV Layout

CV layout & CV format are very important considerations when writing your CV. CV Format & CV Layout outlines basic tips and advice on CV format and CV layout. You should take this advice on board when writing your CV.

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One of the first questions I am asked when discussing CV services is “where are you based?”

The first question I would ask – “What do you charge?” OR “What is your experience?” not “where are you based? as I know that this is not important.

Looking for a CV service in Ireland

For those interested in a CV service in Ireland don’t limit yourself by geography. It does not matter where the CV service provider is based. The important thing is that you get an “IMPACT CV”. Phone and email communications is all that is needed. In fact I think that face to face meetings for CV design just adds time to the process and we all know what increased time means – increased cost. If you are based in Kerry you can still get your CV designed in Dublin and visa versa.

Looking for Career Coaching or Interview Coaching services in Ireland

Now if you are looking for Career Coaching or Interview Coaching then location is more important. To be honest I hate coaching over the phone and if I cannot meet a client I will pass them on to a partner in the region. So if you are based in Kerry then search for Career/Interview Coaches in the region. I might compile a list in a later post.

There are many providers in Ireland for CV, Interview Coaching & Career Coaching. It is important to shop around. Remember price should be a factor BUT not your key motivation. Check out the background, experience and views. I know some great people BUT I will only tell you about them if I cannot help you myself.

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