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Issue 549 - September 2025

Interview Skills & CV Tips: Stand Out This Autumn

Simple tweaks—action verbs, impact metrics, and a 60‑second story—to sharpen your next application.

CV Refresh

  • Start bullets with strong verbs: led, delivered, designed.
  • Add outcomes: “increased sign‑ups by 22%”.
  • Keep it to two pages max.

Interview

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) and prepare a short story that shows teamwork and initiative.

Also Featured in This Issue

Heritage Week Round‑Up: Walks, Talks, and Hidden Corners

A look back at Heritage Week—castle tours, canal walks, and local history talks that drew big crowds.

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Library Autumn Programme: Workshops, Author Visits, and Study Spaces

From creative writing to digital skills—the library’s September–November schedule at a glance.

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Maynooth Cycling Campaign: Safe Routes to School Trial

Pop‑up lanes and marshalled junctions tested a safer school run—early data and next steps.

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Maynooth GAA: Community Fun Day & Skills Clinic

Games, skills stations, and a jersey swap—how the club welcomed new families ahead of the autumn fixtures.

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Gardening: Early Autumn Wins for Small Spaces

Container bulbs, cut‑and‑come‑again salads, and a quick tidy that sets you up for spring.

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Local Area Plan Draft: Your Questions Answered

Zoning, mobility, and green space—how to read the draft LAP and where to submit feedback.

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