One of the most important things you will do in Transition Year is make your first CV (Curriculum Vitae). When you ask a company for work of any kind you will need to send them your CV, whether it’s through email, post or in person. We have a few tips and a template you can…
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You may have heard from a teacher or an employer that Garda Vetting is required for you to work in schools and other workplaces that give you responsibility over children or vulnerable people. To be Garda Vetted is a simple process and your work experience coordinator in your school should know how to go about…
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Got an idea on where you want to go for Work Experience? How you ask is important too! You need to make a good impression on the employer. Below are some tips to creating the perfect formal letter to send to an employer. There is also a template version you can download but we recommend…
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Has your work experience placement come to an end? It’s important to thank your employer for giving you the work experience placement. A simple email saying thank you can put you in good position if you decide to work in the company in the future. Below you will find a thank you letter template for…
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Preparing for work experience Work Experience is one of the most important aspects of Transition Year so it’s important to make the most out of your placement. Here are some tips you should know before starting your placement. Do: Arrive on time – There is nothing that puts an employer off more on your first…
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As our website continues to develop we are adding businesses that provide work experience in Cork. So far we have added DellEMC, pFizer, Fota Wildlife Park, APC’s “Budding Biologists Programme” and Trend Micro. More business will be added soon. -Werk
