Leaving Cert Subjects
Jonathan Smyth, Library Assistant
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
I chose honours subjects in English, History, Geography, and Home Economics. Ordinary level subjects included Maths, Irish and French. I often regret not doing a science subject, but I do feel that a good command of English is essential. Other than that, an Irish subject is required for a job in the Public Library Service in Ireland.
Abbie Rice, Associate Accountant/IFS Apprentice
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
As well as core subjects, I took Biology, Chemistry & Geography, none of which were even remotely related to the career path I've chosen. I never studied business or economics, although I had always had an interest in maths but never thought I'd end up working in the finance sector.
Jonathan Faull, Space Social Media and Communications
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
Engineering, Construction Studies, Biology and Maths were probably the main ones that influenced my career path, but I have used some part of every subject I have studied in my job at some point.