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📢 If anyone is interested in returning to the workplace after a two-year break or more, this Assisted Return to Career (ARC) programme run by the public service might be for you! 📢

https://publicjobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-ext/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/298

Whether you've been on parental leave, caring for a loved one, or just taking a career hiatus, it's a great opportunity to kickstart your career journey in HR, Accounting and Finance, and ICT again!

Find out all you need to know about applying for ARC and what a career in the civil service might look like for you by signing up for this free event tomorrow (Thursday 23rd*) at 1 pm.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/civil-service-assisted-return-to-career-arc-programme-information-session-tickets-1819998497499?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Civil Service Assisted Return to Career Programme - publicjobs Title: Civil Service Assisted Return to Career Programme. Vacancy type: publicjobs. Department/Organisation: Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation. Location: Dublin. Advertising date: 17/10/2025, 13:55. Closing date:

I'm really touched by this kind mention on LinkedIn from someone I had the pleasure of working with recently. So proud to see them moving into such a great new role!

Wondering what jobs will thrive in the next 5 years?
You're not alone. As a Career Coach, I’m seeing clear patterns emerge in how work is changing — and which roles are on the rise.

In my latest blog, I share the shifts I’m seeing, the kinds of roles I believe will become more in demand.

https://leapcoaching.ie/will-your-job-exist-in-5-years-what-im-seeing-as-a-career-coach/

Will Your Job Exist in 5 Years? What I'm Seeing as a Career Coach - Career, Management, Executive & Life Coaching Cork - Leap Coaching Career coach blog reflecting on the future of work in 5 years due to AI and the roles she sees being more popular.

AI will affect all of our jobs for better or worse over the coming years.

Learn how to harness the benefits of it.

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Had a fantastic time delivering the 'CV & LinkedIn Hacks - Get Noticed' workshop to the UCC Entrepreneurial and Social Society this week🌟 So inspired by the energy and ambition of these students – the future is definitely in good hands!

Who knew sweatbands were back in fashion?

Big thanks for the flowers and chocolates – such a lovely surprise! 💐🍫

Looking to empower your team or group to thrive in their careers? Get in touch for bespoke Career Development training.

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Less sh*t meetings—wouldn’t that be nice?
We’ve all been there—that dreaded feeling when you think, “Where are they going with this? …”

The unanimous leading challenge I hear in my work and when facilitating training on Meeting Facilitation is how to politely handle it when conversations go off-topic, especially when it’s a senior leader.

👉 One tip I share: At the start of the meeting, get participants' buy-in that you may need to pause discussions to stay on track. If things start to drift, you could say something like:
“May I pause you there, [Senior Leader’s Name]? What you’ve shared is valuable, and I appreciate your insights. As we’re almost out of time, I want to make sure we hear other people's perspectives on [topic]. What solutions or ideas can anyone share to move us forward on [topic question] today?”

Thanks, Public Affairs Ireland, for giving me the opportunity to facilitate "Mastering the Art of Successful Meeting Facilitation", and to all the participants who brought the topic to life!

I’d love to hear your best tips for making meetings less sh*t, more focused, productive, and engaging, especially when you’ve got a leader who tends to over-share! 😊

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I had such a great time delivering an interview skills training workshop for the Sudanese Doctors Union of Ireland (SDUI) members at Tralee University Hospital last weekend. This was my first time working with doctors from Sudan, and I was genuinely blown away by their warmth, dedication to their patients, and commitment to learning and growing.

Our healthcare system is so much better for having them in it, and I feel lucky to have been a tiny part of their journey. A big thank you to Sudanese Doctors Union of Ireland and University Hospital Kerry for making it happen – I really enjoyed it!

New Year New Career!

Gain some inspiration from these ladies who had the courage to start a new career:

https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41552836.html

New year, new you, new career? How to make your dream a reality It may feel like a big step, but these women who did it haven’t looked back since, writes, Gwen Loughman

Such a delight to attend the LEO networking event Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa and meet so many lovely business owners like Kinari and Sharon Huggard. Samantha Kelly has a gift for connecting people in a room.

Great opportunity to upskill in a short space of time at a low cost.

The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is offering modules in subjects that are in demand in everything from sustainability, healthcare and IT. Over 14,000 places across over 650 courses are heavily subsidised.

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