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“Oh God, yes”, Colman Collins replies when asked if he has made many of the mistakes he outlines in his book, How To Succeed In Your First Job, “that is part of the reason I wrote the book, I made most of them”. It is a refreshingly honest start to our interview as The Galway Advertiser sat down with Colman to discuss his recently published book, which will prove an invaluable guide, not just for those on the first rung on the ladder of their career, but for those on every rung.

Due to the phenomenal growth in demand for their homecare services, Bluebird Care has vacancies for both full and part-time healthcare assistants in the Galway city and county areas.

A third of white-collar Irish professionals have stated that they are ‘very likely’ to leave their job in the coming months, unless more understanding and assistance is directed toward personal matters which impact their work.

Q: For the last three years I have been in college fulltime, embarking on a new career path. I’ve loved every day of it, even the difficult assignments and challenging exams. I’m graduating this summer. Prior to this second college stint, I worked in a sector I didn’t enjoy and had five jobs in seven years. Each time, I just got bored or felt that the company wasn’t right for me. However, since going back back to college, I have realised that my earlier career was the problem, not individual companies within the sector. I had that hunch all along, but college has confirmed it for me. However, I now fear that employers will see me as an unsettled individual who just jumps from job to job? Any tips on how I make sure this doesn’t hold me back? (DR, email).

In the lead-up to the highly anticipated Pride celebrations, OutWest is delighted to announce it will be hosting a free LGBTQIA seminar aimed at businesses and employers on June 22 in Knockranny House Hotel, from 2pm to 5pm.

Iarnród Éireann has announced a new partnership with Family Carers Ireland to provide supports and resources for colleagues nationwide who are balancing their jobs with caring responsibilities at home.

A third of white-collar Irish professionals have stated that they are ‘very likely’ to leave their job in the coming months, unless more understanding and assistance is directed toward personal matters which impact their work.

A survey carried out by HR Buddy has revealed that people’s mental health and wellbeing is being impacted by work as they are not able to switch off.

Q: I recently retired after working in the same company for 34 years. During that time, I built up good experience in office management was highly regarded by my employers. I am 61 years of age. I feel I have made a mistake by retiring early as I am already bored. What are my chances of getting back into work that I might enjoy or am I simply over the hill? Should I just take up hill-walking and swimming? (RT, email).

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, will officially open Diligent’s new European Hub at Bonham Quay on Friday, July 15.