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Completing your CV & Standard Application Form and answers – should you copy ideas from a friend?

I know, the SAF can be a daunting prospect and you want to make it as impressive as possible in order to stand out from the crowd. You may have a very eloquent friend who always seems to have the right answers. What could be the harm in using some of their wording for your own SAF?

Let’s take a look at some reasons why you may ‘borrow’ information from a friend, Google search or a trusted authority on the matter.

It’s easy - having a starting point means you just need to add a few extra details.
It…

Jul 7, 2021 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #CV, #SAF & #Teacher

2 min read

Making better applications to Educate Together and Community National Schools

This year, I’m placing a huge amount of focus on helping teachers make better applications to Educate Together and Community National Schools.

Why?

Because their ethos is central to their beliefs and what makes them different.
Because they deserve teachers who are closely aligned with what they stand for.
Because developing an understanding of all religions is a vital element in accepting all pupils and their religious beliefs (or lack of them) and focusing on real diversity and inclusion.

And so… ma…

May 31, 2021 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #Job Applications, #Career, #SAF, #CV, #jobapplications, #jobs, #primarymockinterviewpreparation, #primarymockinterview, #cv, #saf, #primaryschoolteacher, #education & #careercoaching

3 min read

Sample letter for students to request teaching placement in schools

I have been contacted by a number of students who would love some guidance about how to write effective letters and emails requesting schools to host them for teaching placements. I got you covered!

When you are sending out your email or letter to schools, it will be important to show them that you have some degree of understanding and empathy for each school and the individual setting that they have and the challenges that they face. This is all part of tailoring your application.

Another im…

Jan 19, 2021 11:48am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #News, #Teacher, #SAF, #saf, #resume, #Teaching & #TeacherIreland

3 min read

3 Simple Tips to Create Balance between Job Applications, Work and Living Life

One of the big frustrations my clients have when they come to me for coaching is striking that balance between work, home life and job applications.

The reason they are so frustrated is that applying for jobs…. is a job in itself.

Many of my clients have…

a full time job and are balancing that with family,
household chores and
trying to do some ‘normal’ things like exercising and
catching up with friends and
filling out application forms

It really is a challenging time!

So what can you do to make this a …

Dec 14, 2020 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #Career, #SAF, #CV, #Teacher, #careerchange, #saf, #primaryschoolteacher, #postprimaryteacher, #cv, #resume, #jobapplications, #education, #careercoaching, #permanentjob & #principal

3 min read

Teachers: The Ultimate Guide to Selling Yourself on your Standard Application Form

Over the years, I reviewed Standard Application Forms for hundreds of teachers. You guys are the most dedicated, caring and organised bunch, I’m so lucky to have met so many wonderful teachers over the last few years. We truly have lots of laughs on our calls together.

When it comes to preparing for job applications though, there is lots of confusion!

Here are the main themes I saw when working 1:1 with clients.

Too much detail
Not knowing where to begin
Not providing specific evidence of past teach…

Oct 21, 2020 08:00am

By Orla Dempsey

Under #SAF, #Career, #saf & #jobapplications

8 min read

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Completing your CV & Standard Application Form and answers – should you copy ideas from a friend?

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Sample letter for students to request teaching placement in schools

3 Simple Tips to Create Balance between Job Applications, Work and Living Life

Teachers: The Ultimate Guide to Selling Yourself on your Standard Application Form

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