Once you have identified the opportunities you are looking for, it is time to prepare to engage directly with potential employers!

Organisations will use CVs, cover letters, job applications, references and social media checks to screen you at the initial stages of the competition for any role. This means that you will need a professional social media presence, a strong CV, and the ability to write cover letters and job applications to succeed. You will also need to make a positive impression in person, at the job interview.

Watch the following video to hear Vijee, an international UCC graduate, speak about her experience of applying for job opportunities.

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

Assess your current level of preparedness to engage with employers in Ireland.
Name the methods most commonly used by Irish employers to evaluate candidates in Ireland.
Recognise the importance of creating a professional social media presence.
Adapt your CV for the Irish job market, by availing of the "CareerSet" CV evaluation tool.
Improve your ability to write a strong cover letter, using the "CareerSet" cover letter evaluation tool.
Prepare effectively for job interviews.
Answer competency-based questions using the STAR technique.

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