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Careers

In this section you will discover the range of career opportunities available in the sector. Our Career Explorer tool will give you insights into roles across the sector, including average salaries, typical entry routes and much much more...

Skills

  • negotiation
  • social media
  • visual media
  • design
  • research & development
  • communication
  • languages
  • teamwork
  • leadership
  • time management
  • adaptability
  • attention to detail
  • data analysis & statistics
  • critical thinking
  • recording information
  • developing relationships
  • sales & marketing
  • communication

In this section you will discover the range of career opportunities available in the sector. Our Career Explorer tool will give you insights into roles across the sector, including average salaries, typical entry routes and much much more...

Skills

  • negotiation
  • social media
  • visual media
  • design
  • research & development
  • communication
  • languages
  • teamwork
  • leadership
  • time management
  • adaptability
  • attention to detail
  • data analysis & statistics
  • critical thinking
  • recording information
  • developing relationships
  • sales & marketing
  • communication

A Day In The Life:

  • Cadet Recruits, Irish Defence Forces - Irish Defence Forces
  • Hugh Cooney, Entrepeneur - Languages Connect
  • Nursing and Midwifery, Careers in Ireland - Health Service Executive
  • Marie Kane, Medical Device Design - Design & Crafts Council Ireland
  • Olwyn James, Project Planning Manager - Office of the Planning Regulator
  • Eileen Faherty, Electrician / Quantity Surveyor - Construction Industry Federation

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Careers can be catagorised by Career Zones, from Level 1 to Level 5. This will depend on a combination of factors including the level of experience and education required for the job.

  • These occupations require little or no previous work-related skills and may require a Junior or Leaving Certificate.
  • These occupations usually require a Leaving Certificate or training at NFQ Level 5 and may require some related work experience.
  • These occupations require job specific training (e.g. an Apprenticeship) or several years work experience, or vocational training at NFQ Level 6.
  • These occupations mostly require several years of on-the-job experience, or education in a relevant area to NFQ Levels 7 or 8 (degree level).
  • These occupations require years of specialist training, or education to NFQ Levels 9 or 10 (Masters or Ph.D Level)

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