A quick post because things have been really busy lately - just wanted to share a good news story about people's ability to find work after long term unemployment. Along with my regular day job of coaching my clients in career & life, I am also working on a programme with Worklink. Worklink is a … Continue reading Finding work after unemployment – the key
Many of us are feeling the pinch in the current climate, and I don’t just mean the chilling winter wind! And while we’re often told that “it’s good to talk”, and “a problem shared is a problem halved”, this can sometimes turn into complaining, moaning and harping on about our situation, over and over again, … Continue reading #BigIdea 2013: Time for Action
This is the second post in this series - some more stuff you need to know if you're about to exit your current job. Read Part 1 here Follow a structured process for your work search – trawling the internet is statistically the least effective way to find a job, because especially in Ireland, where … Continue reading Heading for the Exit? Part 2 of 2
So you’re leaving your current job or thinking about it? Maybe you’re being shown the door or are running frantically towards the exit because you can’t wait to escape the burning building (metaphorically speaking!) I have coached many clients through voluntary & not so voluntary redundancy over the past few years; the majority of them … Continue reading Heading for the Exit? Part 1 of 2
The recent banking payments problem here in Ireland reminds me of storm damage after a hurricane – while they work on a solution to repair the harbour wall, the bigger problem is managing the ongoing surges of waves that keep coming in on a daily basis. Our lives can be a bit like this too … Continue reading Repairing “storm damage” in your life
Last week I met with a client in the accountancy field who had recently been told by a recruitment agency that he was "unemployable"! I spoke to him today and he has just been offered what he said is in many ways his dream job, perhaps paid slightly less than he'd like but with great … Continue reading from “Unemployable” last week to “dream job” this week
Career Coaching Workshop: “Focusing your CV and Worksearch" Saturday 28th May 2011 09.30-12.00 – Bewleys Hotel, Leopardstown, Co Dublin When looking for a new role, a common mistake in preparing a CV and planning to look for work is to keep the CV general, and put in so much information to cover all possibilities, that the reader … Continue reading Career Clinic Workshop: Focus your CV and work search
“If you can dream it, you can become it”. Sean Gallagher’s mantra has helped him to achieve all the goals he set for himself; achieving success as a farmer, politician, youth worker, sportsperson and entrepreneur. He recently visited the Transition Year students at Oatlands College in Stillorgan and made a big impression on them. Sean’s … Continue reading Sean Gallagher’s visit inspires Oatlands College TY students
Many people that I have met recently, during my career workshops or coaching, who have been out of work for a while are fighting a huge battle – primarily with themselves. The longer they are out of work, the more their confidence and self-belief is damaged, so it seems like a huge mountain to climb. Most of us … Continue reading Four common mistakes when looking for work
Having trouble finding that perfect job? If you have been jobhunting for a while with no success, your biggest challenge will be maintaining your belief in yourself... Borrow some tips from the matchmaking experts: - Believe ! Do you believe that someone is out there, at least one organisation who wants your skills, talents and capabilities? So … Continue reading A match made in heaven – you and your perfect job!
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