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…
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…
How volunteering can bring real career benefits by Ailbhe O'Loughlin February 17, 2023 Q: I'm new to Ireland and I want to get working and advance my career. I’m applying for various positions but haven’t made much progress yet. Some people have told me that I should do voluntary work locally, but I'm…
How to build your professional network straight out of… by Ailbhe O'Loughlin March 10, 2023 Q: I’m just out of college and I know I need to build my professional network. By nature, I am friendly and chatty, and got on well in several clubs in college. I served as chairperson of one club for…
How to turn your LinkedIn profile into a digital CV by Ailbhe O'Loughlin December 16, 2022 Q: I have been on LinkedIn for years, but I make poor use of it. I go on there and see lots of activity but I'm never quite sure what I should do. Is there any way that my LinkedIn…
