Applying for a Job

You can visit Current Vacancies advertised on the IT Tralee web-site.

There are many resources available to assist you in looking for a job. Take a look at the careers office hand out on Where to look for work . Also visit on-line resources such as choosing an employer , job descriptions , what jobs would suit me and labour market information .

CVs and Applications

To create a CV you firstly need to clearly identify your skills and abilities. Take a look at the Create A CV handout and visit other on-line resources such as the CV checklist  and CV & Letter of application overview. It is also important to use Positive Action Words in your CV and through out interview. 

For sample CVs, please visit the links below:

Sample Business CV
Sample Engineering CV
Sample PE CV

Visit the handout on  Completing Applications Forms  ,   job application advice , how to write a successful application , on-line applications and application form check-list .

Interviews

Visit links to Interview Preparation and Interview Tips . It is also important to use Positive Action Words throughout your interview.

Ability Tests

Firstly visit the handout on Ability Tests and also visit on-line resources below:

• http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html
• http://www.kenexa.com/assessments/assessment_guidance
• http://www.peoplemaps.com/questionnaire.php
• http://www.markparkinson.co.uk/psychometric_links.htm
• www.psychtesting.org.uk/
• http://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/psychometric-tests
• http://gradireland.com/careers-report