Unrelated study might offer real value

Q: I am applying for a job. At the moment, I am also doing a part-time college course in an unrelated field and am wondering if I should mention this in the application? I don’t want them to think that my attention lies elsewhere or that my concentration will not be total. What do you […]

My boring job – what can I do?

In this audio below, Brendan Coyne, Life and Executive Coach, responds to a query from a reader who is feeling bored in their current job. Where does she start in terms of looking at a new career? AUDIO:

My work bores me at times – any tips?

“Q:  I really enjoy my work but there are days and weeks when I am completely bored.  What can I do?” Listen to Career Navigation Consultant Petrina Mitchell’s interview on this topic with Aidan Crowley, CRC-fm. AUDIO:

Look to yourself for interview boost

Q: I’m the youngest person going for the job – I fear I will be well beaten by the more experienced candidates. How can I build my confidence? Deep down, I know I can do the job, but I mightn’t get that across? (DF, email). A: I’m not sure how many job interviews Bob Dylan […]

Bored at work

Q: Generally, I really enjoy my work but there are days and weeks when I am completely bored.  What can I do? (RM, email). A: RM, many workplace surveys recognise that boredom is simply part of our daily lives, writes Petrina Mitchell, Talent Coach & HR Consultant.   In 2018, Psychology Today magazine outlined that […]

Over 45 stands confirmed for Saturday’s Mayo Careers Fair 2019

Cora Gilligan and Michael King talk about Careers Fair with Tommy Marren on Midwest Radio:   Liam Horan introducing the event on Grapevine on CRC.FM radio:   Over 45 stands, including third-level and Post-Leaving Certificate colleges, apprenticeship providers, employers and career service providers, have been confirmed for next Saturday’s (January 12th) Mayo Careers Fair 2019 […]

It’s what you learned, not just what you did

Q: I’ve never had a CV before – and I’m 37. Every job I’ve got over the past 20 years has been by word of mouth – I spent ten years in construction in London and was never out of work. But now I’m applying for a job in a semi-state body and they want […]

So, what else can I do?

Q: I’ve been working as a systems analyst for many years. I’m good at what I do and am paid well, but something’s missing. I’m just not happy. What else can I do? (JM, email). A; JM, your query regularly crops up with clients. For systems analyst, substitute graphic designer, school teacher or auctioneer. Essentially, […]