Career Coaching – Page 3 – Liz Barron

CV tip # 5: Being judged by the cover letter

February 7, 2011June 20, 2011 by realizecoaching, posted in Career Coaching

Your cover letter for the CV should TELL what you expect from the role, and SELL what the employer can expect from you http://www.realize.ie

CV tip #4 – Have a profile makeover

February 3, 2011June 20, 2011 by realizecoaching, posted in Career Coaching, CV

Use a strong profile to sell your key strengths and what makes you unique "Be yourself - everyone else is taken!" http://www.realize.ie

CV tip # 3 – Think achievements not just responsibilities

February 2, 2011June 20, 2011 by realizecoaching, posted in Career Coaching, CV

List your achievements not just your responsibilities; being responsible for something doesn't necessarily mean you actually achieved it! www.realize.ie

CV Tip # 2 – Keep it short and sweet

February 1, 2011June 20, 2011 by realizecoaching, posted in Career Coaching, CV

CV tips # 2 – Keep CV to 2 pages or less – most ppl only have the attention span of Dory … sorry what were u saying? ... More tips at our Career Clinic @ http://www.realize.ie

Should I stay or should I go – considering your career options?

February 24, 2010June 20, 2011 by realizecoaching, posted in Career Coaching, Career Direction

"If I leave there will be trouble... if I stay there will be double..." goes the Clash song. If you're considering whether to move on or stay put.. this simple exercise could help... I recommended it to a friend recently who found it a great help In relation to your life and your career at the moment, … Continue reading Should I stay or should I go – considering your career options?

Competency Interviews – Comparing Apples & Oranges

February 15, 2010June 20, 2011 by realizecoaching, posted in Career Coaching

So how does an Interviewer compare apples and oranges? Let's say I’m looking for a piece of fruit to go in a fruit salad, and I want that fruit to be round, sweet, easy to peel, and to complement the flavour of the other fruits. So first I interview an Orange… Interviewer: “How would you … Continue reading Competency Interviews – Comparing Apples & Oranges

Do what you want in your career!

November 30, 2009June 20, 2011 by realizecoaching, posted in Career Coaching, Career Direction

The average dropout rate across 22 third-level Irish colleges this year was around 18% - that's almost one in five! (Sunday Times, Sept 09) Of those who do finish, 58% of students attain a first or 2:1, but what about the other 42%? Surely this suggests that students choose courses that don't suit them, or … Continue reading Do what you want in your career!