Have I even a remote chance of working from home long-term?
Q: I’m hearing a lot about remote work this weather. The idea of working from home really suits me but I can’t get my head around the fact that companies might actually offer this on an ongoing basis. Are we not all going to be shunted back into offices again once the vaccine programme has […]
Good work experience can go a long way
Q: I have over 20 years’ work experience in an office administration and management role, but no formal qualifications. An opportunity to move to another company has come up to carry out a similar role, but I am afraid I will get overlooked. Does my broad range of work experience matter more than a degree? […]
Eight tips to make the Zoom interview work
Q: I’ve a big interview coming up. I’m in at 12.15pm – when I say ‘in’, I mean by Zoom. I haven’t done an online interview before – any tips on how to make the Zoom interview work well? It all seems so un-natural. (DD, email). A: Yes, it doesn’t seem normal, but this scenario […]
Useful links for Leaving Certificate students
A Guide to State Examinations and Accredited Grades for Leaving Certificate 2021 https://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/124752/1e91aa2d-db43-4f18-8c3f-10c738cffb28.pdf#page=null Leaving Certificate Candidate Self Service Portal 2021 Before You Start Guide: https://www.examinations.ie/cssp/2021/CSSP_Before_You_Start_Guide_2021_EV.pdf Access to Online Candidate Self Service Portal 2021: https://www.examinations.ie/ Leaving Certificate Examinations Timetable 2021: https://www.examinations.ie/misc-doc/EN-EX-46337197.pdf Information on Project and Practical Work for each subject: https://www.examinations.ie/?l=en&mc=ex&sc=he […]
Free Webinar: Leaving Cert – Accredited Grades & New CAO Courses
Advice from Careers Guidance Counsellors, Sean Larkin and Colm Flynn, on the Leaving Cert, accredited grades and new CAO courses. Our experts Sean Larkin and Colm Flynn dealt with this and many other questions during this free webinar. One key clarification that we would like to update you on after last night: if you have […]
Cover letter still has a role to play – even by email
Q: What is a cover letter? Why would I need one – is it not just an old-fashioned idea at this stage? (KB, email) A: Yes, you will need a cover letter quite a lot and it is not an old-fashioned idea. It is necessary to include a customised cover letter with many CVs you submit […]
VIDEO: What does the CAO (Central Admissions Office) system not include in Ireland?
VIDEO: What does the CAO (Central Admissions Office) system not include in Ireland? In our recent webinar for senior cycle students, this question came from a viewer. Our experts Sean Larkin and Colm Flynn dealt with this and many other questions on the night. If you’d like to have Sean or Colm help you with […]
VIDEO: What is the difference between a Level 7 and a Level 8 qualification?
VIDEO: What is the difference between a Level 7 and a Level 8 qualification? In our recent webinar for senior cycle students, this question came from a viewer. Our experts Sean Larkin and Colm Flynn dealt with this and many other questions on the night. If you’d like to have Sean or Colm help you […]
VIDEO: How do Leaving Cert. students handle the uncertainty over Covid-19?
VIDEO: How do Leaving Cert. students handle the uncertainty over Covid-19? In our recent webinar for senior cycle students, this question came from a viewer. Our experts Sean Larkin and Colm Flynn dealt with this and many other questions on the night. If you’d like to have Sean or Colm help you with subject choice, […]
VIDEO: How do I narrow down my options and make good choices as I get close to completing my second-level education?
VIDEO: How do I narrow down my options and make good choices as I get close to completing my second-level education? In our recent webinar for senior cycle students, this question came from a viewer. Our experts Sean Larkin and Colm Flynn dealt with this and many other questions on the night. If you’d like […]