15 tips to make a strong return to your old career by Ailbhe O'Loughlin February 10, 2023 Q: I'm thinking seriously about returning to my old career. I've been doing something else for the last 20 years and I miss what did previously. It’s time to go back to the future, I feel. What do I need…
The Importance of Structure in Interview Responses by Ailbhe O'Loughlin October 16, 2025 Picture this: you’re in an interview, the interviewer leans forward, asks you a question…and your mind races. You know you’ve got a good example, often more than one, but as you start talking it comes out in a jumble. Halfway…
Balancing a creative passion with a stable career by Ailbhe O'Loughlin September 29, 2024 Q: How can I balance pursuing a creative passion with maintaining a stable career in a different field? A: Balancing a creative passion with a stable career in a different field can seem like walking a tightrope. However, it's possible…
Seven tips to give your LinkedIn profile a makeover by Ailbhe O'Loughlin April 27, 2023 Q: I started a LinkedIn account about ten years ago in college. I haven’t done much with it since, and, perhaps understandably in those circumstances, it hasn’t done much for me either. I’m wondering what I should do now to…
How to put yourself in the school leadership picture by Ailbhe O'Loughlin July 6, 2023 Q: I’m a primary school teacher and really love the profession. I qualified six years ago and am now thinking moving into a school leadership role. Any suggestions on how to put myself in the school leadership picture? (AH, email).…
