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Sectors
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We provide educational and labour market information on over 30 of the most prominent career (industry) sectors of the Irish economy. These sectors have been divided into 7 main categories to make it easy to explore - see below. You may also explore these sectors using our popular World of Work Map |
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Agriculture, Animals & Food
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Animals & Veterinary Science
Looking after the health and welfare of animals.
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Farming, Horticulture & Forestry
Working with the land, managing livestock, crops, forests or the environment.
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Food & Drink
Working with the production, distribution, preparation and serving of food and drinks.
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Maritime, Fishing & Aquaculture
Fishing in the open seas or farming them in fish farms. Looking after the sale and promotion of all seafood.
STEM, Environment & Construction
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Biological, Chemical & Pharmaceutical Science
Creating high quality drugs or chemicals, testing them to ensure they are effective and safe, and monitoring their effect on people and the environment.
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Biomedical Technologies & Medtech
Work on the development of technology that enhances the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, and treatment of diseases and disabilities.
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Construction, Architecture & Property
Working in the planning, building, selling or management of construction projects (housing estates, roads, warehouses and so on).
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Earth & Environment
Work with technologies which monitor and predict changes in our environment, the development of renewable energy sources, and the conservation of ecosystems.
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Engineering, Manufacturing & Energy
Working in one of the many engineering or technology fields such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Motor and Energy.
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Information Technology (IT)
Working in the manufacture, sales or support of all forms of computers and computer systems, or in the creation and development of software.
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Physics, Mathematics & Space Science
Researching and investigating the laws of the universe, or using mathematics to solve complex issues in science or business.
Healthcare, Wellbeing & Sport
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Healthcare
Working in hospitals, clinics and medical centres looking after the health and care of people with physical illness.
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Leisure, Sport & Fitness
Working in a leisure centre, in sports as a player or coach, or involved in personal / fitness training.
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Psychology & Social Care
Caring for individuals experiencing psychological difficulties, or with the welfare of individuals or groups of people experiencing some form of hardship.
Creative Arts, Fashion & Media
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Art, Craft & Design
Producing new pieces of art, craft or design work.
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Fashion & Beauty
Working in any area involving fashion, beauty care, hairdressing and personal hygiene, for example fashion design, beauty therapy etc.
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Media, Film, TV & Animation
Communicating information through various forms of media, for example TV, Radio, newspapers, the internet, and film.
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Music & Performing Arts
Working in the music/entertainment business as an artist (performer) or in one of the many roles that are involved in the design and production of a show.
Government, Law & Education
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Community & Voluntary
Working to provide services to people of all ages across areas including social, community, youth, education, and charity, voluntary and sporting organisations.
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Education & Teaching
Teaching at any level, including professional training, or involved in the design and development of courses and the qualifications that they lead to.
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History, Culture & Languages
Working in museums, art galleries or heritage management. Using languages professionally, for example translating, interpreting, working for the EU and in global sales and support.
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Law & Legal
Involved in the administration of the law, defending the rights of individuals and organisations.
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Public Administration, Politics & EU
Working for the government to ensure the efficient and correct running of the country.
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Security, Defence & Law Enforcement
Working in the Garda Síochána, army, navy, air corps, or other organisations involved in personal, national or cyber security.
Accountancy, Finance & Insurance
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Accountancy & Taxation
Working mainly in business, records details of financial transactions and provides advice on financial and tax matters.
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Banking & Financial Services
Providing services to the public and business through banking, the management of funds and other forms of financial services.
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Insurance
Providing and selling insurance services to the public and businesses.
Business, Sales & Tourism
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Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations
Creating advertising, managing marketing campaigns, and ensuring that a company is always seen in the best possible light.
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Business Management & Human Resources
Involved in the running of a business, helping it grow and develop, operate efficiently, meet business objectives and manage its workforce.
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Clerical & Administration
Working in an office and being involved in the day-to-day running of a business.
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Sales, Retail & Purchasing
All forms of work directly involved in the delivery of products and services to the marketplace.
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Tourism & Hospitality
Attending to the needs of local and visiting tourists, for example in the hotels, restaurants, bars and tourist attractions, and promoting Ireland as a welcoming place to visit.
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Transport & Logistics
Transporting goods and people, the infrastructure (roads, rail and so on) that make this possible, and the services that are required to maintain operations 24/7.