But the truth is that the professional market is very competitive and if we want to get a god job, we need to offer to the companies the best of our skills.
To get this we should be learning constantly the new computer software, the latests methods to be good salesperson, the most up to date trends in the fashion market, etc.
Further Formation is not only relevant for our professional future, it  also gives us more confidence which inspires self assurance and the motivation to succeed in all areas of life.
After a job interview have you ever felt that you could have got it if you'd  had more knowledge?
The main benefits of carrying on studying would be: greater awareness about your potential,   use your interpersonal skills to achieve successful communications, to deal with any situations, a positive mental attitude towards yourself which will encourage you in your career and personal life.
Also you can discover new areas in business, clarify and define objectives where you can carry out other duties and develop another profession.
But don’t think only in new jobs. If you are working in a company with the possibility to rise and get a better position, further studies and enriching yourself it is the way to reach it. 
Have you thought that this can allow you to meet with others from various industries with different backgrounds and acquire new skills while you share experiences?
Think about it and have a look at all the different options: languages, ibe they computers, business and corporate training, professional profiles, fashion, hairdresser, nursery, health and wellbeing…
Remember, you can do it now, by internet, at distance… the only thing you need is purpose and motivation.
More information:
http://www.nightcourses.com
 
http://www.professionaldevelopment.ie
 
 
Further Education Centres

The Further Education Sector in Ireland provides learning opportunities through a wide range of courses and programmes. Further Education Centres encompass a broad span of course providers, including Vocational Educational Committees (VECs), secondary schools, comprehensive schools and community schools/colleges and a variety of adult learning and community education centres.
A county-by-county list of all secondary, comprehensive and community schools and colleges may be obtained from the Department of Education and Science.
There are currently 1,300 Further Education centres registered with FETAC comprising of:
– Adult and Community Education and Training Centres,  Adult Literacy Centres, Centres for Learners with Special Needs, Community Training Workshops, Post Leaving Cert (PLC) Centres/Further Education Colleges, Secondary/Comprehensive Schools and Community Schools/Colleges,  Vocational Schools,  Vocational Training Opportunity Schemes (VTOS),  Youthreach Centres,  Workplace Learning Centres
Learning and training in the workplace takes place in many companies and businesses throughout Ireland. It is coordinated through a range of schemes developed by various agencies including Fáilte Ireland, FÁS, Skillnets and by individual firms. Skillnets is an enterprise led body, which focuses on mobilising groups or networks of companies to develop strategic responses “tailor made” to their own training needs through The Networks Programme. Skillnets has facilitated the development of over 40 networks, some of which are regionally based and other sector specific. For further information contact your company or firm or see www.skillnets.com.
Course entry is by direct application to the centre of your choice. To obtain specific details of the courses available contact your local further education centre or VEC as listed below.
VEC contact details:
http://www.fetac.ie/directory/dir_fedcentres.htm
 
FETAC's Mission
FETAC's mission is to make quality assured awards in accordance with national standards within the national framework, creating opportunities for all learners in further education and training to have their achievements recognized and providing access to systematic progression pathways.
Values
Different approaches to and modes of learning are valued, and in all of its activities FETAC will keep this central to its policy development and practice.
FETAC values partnership with its stakeholders as essential to achieving its goals. This means partners will have well-structured opportunities to influence the policies that underpin FETAC’s services.
The value of enabling people also underpins FETAC's work. FETAC will respect and encourage the potential and abilities of its staff. This value will also underpin FETAC’s interaction with its key stakeholders.
FETAC believes that quality should underpin all aspects of the service the organisation provides. To achieve its vision, FETAC values openness, engaging both internally and externally with challenges and the changing environment in which it operates.
The FETAC Council
The FETAC Council reflects the wide variety of groups in the Further Education and Training sector, and the breadth of provision available nationally. It includes representatives from the I.V.E.A., IBEC and ICTU, learners and employees engaged in further education and training, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, the Department of Education and Science, as well as CERT, FÁS and Teagasc.
FETAC Staff
FETAC is a young organisation, in existence since 11 June 2001. Its forty-four staff come from a range of backgrounds, including FÁS, Fáilte Ireland (CERT), NCVA, the Department of Education and Science and a range of public and private sector bodies.
Further education and training in Ireland offers more opportunities than ever before. FETAC has become a unifying force for the sector and since its foundation in 2001 it has been providing quality assuring awards that were previously certified by Fáilte Ireland (formerly CERT), FÁS, Teagasc and the NCVA. FETAC has made over 250,000 awards to date, leading to new or better jobs and education and training opportunities for learners at all ages and stages of life. For 2005 CAO applicants there are twenty-nine higher education institutions including universities, institutes of technology and private colleges offering places on a variety of courses.
 
City of Cork VEC
Tel: 021 273377
Fax: 021 275680
ceo@corkvec.ie
Co. Cork VEC
Tel: 021 4800900
Fax: 021 4800950
ceo@cocorkvec.ie