‘Working with Catherine has been such a positive and worthwhile experience. I was unhappy in my job and needed to make a move.  Catherine digs deep to find hidden skills and competencies, restores confidence, tailoring solutions to meet every job application.   Feedback from mock interviews with her was invaluable. She is thorough, she delivers and she succeeds.’

I would highly recommend Catherine O’Connor. This year I have sat through reams of speakers all just outlining the courses in their universities, each going over the same ground. She gave us genuinely useful and relevant information that we wanted and we didn't get from anyone else. She was engaging, a great communicator and really was very professional.

Catherine is informative about her subject matter and approachable in manner which is appreciated by her audiences. The information offered is invaluable for parents and guardians of students in senior cycle and is presented from a point of view of someone who is very familiar with the 3rd level experience. It is practical and thought provoking for all students who are considering a course at 3rd level."

Cracking the College Code has a wealth of information for both aspiring and current third level students and their parents alike. It is very accessible, well researched and comprehensive. It gives a valuable insight into how the college system really works - a wonderful resource.

This 'how to' book is the indispensable companion for parents and students - a must read, highly recommended

A brilliant book and what every student, parent/guardian needs to read on entry to third level education. Informative, realistic and comprehensive.

Catherine O'Connor has written this immensely useful and practical guide. This is the kind of guide I would have welcomed as a student, and it’s a guide I’ll be recommending to my own kids.

This book makes a very practical contribution in setting our young people on the pathway to success, armed with a very clear picture of the expectations and demands they will face in third level. It will help students get up to speed quickly as they move from one level to another

I wish this book was around when I was starting out. It opens prospective students' minds to everything you don't think of about third level. A must- read for anyone thinking about going to college.