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An experienced Careers Adviser who enjoys supporting students and graduates to achieve their career goals through one-to-one and group interactions. With 12 years experience at the University of Dundee I lead on the development and delivery of Careers Education (both credit and non-credit bearing) across a range of subject disciplines. I am interested in research, leadership and mentoring.

Senior Careers Adviser / Teaching Fellow / Module Leader @ Module leader on a range of undergraduate taught Career Planning Modules. Winner of the 2013 Honorary Graduates' Award for Inclusive Practice. Team Leader of Taught Undergraduate Career Planning Modules within the Careers Service As a Senior Careers Adviser I support the students of the School of Nursing and Midwifery with achieving their career goals. From June 2004 to Present (11 years 7 months) Careers Information Assistant @ Part time Careers Information Assistant while studying for PG Diploma in Careers Guidance. From September 2003 to May 2004 (9 months) Human Resources Assistant @ 6 month maternity cover in HR Department. I used this experience to decide if HR or Careers Guidance was the correct career fit for me. I learnt a huge amount about HR policies and recruitment procedures. From March 2003 to September 2003 (7 months) Senior Recruitment Consultant @ From 1998 to 2003 (5 years) Senior Recruitment Consultant @ From 1998 to 2003 (5 years)

PG Dip / Qualification in Careers Guidance, Careers Guidance / Coaching / Education, Distinction - Class Medal Winner @ Napier University From 2003 to 2004 MA Honours, Food & Welfare Studies, 2:1 @ The University of Dundee From 1995 to 1999 Friends School Lisburn From 1993 to 1995 Ruth O'Riordan is skilled in: Career Counseling, Teaching, Interviews, Career Development, Career Management, Higher Education, Performance Management, Training Delivery, E-Learning, Coaching, Staff Development, Employee Training, Leadership Development, Curriculum Design, Employee Relations