Teachers – Have a look at our school
Some teachers, including school leaders, often enquire where they can find that one document that is the ‘fountain of knowledge’, from which to work from, when preparing for the interview process. Sad to say there is no definitive ‘golden book’, if only life were so easy! However, it is surprising how many teachers, preparing for […]
Could you be a Career Coach for teachers?
Do you feel you could work with teachers in the following areas: Writing and editing application forms, CVs, cover letters and personal statements. Conducting interview training. Carrying out mock interviews. Offering general advice and mentoring. If so, we would like to hear from you. The ideal candidate will be: A current or retired school principal […]
11 steps to build a winning CV
In this video series, Career Coach Liam Horan breaks down the process of CV writing into 11 easily-achievable steps. A good CV is much more than a toneless, mechanical list of your experiences and achievements. There is an art to it. You need to get in the right mindset and commit to selling yourself. The […]
HOW TO: Final tips on writing your CV
Before editing the CV or turning up to the job interview, know the company inside out. Check out the company website, look at their staff profiles on LinkedIn, and if you can, get talking to someone in the company. You may just get an insider’s perspective on the employer’s ideal candidate – and you can […]
HOW TO: Including referees on your CV
Depending on the job, you may not need to include referee contact details. Do give the referee the heads up that they may get a phone call. Also, remind your referees what career path you are chasing: don’t expect them to remember. This video is a short clip from a public talk in Dublin by […]
HOW TO: Depicting hobbies and interests on your CV
The impact of this section depends on how you use it. Think selling, not listing. You can tailor this section to prove that you have certain skills that are listed in the job specification. This video is a short clip from a public talk in Dublin by Liam Horan on the topic of making a […]
HOW TO: Covering your work experience and education in your CV
Place emphasis on work and education experiences that are pertinent to the job in question. Skim over less relevant experiences and close any gaps with one line. Don’t be bashful about including details of high results or distinctions. This video is a short clip from a public talk in Dublin by Liam Horan on the […]
HOW TO: Depicting key achievements, skills and attributes in your CV
This is a powerful section that can help you achieve early impact in your CV. Pick five or six achievements or competencies which relate to the job – these can be from your personal or professional lives. Use proper nouns where necessary (to show concrete examples) and give specific details of companies, figures, software or […]
HOW TO: Write a personal profile for your CV
There’s a degree of haziness about the personal profile: what works for one person doesn’t work for another. It’s a subjective exercise and there is no universal formula for getting it right. Take it as a way to introduce yourself and highlight specific reasons why you are appropriate for the role. This video is a […]
HOW TO: First details and early impact in your CV
You only get one chance at a first impression. Keep contact details tight and swiftly move towards your skills and experience. Don’t be afraid to put the more relevant details at the beginning. Short clip from public talk in Dublin by Liam Horan on topic of making a good CV