At what point do you decide to leave your job? A few decades ago, it was considered unwise to leave your job, even if you had a new job lined up. It was the accepted norm to stay with the organisation as long as possible. Build up your reputation, your credibility, your experience and stay … Continue reading Decisions to make – Considering a Career Change or Perhaps it is time to explore the alternatives.
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Choices and Opportunities – Decisions to be Made.
Secondary level education sound bites, still appear to focus solely on Third Level Options for students, despite the strong campaign to educate the public about alternative options. Many second level students and their parents are still convinced that a Leaving Certificate student must go directly to a Third level college. “Any course in a third … Continue reading Choices and Opportunities – Decisions to be Made.
Making a Difference.
Sometimes I spend hours with clients, mentoring, coaching and helping them prepare for career and education challenges. Often, I wonder if I have made a difference! Have I done enough? Could I have opened up a few more avenues, practiced a few more scenarios? And then I remind myself, that my role as coach and … Continue reading Making a Difference.
Researching and Exploring Courses
Attending Career Expo's and Higher Options events should not be left until students are in their final leaving certificate year. Attending these events while students are more concerned with study and points, leaves very little time for follow up research. Leaving Cert students do not always have time to investigate the myriad of courses available, … Continue reading Researching and Exploring Courses