Losing the will to watch!
Ok, we are 4 episodes in and I really don't think this series of the The Apprentice on TV3 is going to improve. I think many of you will agree that last night's show was particularly bad and I'm...
View ArticleJuniors put us to shame!
Firstly, thanks to those who responded to the poll or left comments on Facebook in relation to whether you’d be watching the Junior Apprentice on BBC or sticking with Bill & Co on TV3. The result...
View ArticleYoung people today, eh?
I'd like to start with a testimonial which the BBC may feel free to use if they happen to be reading: “Since I switched to the Junior Apprentice, from Ireland’s version of The Apprentice, I shout at...
View ArticleSmells like Teen Spirit
(I’ve waited for many years for the opportunity to use that title…….) This week our Young Apprentices were challenged to produce the next antiperspirant which would be targeted at their own age...
View ArticleStudent Discount???
We all know and love this task. Send them off with a list and a map and watch them suffer! It was probably even more difficult for this lot because not having access to Google must be akin to losing a...
View ArticleFunny Interview moments
Hi all, just a quick post in case you didn't see this article on our Career Centre. Laura McGrath, owner of Interview Techniques, has kindly shared some of the funny moments that have occured in...
View ArticleWe have a winner! (Hate to say I told you so)
Congrats to Zara on winning the Young Apprentice last night. She was the clear front runner from the start and I had her picked to win as soon as I started watching: I have to say, however, James...
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Career Makeover Competition
So apologies folks, the Blog has been a bit quiet since the new year, but we said we'd come back with a bang and announce our Career Makeover Competition. The prize will offer you everything you need...
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Blue Sky Thinking – five job-hunting ideas to inspire you
You may well have seen the creative efforts of Jordan McDonnell this week. The UCD graduate has been making headlines this week with his innovative approach to CV writing, and he’s got us thinking....
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Live @ Lunchtime - 10 Tough Interview Questions
TEN TOUGH INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FROM OUR ‘LIVE @ LUNCHTIME’ Q&A Ever been asked any of the below questions in an interview? Ever been stumped for an answer? ‘Tell me about yourself’ How long...
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TEN TOP TIPS FOR CREATING A WINNING CV
Looking for a job or just dipping your toe in the market? Ensure your CV is up to scratch with our ten top tips. Is there a standard format/layout I should stick to, e.g. contact details, education,...
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Guest post: Welcome to the Last Chance Saloon
Welcome to the Last Chance Saloon - or, Julian and his one-man recruitment fair We've been talking a little recently about creative job-hunting ideas and how easy-to-use online CV tools can help in...
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Someone thinks I’m good at something! Woohoo!
Got a nice email in the inbox yesterday: Who wouldn’t want to click that? There’s a lot of new stuff to keep track of in social media this weather – but one boxfresh development from LinkedIn will be...
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