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The Insurance Institute
Insurance
Sarah Tenanty, Finance Operations
Sarah Tenanty Is the Financial Operations Lead for Zurich General Insurance in Ireland. Sarah entered the world of work after completing year one of a Level 8 Accounting and Finance degree at Dundalk Institute of Technology. She has completed her Professional Diploma in Insurance and is currently studying for her
Languages Connect
History, Culture & Languages
Edel Carleton, JET Coordinator - Japanese Embassy
Edel Carleton is JET Coordinator for the Embassy of Japan in Ireland. After spending time in Japan working as an assistant language teacher, she now recruits people for the Japan exchange and teaching programme
McDonald's
Sales, Retail & Purchasing
Brenda O Loughlin, Franchisee
Brenda O'Loughlin is a McDonald's Franchisee. When she finished her Leaving Certificate, she went on to do the Accounting Technicians course in Rathmines. During her last year in college she was offered a temporary job in Citibank, which she instantly loved and she remained there for
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Physics, Mathematics & Space Science
Caitriona Jackman, Planetary Scientist
Caitriona Jackman went to secondary school at Crescent College Comprehensive in Limerick. From there, she did a degree in Applied Physics at the University of Limerick. During that time she did a 9-month co-op placement at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory in Surrey. After
Bord Iascaigh Mhara
Maritime, Fishing & Aquaculture
Liz O'Toole, Skipper
It was a personal choice to follow a career in the fishing industry. I did a NCUA course in fishing in the area of becoming a Deckhand. A Deckhand is someone who accompanies and assists the Skipper and his crew. This course led to a work placement on a boat
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Engineering, Manufacturing & Energy
Lynsey Gargan, Manufacturing Engineer
After her Leaving Cert, Lynsey chose to do a Mechanical Engineering course in DIT. She had taken work experience in IBM during the summer months, and applied for a position there when one became available after she Graduated. She chose the Manufacturing Process option in Year 2 of the course
An Garda Síochána
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement
Steven Kilgannon, Garda Trainee
Steven Kilgannon is a Garda Trainee in Templemore Garda College. Steven had previously worked in the hospitality sector where he gained relevent experience in complaint handling and the development of his communication skills. Steven strongly recommends joining the Garda Reserve for a real insight into what the job entails