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).…
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…
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…
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,…
