VIDEO: What are competency-based job interviews?
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VIDEO: How to get into the right mindset before a job interview
This short video gives you tips on how to get into the right mindset before you go for that job interview. Getting into the right mindset before an interview Need our help? Complete this form below and we will get back to you [contact-form-7 id=”15430″ title=”Career & Personal Development”]
How to jazz up a LinkedIn profile
Q: I need to jazz up my LinkedIn profile. I’ve been using it for a while, but I’m not getting much out of it. It feels like my profile is flat and it stimulates no contacts or job offers. Any tips? (DC, email). A: Yes, it’s important to keep your LinkedIn profile alive, writes Maureen […]
Long-winded spec shouldn’t always put you off the job
Q: I saw a job advertised last night that I’m very interested in. I know I can do it, but, to be honest, the job spec has almost put me off. I don’t actually understand some of the items listed and others are not really necessary for the role, I believe. Should I walk away […]
Корисні ресурси для українців / Ukrainian resources
Ми маємо чотири типу онлайн зустрічей з приводу роботи – будь ласка, оберіть ту, що потрібна для вас зараз: Написання вашого резюме та супровідного листа Консультування у пошуках роботи Підготовка до співбесіди Відпрацювання навичок самопрезентації We have four types of career sessions – please click on the one that applies to you now: CV / […]
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 […]
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: In what order should students enter their key choices in the CAO?
VIDEO: In what order should students enter their key choices in the CAO? 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 […]