Careers and Jobs

We have been posting quite a bit recently about job loss and redundancy in Ireland. I guess this is what is making the headlines in the news. One cannot argue that we are facing a tough job market. Even “Comical Ali” could not deny this (Remember him – “What tanks?”).

There are opportunities in a difficult market. They may be more difficult to find but you have to believe they are there and put in the effort to find them. More often that not those who don’t achieve don’t believe. Remember if you believe that there are no jobs out there this will be your reality.

I have been working on quite a few projects with employees affected by redundancy in the past 12-18 months and I can tell you there have been many more positive stories than negative. Quite often many participants moved on to a better place. Some actually set up their own ventures.

It is important to understand that what worked in a buoyant market may not work in a tough market. There is much Career Guidance & Advice available. You must take this on board and change your strategies until you achieve your goals.

Take the 1st step today

Let’s look at some of the common problems faced by jobseekers.

1. Can’t find the jobs!! – You need to try out other job hunting strategies.

2. Not getting called for interview!! – You need to take a critical look at your CV & Cover Letter – CV Writing Tips– Cover Letter Tips

3. Failing at interview – Change your approach to interview preparation – Interview Tips Skills

“There’s no scarcity of opportunity to make a living at what you love. There is only a scarcity of resolve to make it happen.” – Wayne Dyer

Two of Ireland’s leading career experts will be launching a Career Workshop in October. Paul Mullan founder of Measurability & Jane Downes founder of Clearview Coaching Group will facilitate the workshop in Dublin. The final details will be released shortly.

Key focus for the workshop

- Career Direction – expert tools and advice to help provide career direction
- Action – Expert CV advice and job search strategies to help fulfill your career goals

About the Workshop Leaders

Paul Mullan is a leading Career Coach and successfully runs Measurability. He has vast experience across career coaching, assessment, HR and recruitment. Paul has helped many individuals find career direction, market themselves through impact CV’s and secure job offers through Interview Coaching. You will regularly read Paul’s Career Doctor articles in Irish Independent and expert career advice on RecruitIreland. Read Paul’s profile – Career Coach

Jane Downes is an established Coach working with individuals and companies throughout Ireland. Her company Clearview Coaching Group is an established brand. Jane is a career coaching expert for RecruitIreland and regularly comments on career matters in the national media. Read Jane’s profile.

For more information email info@measurability.ie or leave a comment

The economy is falling apart all around us and now we are being told that the future looks even bleaker than the present. Looks like Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) will fall unless our students take more courses in science, technology, engineering and maths.
I am not surprised students are not taking maths judging by recent leaving results.

From experience students education and career choices are dictated by the economy and what sectors are strongest. There was a huge surge towards IT until the dotcom bubble burst. Then the numbers of IT grads dropped dramatically to a situation were we now have a skills shortage of graduates in this area. So where did they go after IT – to Pharmaceutical of course as this was the big growth area.

I agree that we need educated graduates to fill roles and future role BUT should we be pushing students towards jobs and roles that are not the right fit for them. It is a tough one with strong arguments for both cases. Personally I meet many people daily who are miserable in their career and were pushed a particular direction by a parent, mentor or through guidance. With this in mind I would be for individuals following a suitable path and not a secure path or one with opportunities.

I would be interested to hear other views