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Career Development Centre Josephine Walsh www.nuigalway.ie/careers

Career Development Centre Josephine Walsh www.nuigalway.ie/careers. Career Tips for Mature Students. Start with the end in mind! …. but be open to new opportunities Keep your contacts from your “old” life

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Career Development Centre Josephine Walsh www.nuigalway.ie/careers

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  1. Career Development Centre Josephine Walsh www.nuigalway.ie/careers

  2. Career Tips for Mature Students • Start with the end in mind! • …. but be open to new opportunities • Keep your contacts from your “old” life • Identify your transferable skills – highlight these in your CV- your experience counts! • Challenge and confront prejudice - but don't presume that it is always a factor. • Emphasise your ability and flexibility to work in a mixed age environment. • Convey your reliability and loyalty

  3. Things that are important Values Things I like to do Interests Things that suit me Personality Things I can do Skills

  4. Know yourself Values Interests Personality Skills Take stock Know what’s out there Occupational profiles Labour market info Info Interview Reflection on journey to date Make a choice Get there Employment Further Study Year out Entrepreneurship Job Hunt Application process Organise year out Start business

  5. Career Development Centre floor above Computer Services • You are welcome: • 24/7 www.nuigalway.ie/careers & • 9.00 am to 5.00 p.m. • Information Room • Quick Queries 11am – 12pm 2.30pm – 4pm

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