VIDEO: What other options should second-level students consider other than entering the Irish college system?
VIDEO: What other options should second-level students consider other than entering the Irish college system? 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 […]
VIDEO: Is it easy to get second-level students to contemplate taking a gap year?
VIDEO: Is it easy to get second-level students to contemplate taking a gap year? 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: What are the financial implications of studying abroad?
VIDEO: What are the financial implications of studying abroad? 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, completing your […]
VIDEO: Are apprenticeships a good option for school leavers in Ireland?
VIDEO: Are apprenticeships a good option for school leavers 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 subject choice, […]
VIDEO: How many courses should I put down on my CAO (Central Admissions Office) form?
VIDEO: How many courses should I put down on my CAO (Central Admissions Office) form? 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 […]
VIDEO: Any final, catchall advice, for second-level students contemplating the next phase in their lives?
VIDEO: Any final, catchall advice, for second-level students contemplating the next phase in their lives? 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 […]
Key points when tweaking your CV for different scenarios
Q: I am an undergraduate looking for a job. I need to write a CV now. However, I intend to return to post-graduate studies next year. Is it possible to write one CV now that will suit both scenarios? (AC, email). A: You do not actually say what you want the CV for at the […]
Three job interview tips that will stand you in good stead
All that build-up; the worrying if you have done the right preparation; the self-doubt as you contemplate the magnificence of other (often imagined) candidates; the self-consciousness on the day; and then lights, camera, action and it’s all over before you know it. I see interviews as an unreliable primary method of selecting candidates, but, to […]
The right to disconnect
Q: The government recently launched a national remote work strategy, Making Remote Work. One of the things that stood out for me was the ‘right to disconnect’. I believe most of us are struggling to do that. Some employers are not helping by demanding and expecting us to be ‘on’ all the time. This mentality, […]
Career tips from around the world
Q: I will be looking for a new job during 2021. I am not sure how much the market has changed over the last few months. I need to find some inspiration and tips and would welcome any help. (BC, email). A: I believe the jobs’ market and the world have changed a bit. However, […]