Quiet on the Western Front

It's been incredibly quiet on the job front. Only a new internship by FAS for 2 positions in Tipperary.

This morning I woke up, and for some unknown reason, my brain was telling me to research libraries in embassies. I haven't found much job wise, but it's an avenue I hadn't even considered before. I don't if there are any actual librarians working in Irish embassies. But here's an interesting article I found on American ones. I'd love if my intuition actually proved me right for once!

Over the next week i'll be posting job interview tips. I have 2 big job interviews next Friday, so I plan on researching the hell out of it, in order to prepare. I feel like this is my biggest opportunity yet, and I can't waste it. So bring it on.

Hopefully some new jobs will appear next week. Fingers crossed.

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