Irish Academy Blog

“judging a book by its cover”

Derek O Kelly — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:27:39 +0000

The old saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” has taken on a whole new meaning online
with the huge popularity of online social media site like Facebook, MySpace and so on.

Now it would seem everyone including employers, potential employers, friends and partners
Do “judge a Facebook/MySpace page on it’s content”.

Over half of employers in a recent survey did online background checks on potential recruits
and sites such as Facebook and MySpace are on the list.

With more than half of employers researching job candidates online,UK website CareerBuilder.co.uk
found that 43pc are using search engines to see what they can find outside of the CV,
12pc said they go to Facebook and a further 12pc head to professional networking site LinkedIn.

The most revealing part of the survey was the fact that 40pc of those employers admitted
that online information they had unearthed about potential employees had discouraged them from hiring.

Source: Manager Owner (Business Magazine) March 2010

Irish Academy Make-Up Artists Invited To The Mansion House

Derek O Kelly — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:45:50 +0000

Irish Academy Make-Up artists have been invited to the Mansion House by the Trinity Business Alumni to assist them with a fundraiser for Respect, a charitable organisation for people with intellectual disabilities. The Event, titled ‘Dress To Impress’, is a fashion show with 36 male and female models and will be attended by more than 500 people. The academie’s Make-Up department is now renowned for the quality of the Make-Up artists it produces. In recent years our Make-Up artists have been asked to assist at many events and exhibitions and have volunteered their skills to a variety of fundraising events for charitable organisations. The Academy have been working closely with organisers of the event, including Clara Halpin, head of personal shopping at Arnotts, to ensure all runs smoothly. The event will be co- hosted by RTE presenter Kathryn Thomas and entrepreneur Eddie Hobbs. It promises to be a fantastic experience for the Academy Make-Up artists who were trained by our award winning Make-up artist and author of Ireland’s first Make-Up book Rhona Cullinan. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Make-Up artists Jacqueline Finnegan – Orla Carey – Sharon Garbutt – Tanya Walshe & Liz Talbot for donating their time and skills to this special event.

Thought Of The Week

Derek O Kelly — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:52:20 +0000

“It can take a lot of will power to change; but the good news is, you can.

Thought for the week.

Derek O Kelly — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:45:21 +0000

The only way to do a great job is to love what you do; and if you love what you do, you will never work.

Sports Massage – More attractive than you think

Derek O Kelly — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:24:57 +0000

For anyone thinking of a career in sports massage, its probably more attractive than you think. In fact, the ITEC sports massage, an International qualification, incorporates more than just advanced massage techniques.

it also includes subjects related to fitness and rehabilitative therapies, presenting many career opportunities

While the main focus of the course is on advanced massage techniques, the programme also equips you with the skills and knowledge to assist those who are physically active or recovering from injury. This can be achieved through exercise and rehabilitative techniques you will learn on the course, and will enable you to prescribe programmes that will

-contribute to fitness levels

-increase range of motion and flexibility

-enhance balance and co-ordination

-avoid repetitive injuries

-enhance muscular endurance

You will also be trained how to monitor your clients progress and adapt their programmes were needed.

This, on top of the advanced hands on techniques, which include neuro-muscular techniques, soft tissue release and connective tissue massage makes for a truly dynamic programme that can catapult you into the world of sports injuries, fitness and rehabilitation techniques.

The next sports massage programmes at the Irish Academy, (for under-graduates and post-graduates) commence in March and April 2010.

The undergraduate programme is designed for those with no prior knowledge of massage and incorporates two international diplomas. It is ideal for those looking to start a career, or for those already practicing in Beauty, Complimentary or Fitness therapies.

The post-graduate programme is designed for those with a recognised body massage qualification. For more information on dates and incredible prices visit www.massagecourses.ie

Talk soon

D O K