There’s a degree of haziness about the personal profile: what works for one person doesn’t work for another. It’s a subjective exercise and there is no universal formula for getting it right. Take it as a way to introduce yourself and highlight specific reasons why you are appropriate for the role.
This video is a short clip from a public talk in Dublin by Liam Horan on the topic of making a good CV.
New career programme will help migrant women access career… by Liam May 26, 2023 A new career programme entitled Build Your Future: Helping Migrant Women Access Career Opportunities is being launched to assist nine migrant women and three non-migrant women in the Ballinrobe / south Mayo area to access the workforce. The programme is…
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