My boring job – what can I do?
In this audio below, Brendan Coyne, Life and Executive Coach, responds to a query from a reader who is feeling bored in their current job. Where does she start in terms of looking at a new career? AUDIO:
Diary date – Mayo GAA Career Fair 2019 – January 12, GMIT

The third annual takes place in the GMIT, Castlebar, on Saturday, January 12, 2019 (10am to 12noon). Last year, over 600 students, parents and teachers attended the event, organised by the South Mayo GAA board, the Mayo GAA Coaching Committee, Sli Nua Careers, with financial support from St Jarlath’s Credit Union, Tuam; Claremorris/Ballinrobe Credit Union; and South […]
Useful websites and apps for school teachers

As teachers, we encounter the technological revolution head-on simply because we meet digital natives every day.New ways of teaching and learning are emerging all the time writes Siobhan Ni Fhlatharta, St Patrick’s Classical School, Navan, Co. Meath. [gap height=”20] It can be dizzying at times, but technology, ultimately, can bring real benefits in the classroom. Here […]
Straying off the critical path can be fatal
Q: “I sat on the other side of the table last week for the first time – I was an interviewer. We interviewed seven candidates. Two did really well and clearly had their preparation done. They ended up being the clear 1-2. Two really didn’t have the experience we needed and you could see this […]
Careers Day 2018 aims to help teenagers with career choice

Senior cycle and pre-senior cycle students, and their families, are invited to attend the Claremorris Career Event 2018, which takes place in the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, on Saturday, January 20 (11am to 2pm). Last year’s inaugural event attracted a bumper attendance of over 500 students and parents. The list of this year’s guest speakers […]
GMIT Careers Fair
We are at the GMIT Career Fair (Castlebar campus) today – here we will be assembling our various Facebook Lives from the day.
GMIT Careers Fair

We are at the GMIT Career Fair (Galway campus) today – here we will be assembling our various Facebook Lives from the day. Call to see us – we are downstairs right beside Theatre 1000.
Defence Forces

Pic source www.pixabay.com The Defence Forces are recruiting – and we have expertise in this area. In Athlone and Sligo we have former members of the Irish Defence Forces working as career coaches. But, first, check out this great piece of recruitment material developed by the Defence Forces. Link to advert HERE Contact them today so they […]
How long should my speech be?
By Liam Horan, Public Speaking & Presentations Trainer, Sli Nua Careers Q: I’ve been asked to address a conference on behalf of my company – it’s a company promotional event and will be attended a lot of existing and potential customers, as well as some media figures who report on our sector. My topic is […]
Never take a speech for granted
By Liam Horan, Sli Nua Careers Never take a speech for granted. We’ve all done it, but we shouldn’t. It is a bitter, painful lesson to learn. I have seen the best of singers decline to sing solo in a singsong* – “you’ll give us one there Mary, no bother to you” – because something […]