PSYCHOLOGY
Career Path Planning
AUTUMN PN130
Saturdays
Tutor: Nicky O’ Leary
Effective career planning in today’s recessionary times can make all the difference between success and failure. This course will assist you in making the right career decisions for you. It will facilitate you to explore your communication style, your personality and to conduct a personal appraisal of your career strengths. Learn the top ten steps for career planning and the skills to achieve your career goals. A wide range of individuals will find this particular course invaluable including unemployed individuals who are considering returning to the work force and those already employed who want to progress or change their career path.
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BELFIELD |
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| 3 Saturdays | Sep 22, Oct 6, 20 | 10.00am - 4.00pm |
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FEE €175 |
Print Open Learning Application Form 2012.13 or ring (01) 716-7123 for Laser/credit card payment |
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Tutor Details
Nicky O' Leary (PhD) is a psychology graduate of UCD. She is a practising counselling psychologist and psychotherapist with a special interest in educational psychology. She has over 20 years of experience in adult education. Nicky has a private practice and is actively involved with parents, educators and young people. Her interests include the study of happiness, giftedness, counselling skills, study and learning styles and therapeutic assessment.
Reading List:
The following is a selection of recommended texts for those interested in reading further around the course content. We advise that you do not buy books in advance of the course as your tutor will discuss the list and suggest the most relevant reading for particular interests.
The following are samples of materials referred to during the course. This list will be discussed in class.
Holland, J. L., (1997) Making Vocational Choices: A Theory of Vocational Personalities and Work Environments, Psychological Assessment Resources
Holland, J.L., Self-Directed Search Form R, 4th ed., Psychological Assessment
Resources
Super, D.E. (1990) A Life-Span, Life-Space Approach to Career Development in Brown, D.and
Brooks, L., (Eds.) Career Choice and Development: Applying Contemporary Theories to Practice. 2nd ed.,
San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, p.216
Keirsey, D., (1998) Please Understand ME: 2, US: Prometheus Nemesis Book Co.
Myers, I.B. & Myers, P., (1995) Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type,Davies-Black Publishing
Kroeger, O., (1989) Type Talk: The 16 Personality Types, Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
Bolles, R. N., (2010) What Color is Your Parachute? 2011: A Practical Manual for JobHunters and Career-Changers, Ten Speed Press
