CV WRITING

The sole purpose of a Curriculum Vitae (CV) is to market yourself to be selected for interview for a role that interests you.

Your CV and cover letter are your first introduction to a potential employer so they can assess your suitability for interview by reviewing details related to:-

Skills
Work experience
Education
Situations where you have been successful
What you offer a potential employer
Your potential for the future

I can help you to create a CV and cover letter which will give you a significant advantage over other job applicants.

INTERVIEW SKILLS

An interview is a structured discussion where the recruiter is trying to find out if you have the skills, qualities, experience and educational requirements to fill their vacancy. The recruiter also wants to explore your suitability to fit in with their organisation and to discover your future potential.

Interview techniques have changed over the years, You are now given an opportunity to showcase your skills and experience. There’s a structured approach to doing this you need to look back and identify the successes in your working life and how you achieved them.

It’s your opportunity to shine and the best way to do this is to be well prepared.

How can I help?

There are tools that can I give you to help you stand out in the interview, we can practice standard interview questions but make the answers focused, informative and outstanding.
I can help you to do this and make you the best you can be for the interview.
Here’s a testimonial from a client who experienced my interview coaching skills and succeeded in gaining a senior role within her organisation.

“I was one of those clients who thought I was well prepared for an interview for a senior management position in my organisation. I spent ages on my application and despite this didn’t receive a top rating in the short-listing process. That was the trigger to call Deirdre for help! I met Deirdre five days out from my interview (far too late!) and wow did I get an eye opener!

In a professional and empathetic way Deirdre got me to re-think my approach in the interview. She got me to focus on my message and to tailor my answer to the post I had applied for. She raised the bar and taught me the importance of raising my bar. We practiced a few answers to standard interview questions but the answers given weren’t standard at all. We also managed to go through some of my competency based examples and again she got me to shift my focus which was key to my performance in the interview.

Deirdre is a warm and approachable person who has a genuine care for her clients. I would highly recommend Deirdre as a coach. Deirdre is excellent and is concerned for client outcomes post interview. With the tools Deirdre gave me I re-invented my message that ultimately saw me succeed in the interview. I am now a senior manager who must go back to Deirdre for more coaching! ”

Louise Byrne
Senior Inspector, Department of Agriculture

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Do you know how you want your career to develop? Are you at a crossroads and unsure which way to go? What does a successful career mean to you? Is it the key to a fulfilling life which provides you with an income, motivation, recognition, skills development, satisfaction, pride and a feeling of achievement? I can help you to make a decision on the career path that you choose. Set goals and action plans and help you to manage your career throughout the career lifecycle moving forward to achieve your potential.

My vast experience in the business world with a Globally Integrated Enterprise provides me with an excellent background to support you in taking steps to bring about professional development, personal transformation, effectiveness and leadership.

I have a passion for providing individuals with the space to develop themselves to be the best that they can be. I have coached all levels of management, sales, technical and operational employees to attain their maximum potential, reaching and exceeding their career and business goals.

How can I help?

Supporting clients to experience fresh perspectives on their business and personal challenges and opportunities.
Helping clients to prepare for moving to a leadership position, removing the fear and helping them to grow in confidence.
Enabling clients to achieve their business goals by identifying and focusing on their priorities and working towards a realistic action plan and timeline.
Inspiring clients to be more creative when planning ahead and enabling them to be more confident when making business decisions.
Preparing clients for Promotion Boards and Presentations.
Reviewing clients current career and exploring how to progress to the next level.

Here’s a testimonial from a client

“I was fortunate to have Deirdre working with me as my coach. The most successful years of my career so far fall into that time frame – they were crowned with the 2 highest seller awards from IBM – Hundred Percent Club & Golden Circle. Deirdre’s way of coaching helped me to find my own solutions to challenges – mull over possibilities, weeding through my thoughts and sort the good from the bad. Our work together inspired me to further my own coaching abilities and use coaching more and more as one of my management styles”

Beatrix Saul
Digital Sales Leader Europe

Here are some reasons why you might want to consider the importance of enjoying your career.