Seven tips to help you write a cracking job application by Ailbhe O'Loughlin January 27, 2023 Q: Can you give me some tips for completing a complex job application form, especially for someone who hasn't done one in a while? That’s the boat I find myself in now. I’m at a loss wondering how I can…
How to strike the right tone in community work interview by Ailbhe O'Loughlin March 3, 2023 Q: My friend is going for an interview in a fortnight as a community development worker with a youth organisation. The role will involve helping young people growing up in difficult circumstances to get involved in activities such as sport,…
How to handle feeling “stuck” in a role by Ailbhe O'Loughlin November 10, 2024 Q: How can I handle feeling “stuck” in a role with no upward mobility? A: Feeling “stuck” in a role can be frustrating, especially when there’s little chance for advancement. However, there are several strategies you can adopt to keep…
The role of emotional intelligence in career advancement and… by Ailbhe O'Loughlin October 7, 2024 Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to recognise, understand and manage your own emotions while being sensitive to the emotions of others. In today’s workplace, career advancement relies not only on technical expertise but also on emotional intelligence, which…
Figuring out the lie of the land in SME interviews by Ailbhe O'Loughlin February 24, 2023 Following on from our recent advice column written by an executive with vast experience of interviewing candidates in the public sector, we thought it might be useful to complement that with a view from the private sector. We sourced the…
