Introduction September marks a new chapter for many, filled with excitement and a touch of overwhelm. School starts, routines shift, and to-do lists seem to grow exponentially. As a career coach, I’ve noticed a recurring theme among my clients: a desire for a more fulfilling career that aligns with their evolving life. The Evolving Career...
If you are looking for a career change. Then you’re not alone. From my experience as a career coach I have encountered countless individuals across all ages and stages of life find themselves looking for a change. Whether it’s the monotony of daily tasks, an imbalanced work-life balance, a toxic work environment, unexpected redundancy, or...
We are all aware that preparing for an interview can be a stressful. While there is no shortage of tips available online on how to develop your interview skills. Will that alone suffice to distinguish you from your competition and enable you to highlight your unique value proposition? Interview coaching provides you with a competitive...
Can #AI help you get the job? Let me start by saying I am far from an AI expert, and I am aware there are many AI platforms specifically catering to support job applications in various forms. The Research A recent survey found that only 18% of US job seekers are using AI tools to...
The first step in your job search should be to identify and understand your core strengths. This level of self-awareness is an area where a lot of candidates are lacking. Clarity on where your unique strengths lie, will not only does it enhance your CV it will also enhance your confidence. Confidence in your overall...
Many people fall into the trap of “coasting” through their careers. It is easy to see how this can happen when a person finishes education and takes the first job opportunity, they get. To have something on their CV or of course to pay the bills. Then before they know it, it’s 5 – 10...
Through my work providing Career Guidance to adults. I regularly see clients looking to make a change due to a toxic work environment and I have noted some common themes, which are: Personality Clashes You can’t pick your colleagues. And the workplace is most likely the place you are going to interact with people who...
Don’t be afraid to go out on a limb, that’s where the fruit is
Frank Scully
People often face challenges when they attend a job interview. Indeed many people face challenges even thinking about applying for a new job as they fear the interview process so much. I have sat on both sides of the interview table as an interviewee and as an interviewer so I can empathise with these feelings.
What do you want to be when you grow up? This question is often posed to students during primary school. With response including a fireman, a camogie star, a farmer etc. A recent family outing reminded me of this. The story goes 3 young boys in 6th class were asked by the school principal
Following on from the most recent Government announcements re Covid 19, there still seems to be a lot of uncertainty in the country surrounding the Leaving Certificate examinations for 2020.
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