Careers
Contributor on 13 Oct 2021
Hotel chain to tackle chef staff shortage
Hospitality company The Talbot Collection is introducing a new training programme for chefs to encourage more people into the sector and reduce the countrywide chef deficit, writes Fiona Alston
Contributor on 13 Oct 2021
Laurence Shalloo talks about his career from low points to high honours
From discovering a passion for studying at third-level to his current role at Teagasc Moorepark and to being awarded an ASA Fellowship, Laurence Shalloo recalls his career with Fiona Alston.
Contributor on 06 Oct 2021
JAM cards breaking down communication barriers in colleges
Colleges are working to become more inclusive. The introduction of JAM cards are one of the ways to encourage diversity and inclusion on-campus, writes Fiona Alston.
Contributor on 06 Oct 2021
Steps to sucess: self employed farmers and the elusive work-life balance
Careers columnist Caroline Murphy discusses the idea of a work-life balance when you're farming or self-employed - is it even possible?
Contributor on 06 Oct 2021
The Leaving Cert year: stress for both students and parents
There is no denying the stress that comes as part and parcel with the Leaving Cert year. Helen Dillon is on hand to help both students and their parents to cope with the pressure it brings, writes Fiona Alston.
Ilka Denker on 04 Oct 2021
Preventing a cyber attack as a college student
From ransomware to phishing, Ilka Denker gives a break-down of everything you need to know in order to protect yourself against cyber crime.
Contributor on 29 Sep 2021
James Whelan Butchers on the lookout for butcher apprenticeship
James Whelan Butchers is calling for applications to its three-year butcher apprenticeship at their Butcher Academy, writes Fiona Alston.
Amii McKeever on 29 Sep 2021
New short course to close the food knowledge gap for young teenagers
Airfield Estate in Dublin have launched a short course for junior cycle students. Amii McKeever caught up with head of education and research at Airfield Estate Dr Kirsty McAdoo to learn more.
Caoimhe Harney on 24 Sep 2021
Agri jobs: farm manager needed in Kildare and Roscommon
We take a look at jobs available in the agri sector. A farm manager is required for an immediate start in Kildare and experienced herdsperson is required in Meath.
Contributor on 22 Sep 2021
Studying Abroad: tales from Poland
Want to study abroad? Have you considered Poland? The Medical Poland Admission Office announced recently that EU applications have seen a huge increase this year, up 136%, writes Fiona Alston.
Caoimhe Harney on 17 Sep 2021
Agri jobs: dairy herdsperson in Kilkenny and a machine operator in Dublin
We take a look at the latest jobs available in the agri sector. This week, there are a number of jobs available in the dairy sector and an experienced machine operator is required.
Contributor on 15 Sep 2021
Housing crisis is affecting students
For those who are attending college away from home this year the advice is to get cracking on securing your accommodation, writes Fiona Alston.
Contributor on 15 Sep 2021
Making the most of your college experience
Anne Mangan is a teen career development coach and mentor. She gives Fiona Alston some useful tips on how best to settle into the first year of college and get the most out of the experience
Contributor on 15 Sep 2021
Living and studying with COVID-19: GMIT shows us the way
The college experience was completely changed by COVID-19, now students are returning to campuses across the country. GMIT stayed open in 2020 and made it work. Fiona Alston found out how.
Contributor on 15 Sep 2021
‘Do not panic, do not worry’
Freshers’ Week; a smorgasbord of events organised with the sole purpose of introducing you to all your fellow first years, those introductions can spark a lifetime of friendship. Writes Fiona Alston
Amii McKeever on 08 Sep 2021
Q&A with LC student Sarah Cussen
Sarah Cussen may have gotten over 600 points in her Leaving Cert but coming home to farm after her degree in agriculture is still very much the game plan.
Contributor on 08 Sep 2021
NUI Galway’s AgInnovation course Springboard funded
National University of Ireland Galway is currently recruiting for its innovation course MSc Ag Innovation. The course is available on Springboard, writes Fiona Alston.
Contributor on 08 Sep 2021
Did get the points you were after? Here's what you can do
Fiona Alston speaks with Helen Dillon, who operates Your Path Coaching, about what students can do if they didn't get enough points for the course they really wanted
Contributor on 01 Sep 2021
Food Works programme searching for Ireland’s Food and Drinks entrepreneurs
Intake for the 2022 Food Works programme has begun, writes Fiona Alston. Make your application a winning one, as there are only 10 places awarded on the programme, writes Fiona Alston.
Contributor on 01 Sep 2021
Steps to success: resilience – do I have it?
Caroline Murphy is back with her Steps to Success column. This week, she discusses the idea of resilience and how it can be used to benefit your business