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).…
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,…
Confessions of a job interview candidate by Ailbhe O'Loughlin January 6, 2023 This isn’t a question. It is my own personal experience from a job interview I did last week. I hadn’t done one in about six years, and I was nervous beforehand, not least because I really want to escape my…
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…
