Newly qualified teachers, get that job – free interview training
Useful tips for job interviews in our FREE interview training webinar on Thursday, July 25, at 12noon (Irish time). 45 minutes duration. Join HERE
Angelina Nugent, Gerry Hussey and Brian Mooney confirmed as speakers for Mayo Careers Fair 2019
Liam Horan talks about event on Grapevine CRC.FM radio: Broadcaster Angelina Nugent, internationally acclaimed sports performance psychologist and coach Gerry Hussey, and guidance counsellor and educational expert Brian Mooney have been confirmed as speakers for a major school-leavers event in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, next month. The trio will deliver talks at the Mayo Careers […]
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 […]
Mayo Careers Fair 2019 – confirmed exhibitors and stands
Senior cycle and pre-senior cycle students, and their families, are invited to attend the Mayo Careers Fair 2019, in GMIT, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, on Saturday, January 12 (11am to 3pm). Further details HERE Confirmed exhibitors and stands: Aberystwyth University, Wales AIB Bank An Garda Siochana Anne Tobin School of Beauty, Castlebar Athlone Institute of Technology […]
So you’re a journalist or broadcaster – what other career options might be available to you?
So, you’re a journalist, or a broadcaster. Media is in a state of flux with the print sector, in particular, going through difficult times. You may be among the many people finding it difficult to get a permanent contract or find steady work. Or maybe you want a change of scenery and wouldn’t mind branching […]
AUDIO Interview with Louise O’Conor of Abodoo, the smart match platform
In this interview, Louise O’Conor, Chief Digital Officer of smart matching platform Abodoo, explains what Abodoo does, and how it opens up a world of new opportunities and talent for companies and individuals. Abodoo match candidates who want to work remotely with companies who are happy to have staff working remotely – it’s as simple, […]
How to find and use ‘the unpublished job spec’
Pic source www.pixabay.com Q: “I read the job spec until my eyes hurt. I went through the company website too in great detail. But I still felt like I wasn’t properly prepared on the day – some things came up that hadn’t been prominent on the spec or site. How can I avoid this happening […]
Create ‘early impact’ in job interviews to catch the panel’s interest
Pic. source: https://pixabay.com AUDIO: When telling ‘stories’, or outlining examples of competencies, in a job interview, think about creating an early impact. Set the story up to catch the interview panel’s interest. In this audio, Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers, elaborates on this very point.
Useful websites and apps for school teachers
As teachers, we encounter the technological revolution head-on simply because we meet digital natives every day.New ways of teaching and learning are emerging all the time writes Siobhan Ni Fhlatharta, St Patrick’s Classical School, Navan, Co. Meath. [gap height=”20] It can be dizzying at times, but technology, ultimately, can bring real benefits in the classroom. Here […]
Home is where the work is
Pic source www.pixabay.com Q: Twelve months ago, I was offered a new part-time job, two days a week, working from home. They would give me a laptop and phone; contribute to my broadband and various other perks. I’d always been a bricks-and-mortar type employee and I thought I’d never adjust. A year on, I wouldn’t […]