We currently have six appointment options to chose from.
Please click on each option below to learn about each appointment type.
You can then use the booking form below them.
Career Guidance Premium (3 hours)
This option is appropriate if you are
- starting your career journey (5th or 6th year students),
- PLC student wanting to explore progression options in education or employment suited to them,
- undergraduate student, wrong course choice or unsure of the next step on your career path,
- a mature student wishing to start or return to college,
- or an adult career changer wanting to upskill/retrain or change career path.
Step 1:
Psychometric tests, a link to the appropriate test(s) will be sent via email to you with guidance given on procedure (ones typically used are MyUnichoices, MyEirquest and MyAptitude and MyFuture+).
Step 2:
Meeting is in 2 parts. This can be scheduled in 1 sitting or split over 2 sessions (recommended for adult clients to split). The first part is the Exploration meeting with the aim to get to know the client. This is for approximately 2 hours with in-depth focus on interests, abilities, achievements, experience, skills, values.
Step 3:
The last hour of the meeting is used to go through the results and offer guidance as to what career/course/employment best match taking into account career aspirations (1 hour). During this time a quick tutorial is given on how/where to access career/course information, planning for open days etc. Parent(s) to be present for senior cycle or pre-3rd level. For college students/adult learners, you are welcome to invite a trusted person to join you (recommended).
Step 4:
Complimentary access for the academic year to online resources provided via Synergy Careers Basic Individaul Membership Plan (value of €25). This gives unlimited access to a wide range of careers webinars hosted by Synergy Careers with guest speakers + more
Cost: €320
NOTES:
1) You can alternate the procedure by doing the exploration meeting and results meeting separately, with the results meeting possible online via ZOOM.
2) If you wish to split this meeting over 2 days, please contact me to plan accordingly. The results meeting is to be completed within a week of the Exploration Meeting.
Career Guidance Basic (2 hours)
This option is appropriate for those wanting to explore a career change without committing to the full process. It provides a more economical approach, allowing you to take the process in stages. It also provides an opportunity for clients to confirm if they are going in the right direction.
This option is appropriate if you are unsure what career path/course to take or looking for reassurance about career interests when:
- starting your career journey (5th or 6th year students),
- PLC student wanting to explore progression options in education or employment suited to them,
- undergraduate student, wrong course choice or unsure of the next step on your career path,
- a mature student wishing to start or return to college,
- or an adult career changer wanting to upskill/retrain or change career path.
The first part of the process of career guidance starts with careers exploration. The aim of this exploration meeting is to get to know the client. This is for approximately 2 hours with in-depth focus on interests, abilities, achievements, experience, skills, values. Some brief assessments will be taken before and during the meeting. A brief summary is provided to parents.
Cost: €205
NOTES:
1) It is possible to upgrade for more detailed assessments, results meeting + parent included in final hour, if desired.
Subject Choice & Career Options (3 hours) (Premium Option)
Subject Choice: Premium Plan (3 hours)
This option is for clients needing support and guidance when looking at subject choice in conjunction with career opportunities best suited to them for:
- 3rd/TY students looking at subject choice for senior cycle with detailed report on careers & subjects best suited.
Step 1:
Psychometric tests, a link to the appropriate test(s) will be sent via email to you with guidance given on procedure (ones typically used are MyEirquest and MyAptitude).
Step 2:
Meeting is in 2 parts in succession – The first part is the Exploration meeting with the aim to get to know the client. This is for approximately 2 hours with in-depth focus on interests, abilities, achievements, experience, skills, values. We will also explore subject content of subjects of interest/best suited.
Step 3:
The last hour of the meeting is with the client and parent(s) to go through the results and offer guidance as to what subject’s best match taking into account level of interest in subjects, career aspirations, suggestions of careers/courses to explore and guidelines for career research in senior cycle. Parent(s) to be present for this part.
Step 4:
Complimentary access for the academic year to online resources provided via Synergy Careers Basic Individaul Membership Plan (value of €25). This gives unlimited access to a wide range of careers webinars hosted by Synergy Careers with guest speakers + more
Cost: €320
NOTES:
1) You can alternate the procedure by doing the exploration meeting and results meeting separately, with the results meeting possible online via ZOOM.
2) If you wish to split this meeting over 2 days, please contact me to plan accordingly. The results meeting is to be completed within a week of the Exploration Meeting.
Subject choice for 1st/TY/3rd Year (2 hours) (Basic Option)
This option is for clients needing support and guidance when looking at subject choice for:
- Those interested in subject choice for 1st year in secondary school.
- 3rd/TY students looking at subject choice for senior cycle
- 6th years looking at subject choice going into a general degree such as Arts, (I would recommend the 3 hour Career Guidance to explore what is best suited in conjunction with career aspirations).
The focus will be predominantly on best subject options to suit the student, with an initial but minor focus on careers. We will do a detailed exploration based on school to date, interests, strenghts, qualities, skills and examine and evaluate subject descriptions.
Cost: €205
NOTES:
1) If wanting to include a more detailed insight into careers alongside subject choice, premium option is best.
2) Upgrade to premium can be reviewed afterwards if needed/requested.
Basic to Premium Upgrade (1 hour)
This plan is suitable for clients who wish to upgrade their exploration meeting to the Career Guidance Premium Option or Subject Choice Premium Option. The additional cost covers
- cost of a link to online careers and aptitude assessment licence,
- an additional results meeting of 1 hour,
- and access to Synergy Careers Webinar Series via a complimentary coupon code for Synergy Careers Basic Individual Membership Plan (=€25pa)
Cost: €150
GC Mentor & Information Sessions (min 1 hour)
Information sessions can be 1 hour or 2 hours in duration. Extra time would be needed in the case of Guidance Counsellors mentor sessions, CV work and/or if you wish to work on a combination of options.
Guidance Counsellor Mentor Sessions: (GCMS)
These sessions are aimed at supporting Guidance Counsellors in their careers advisory capacity. We can look at tools to help streamline your 1-1 process, administration & preparation to help be efficient in your 1-1 timeframe. Guidance Counsellors may have 30/40 minute sessions to 1 hour in school or more if working in a private capacity.
These sessions can be taken after school and done via zoom.
These sessions are to support:
- newly qualified Guidance Counsellors,
- those returning to guidance counselling role after a career break,
- those wanting to focus on, develop and improve their procedure with 1-1 client work in career guidance.
Information Sessions: (IS)
College applications – understanding the process, Preparation for work, Studying Abroad.
These sessions can be for Parents and/or students.
- CAO Change of Mind
- College & Course research
- Interview skills – online or in person interviews
- Study and Exam Techniques
- Subject Choice- Changes & Levels
- CAO, UCAS, PLC, Deferrals, Restricted Entry
- UCAS Personal Statements
- HEAR & DARE Access Routes
- QQI entry routes & Links
Cost: €110 per hour
NOTES:
1) The default option is one hour. If you require more than one hour, please choose the extra hour using the ‘+ Add extra’ option.
2) PLEASE note the initials after your last name for the session that is most appropriate to your needs when booking.
Booking Form
Synergy Careers facilitates the development of each client’s decision-making skills, guides and enhances their self-awareness and knowledge base.
You will be assisted to make choices on a personal, educational and career basis about your life, to set targets and to make transitions consequent to these choices through use of guidance tools and exploratory discussion.
This will be done in a safe, positive, respectful and non-judgemental environment.
It is challenging for clients wishing to make a career decision or career change to navigate through all the choices that exist, to ensure they make appropriate choices to be eligible for application, to know what level to pitch at – degree course versus certificate, Institute of Technology versus university or PLC, apprenticeship or employment routes. So support and information will be provided to help navigate through this selection process.
Note: testing is carried out according to the British Psychological Society International Guidelines for Test Use. Psychometric tests are administered according to standard ethical guidelines and only as one aspect of a wider Careers Assessment Package.
Book a Career Guidance consultation with Julie O’Connor. Choose from 6 career guidance options as listed above.
TESTIMONIALS
Some feedback from satisfied clients!
“Julie was really lovely to talk to. It was professional but also relaxed and comfortable. She understood everything you said, and really looked into the small details of your interests and hobbies to find the root of what you really love. An overall great experience, and will hopefully see her again next year when I’ve done some research and am more informed. I have no doubt that she would be a great help again.”
“Absolutely brilliant experience, I left my appointment absolutely certain about a career path to follow best suited for me and found the whole experience very informative and helpful with the future steps to take! 100% would recommend this programme to anyone who is unsure of college courses and career paths to follow best suited to their interests!”
” I found the process very beneficial; Probing questions which helped develop thought process. I had developed a very blinkered view with regards to my career choices and through discussion and having an independent party point out through “interest used test” and conversation the positives to my career & life experiences; opening up potential new avenue.”
“Helped me realise my skills and strengths and gave me confirmation of my career path. I learned what I liked and what I’m good at. Helps you to recognise who you are as a person and what direction to go towards with your career.”
“I would so recommend Julie to any student/parent who are unsure about their future but just getting the confidence to look at other options for a brighter career has made my daughter feel excited about what she can actually achieve with her career.”
“After going through Julie’s assessments and her interviews, he set off in a strongly mathematical, engineering focused direction and has simply thrived ever since.”