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Work for a mate

  • 06-05-2008 7:05pm
    #1
    masterwriter
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    Got a mate mid forties who has been out of work due to medical issues for 10 years. Now feels he may be able to work part time wanted FAS CE but not much around he can only do seated work.

    My question is, is there any 'career guidance' who could assess him to see what work would be most suitable? Who would be best to contact, please do not say F**k All Service


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  • #2
    AARRRGH
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    Tricky. No skills?, mid-forties, disabled.

    Can he use a computer?


  • #3
    masterwriter
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    dublindude wrote: »
    Tricky. No skills?, mid-forties, disabled.
    wouldn't say no skills - skilled in office type work and highly skilled in another area but he does not want to go back to that highly skilled area, too much pressure.
    Can he use a computer?
    Yes quite adept with PC. Interested in PC's too as in repairing/ maintaining but not good with electronics.

    Thanks for your help which is appreciated but the real question is is there some sort of test to determine his work he would be best suited


  • #4
    Eoin
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    masterwriter wrote: »
    Thanks for your help which is appreciated but the real question is is there some sort of test to determine his work he would be best suited

    Yes, there are guidance counselor who spend a day with you and match your interests, personality type etc to a career. A relative of mine did, and found it very worthwhile. I am sure they can factor in his medical issues.


  • #5
    masterwriter
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    eoin_s wrote: »
    Yes, there are guidance counselor who spend a day with you and match your interests, personality type etc to a career.
    Where do you contact such a guidance counsellor?. Thanks


  • #6
    Eoin
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    masterwriter wrote: »
    Where do you contact such a guidance counsellor?. Thanks

    I'll see if I can get the number of the guy.

    I've seen or heard this place advertised, but haven't heard anything about it either way. http://careermatters.ie


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  • #7
    the_syco
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    Look for a place that is called "An Obair". There's one in Leixlip, and Maynooth, so I think that they are fairly common. Government funded, I think. They're quite good. They get people back to work, etc, provide support to get back to work.

    As for jobs, tech support, phone support, etc. Where is he based? Does he have his own transport? Is he near a train station?


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