I am passionate about supporting clients as they move through the different stages of their career. Each career story is different, involves multiple stages and new challenges to be overcome.
A successful career isn't just about achievements; it's about finding a path that fits your interests, values, and life stage.
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When you truly understand your dominant career anchor, your interests, and the roles that matter most to you, you'll be empowered to make informed career decisions.
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In my work with clients, I use a value-based approach to career coaching and personalise the service to match each client's specific needs and goals. My approach to career guidance and career coaching helps clients to build resilience, problem-solve and pursue their goals with confidence.
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I have 15+ years working within the social care sector across a number of not for profit charities and services. Previous roles include residential childcare, addiction services, disability services, social housing and aftercare services.
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I have worked within a local employment service supporting long term unemployed individuals on Job Seeker Allowance and Benefit payments successfully return to education and the labour market. I understand the different challenges that individuals can experience in accessing the SUSI grant and the Back to Education Allowance Payment.
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I've helped Leaving Certificate students navigate their CAO choices by understanding their interests and hobbies. I guide them towards courses that match their passions, drawing from my knowledge of the different Schools of Education, Health, Science, Humanities, Business, Engineering and Social Science.
One of my strengths lies in helping Leaving Certificate students to understand the differences between similar courses, helping students to make a more informed decision when choosing one course over another. Areas of expertise include the HEAR/DARE schemes, QQI FET 5 routes to university, pre-university access courses, mature entry and alternative routes such as the Open Learning Progression Pathway (UCD)
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Previously worked on the CAO Helpline for Leaving Certificate Parents and Students with the National Parents Council. I have a solid understanding of deferring courses, deciding on your first-choice course, or waiting for a Round 2 offer. Additionally, I can guide you through the process of getting exams rechecked and explain what the process involves.
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​Currently working as a Careers Advisor to undergraduate and master level students within a Higher Education Institution. My role involves delivering career classes and workshops on a number of career development topics including CV's/ LinkedIn profiles, job searching strategies, and interview skills.
This role involves working closely with employers, facilitating employer -student engagement events on campus. I work closely with employers and recruiters within the industries of AI, Data Analytics, Fintech, Accountancy Finance and the Early Childhood/Social Care sector.
I lecture part time on a QQI Level 6 Certificate in Child Psychology once a week, a course which attracts students from various disciplines from education, childcare, social care and general interest.
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Featured in the Irish Times and contributed to a number of articles including:
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Higher Options: hundreds of career options under one roof – The Irish Times
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Can a postgrad boost your career prospects? – The Irish Times
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Qualifications Include:
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MSc in Guidance Counselling
HDip in Applied Social Studies in Professional Social Care
BA in Psychology
Certificate in Social Welfare Rights
Certificate in Psychometric Assessment Ability Testing (British Psychological Society)
Currently studying a Postgraduate Diploma in Careers Education, Information and Guidance in Higher Education via Warrick University, UK.
Resources – Private Practitioners – IGC
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