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Career Interviews

Career Interviews

What better way is there to help plan your career path than to hear the stories of others who have already made choices about theirs?

We interview a wide range of people at various stages along their career path, and ask them about the choices they made - about their education, their current job, what they actually do from day to day, and so on. Read their stories to find out how they got to where they are today, and hear their advice to people considering a similar career.

Interview available All jobholders have taken a full career interview as indicated by this icon.
Video Available Some have also been video interviewed at their workplace to give an even greater sense of their job, as indicated by the camera icon.
 

The Interviews...
    Job Title Brief description Typical entry Qualifications Comments
 
  Click for more information QA (Quality Assurance) Manager
Fergus O'Connell


Works to ensure Good Manufacturing Practice requirements are met and that international standards are adhered to. Degree plus on-the-job training.
  Click for more information Recruitment Team Leader
Sarah Lynch


Manages a team of recruitment staff in a large organisation. Is also involved in planning and organising recruitment campaigns. Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree
  Click for more information Resource Teacher
Paul Galvan
Padraig Parle

Employs special education strategies and techniques during instruction to improve student learning. Leaving Certificate + degree + appropriate qualification
  Click for more information Restaurant/Catering Manager
James Sheridan
Cosmin Tudor
Lisa Berry
Marie Kinsella-White
Supervises and manages the running of a restaurant or a catering service. Level 6 Cert or greater
  Click for more information School Principal
Paul Meany


School principals plan, organise, direct, control and evaluate the activities of teachers and other staff of their school. Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree
  Click for more information Science Communicator
Brian Macken
James Stewart

This is a specialist teaching role focused on encouraging students to explore scientific principals through demonstrations, lectures and workshops. Science Degree
  Click for more information Scientist
Dr. Mairead Breathnach


Someone who works in exploration or research in an area such as biology, chemistry, or physics, that deals with the objects, phenomena, or laws of nature and the physical world. Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree
  Click for more information Secondary School Teacher
Mary Joyce


Prepares lessons and teaches teenagers in a secondary school or college classroom. Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree
  Click for more information Skipper
Noel O'Sullivan
Liz O'Toole

Responsible for all aspects of a running and maintaining a fishing vessel, including its crew. Decides where and when to fish, and how the fish are sold. Leaving Certificate + Further Training
  Click for more information Social Worker - Health Care
Mary Ita Heffernan
Naoise Pye

Helps and advises people who have social problems resulting from illness or disability. Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree
  Click for more information Speech & Language Therapist
Lisa Kelly


Treats and works with people who have speech impediments or language learning difficulties. Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree
  Click for more information Taxation Consultant
David Clancy
Carol Kehoe
Daran Gibney
Advises businesses and private individuals on taxation issues. Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree
  Click for more information Teacher - Physical Education
Mary Joyce


Works with the development of students through physical exercise and health education. Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree
  Click for more information Textile Designer
Liz Christy


Create designs for printed, woven and knitted fabrics, carpets and wall-coverings
  Click for more information Town & Country Planner
Pio Condon


Researches and helps to plan the future development of towns and rural areas. Degree
  Click for more information Waiters / Waitresses
Mariya Levchuk


Works in a hotel, coffee shop, restaurant or any other place that serves food and drink. They prepare tables, take orders, serve food and drink, and clear tables. No formal education requirements.
  Click for more information Woodmachinist / Woodturner
Glenn Lucas


Uses special machines to cut and shape pieces of wood for use in the making of furniture, doors and windows. Junior/Leaving Certificate + FAS Apprenticeship






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