Teachers, remember to read the question
Q: “I am a qualified and experienced teacher looking for a permanent teaching post. I have subbed, filled-in and temped for two years now. I know I am a good teacher; I love my job and my students, but am always being pipped at the post when it comes to interview. What might I be […]
How to put yourself in the school leadership picture
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). A: We put this question to one of our coaches, Arthur Geraghty, who is also […]
New career programme will help migrant women access career opportunities
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 designed to help the women overcome the unique challenges they face when job searching in […]
Structure of Interview Training Sessions
Traditional Interview Training Session Structure: HERE Competency-based Training Session Structure: HERE
Seven tips to give your LinkedIn profile a makeover
Q: I started a LinkedIn account about ten years ago in college. I haven’t done much with it since, and, perhaps understandably in those circumstances, it hasn’t done much for me either. I’m wondering what I should do now to give it a lift because I know it can be much more beneficial than it […]
AUDIO: Firing the big shot in the application form
Q: “I am filling out an application form for an Assistant Principal 11 (AP11) position in my school. I’ve been asked to give one example of where I showed excellence in Leading Teaching & Learning, Managing an Organisation, Leading School Development and Developing Leadership Capacity. I’m told the form is not marked as part of […]
Tips for writing a great personal statement
Start early: Give yourself enough time to research, plan and write your personal statement. This will allow you to reflect on your experiences, articulate your goals, and ensure that your statement is well-crafted. Research the programme: Before you start writing, research the programme and the university to which you are applying. This will help you […]
Eight interview tips on how to show you’re more than just a smooth talker
Q: I am talkative, and I think quickly on my feet. People would say I am rarely stuck for a word. I sometimes feel that people think this means I am flighty or lacking in depth – in fact, as I’ve shown throughout my college years, I have great focus and attention to detail. Just […]
How to build your professional network straight out of college
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 two years and got to know a lot of people in the college and in […]
Audio: Tips on how to write a good CV and prepare for interview
Listen here to Liam Horan, Slí Nua Careers, speaking to Frank Tynan on Community Radio Kilkenny City (CRKC). Liam gives advice on how to write a CV that sells yourself effectively to a prospective employer, with tips on how to prepare for that job interview. Need our help? Complete this form […]