Learn By Doing
The exercises shown in this section are generally a “do” activity.
Work as best as you can on each task and don’t be afraid of trying something new!
There are no mistakes – only skills being developed.
Beyond the Books
If at all possible we will not refer to books and ideally we will have all the content and resources you need right here on this website.
Of course some tasks may require research – this will require using an internet search engine.
Exercise 1
Principles of Personal Development
Exercise 2
Principals of Interpersonal Development
Exercise 3
Personal Profile
Exercise 4
Volunteering
Exercise 5
Planning
Exercise 6
Personal Learning Goals
Exercise 7
Learning Process and Styles
Exercise 8
Looking at CVs
Exercise 9
Personal Identity – Emotions
Exercise 10
Exploring Relationships
Exercise 11
Personal Growth
Exercise 12
Contemporary Social Issue
Exercise 13
Assertiveness
Exercise 14
Confidence
Exercise 15
Listening Skills
Exercise 16
Job Search Smart
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CareersPortal.ie is Ireland’s National Career Guidance website, providing the most up-to-date and relevant career information and resources to those needing or providing career guidance.
Their mission is to provide the most up-to-date career information supporting career and educational research in an integrated, innovative, supportive and engaging manner.
The site has become an integral tool for guidance professionals throughout the country. It is supported by both public and private organisations, who partner with us in order to help disseminate the most useful and update information about careers and courses across all sectors of the economy. The CareersPortal.ie website and guidance resources has grown hugely, both in content, and in its user base since its launch in 2008 and is now receiving over 4 million-page impressions a month.