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Tag  Job Title Job Zone Labour Market Comments Accommodations - Hotel     Working in a hotel, cruise ship or venue, accommodation staff are responsible for keeping the bedrooms and public areas clean and perfectly maintained, as well as for running the laundry.      Accountant     Analyses financial information and prepares financial reports to determine or maintain a record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organisation.       Accounting Technician     Prepares and provides financial records and information for both accountants and financial managers.      Accounts Administrator     Responsible for the daily processing of invoices and other financial transactions.      Accounts Assistant     Ensure the smooth operation and control of the accounts, including expenses and general ledger systems.      Accounts Team Leader     Assists in the management prioritisation and allocation of work in an Accounts department.      Acoustic Consultant     Advises on the management, regulation and control the noises and vibrations that surround us in the home, the workplace and the environment.      Actor/Actress     Acts the part of a character in plays productions and advertisements for film, TV, radio and theatre.      Actuary     Uses mathematical and statistical methods to assess financial probabilities for projects found mainly in the insurance industry.       Acupuncturist     Treats people who are sick by inserting needles into special areas of the body to relieve pain and sickness.      Adult Guidance worker     Offers information and guidance on education, training and work opportunities to marginalised groups such as unemployed or disabled people, or people with few educational qualifications.      Advertising / PR manager     Creates an advertising campaign for a client. Work involves marketing and packaging of products, market research, exhibitions and public relations services.      Advertising Account Manager     Works as the link between an advertising agency and the client. They find out about the client's advertising goals, and then organise the advertising department or agency's creative and planning staff to produce effective campaigns.      Advertising Art Director     Spend their time brainstorming, planning and arranging ideas for new advertisements.      Advertising Copywriter     Produce the written words or 'copy' for advertisements. This could be anything from slogans and text for printed ads and leaflets, to radio jingles and scripts for TV commercials.      Advice workers     Advice workers provide free, confidential and impartial advice to their clients. They work with the community, and especially with the more vulnerable in society who may need guideance on their rights in a range of legal, financial, social, employment and general consumer issues.      Aerobics Instructor     Teaches, trains and demonstrates aerobic and anaerobic fitness methods to music.      Agricultural Adviser     Supervises departmental staff and monitors the implementation of various Government schemes relating to Agriculture, Food and Forestry.      Agricultural Mechanic     Performs repairs, services and maintains agricultural machinery. Instead of working on cars and motorbikes these mechanics specialise in working on farming machinery. These farm machines could include forage harvesters, balers, bale wrappers, mowers, combine harvesters, crop-sprayers, fertiliser distributors, diet feeders, tillage and slurry handling equipment, etc.      Agricultural Officer     Helps to monitor the implementation of various Government schemes relating to Agriculture, Food and Forestry.      Agricultural Scientist     Involved in all activities collectively referred to as Agriculture and related business and services.      Aid worker / humanitarian worker     Aid workers typically operate in front line conditions, facilitating the effective distribution of humanitarian aid to people who have been hit by human or natural disasters.      Air Corps Apprentice     Employed by the Irish Air Corps to learn a specialist skill or trade relevant to the efficient running of the Corps.      Air Corps Cadet     Enlists in the Air Corps to train as a pilot flying both conventional and combat aircraft.      Air Traffic Controller     Is the traffic warden of the skies, responsible for co-ordinating and directing aircraft along flight paths.      Aircraft Mechanic     Performs repairs, safety check and maintenance on aircraft.      Airline Cabin Crew     Looks after the care, comfort and safety of airline passengers. They demonstrate safety procedures, prepare food, serve meals and drinks, as well as sell goods during the flight.      Airport Check-in Agent     Supervises passengers on arrival at an airline check-in desk.      Anaesthetist     Anaesthetists are doctors who prevent patients from feeling pain whilst they undergo surgery and other medical procedures.      Analytical Chemist     Analytical Chemists study the exact chemical composition of natural and artificial materials.      Anatomical Pathology Technician     Provides support for pathologists (specialist doctors) during post-mortem examinations. These exams aim to identify the cause of death, and involve analysing and dissecting the deceased.      Animal breeder     Animal breeders apply knowledge of genealogies and breed characteristics to the breeding of animals, with the aim of producing offspring with specific characteristics.      Animator     Brings animation and cartoons to life on both film and video following a pre-planned storyboard. They use drawing, modelling or computer graphics to make pictures and models come to life in order to entertain and/or inform people.      Antique Dealer     Antique Dealers purchase and sell old collectible items which are valued because of their artistic value, rarity, condition, or age.      Arboriculturalist     An aboriculturist is required to carry out a lot of physical work in the care of trees. This includes felling, planting and performing tree surgery.      Arborist     Works in the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants. They examine trees to assess their condition before determining appropriate action.       Archaeologist     Searches for knowledge of the past by studying and digging for ancient artifacts.      Architect     Designs, plans and directs the construction of buildings of all kinds and sizes. They also design changes to existing buildings.      Architectural Technologist     Plays a coordinating technical design role at the centre of the building design process.      Archivist     Organise archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival material.      Area Sales Manager     In charge of a team of sales managers in a particular district or region.      Army Apprentice     Employed by the Irish Army to learn a specialist skill or trade relevant to the efficient running of the army.      Army Cadet     Enlists in the Irish Army to train as an Officer.      Army Recruit     Enlists in the Irish Army to train as a soldier.      Aromatherapist     Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine which uses essential oils, scents and smells to improve a patient's mood or health.      Art Therapist     A counsellor who specialises with art as a medium of expression.      Artist     Creates pieces of art such as paintings, sculptures, mosaics, or photography.      Arts agent/promoter     Arts agents/promoters work to create and maintain contacts, for example gaining media coverage and exhibitions in galleries, to promote an artist and their work.      Assistant Staff Officer - Planning     Processes planning applications and all related matters and records progress and deals with enquiries.      Astronaut     Commands or pilots a spacecraft, or serves as a crew member during a space mission.       Astronomer     Astronomers research stars, planets and the universe. They study and analyse maps space and the universe at large using information from telescopes and satellites.      Atmospheric Scientist     Investigates atmospheric phenomena and interprets meteorological data gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses.      Auctioneer     Assesses the value of property and arranges for sale by auction.      Audiologist     Specially qualified professional who measures hearing, diagnoses and advises on the management of hearing disorders, and supplies and fits hearing aids and other hearing devices to suit individual needs. Otherwise known as a Hearing Technician.      Auditor     An Auditor is a Professional Accountant who has undergone further post qualification training.      Baker/Confectioner     Bakes and decorates bread and confectionery of all kinds.      Band Roadie     Assists with the technical set-up of a rock or pop band when they are on tour.      Bank / Financial Manager     Plans, directs and co-ordinate activities of workers in bank/financial setting. Establish and maintain relationships with clients, oversees the flow of cash and financial instruments.      Bank Official     Works behind the counter at a bank branch performing general banking duties. Sometimes refered to as a "Cashier".      Bank Teller     Deals directly with customers of a bank, taking in and giving out money, distributing cheque books, and dealing with customer questions. Sometimes refered to as a "Cashier".      Bar Manager     Responsible for the entire operation of the bar including stock, cash, recruiting and training staff.      Bar Staff     Attends to the serving of drinks in public houses, lounges, hotels and leisure centres.      Barrister     Represents people in court of law by stating their case before a judge and jury.      Beautician     Offers both face and body beauty treatments to clients and advises them on beauty care.      Bi- or multi-lingual Secretary     Translates, writes and interprets foreign language documents in an office environment.      Biochemist     Studies the chemistry of animals and plants and analyses their cells and tissues.      Biological / Microbiological Scientist     Studies, analyses and collects information about both plant and animal life.      Biotechnologist     Biotechnologists are scientists who study and work with micro-organisms in a variety of areas including alcohol manufacture, agricultural genome mapping and medical science.      Blacksmith     Works with iron or steel to create objects such as iron gates, grills, railings, candlesticks, light fixtures, furniture, sculpture, tools and horseshoes.       Bodyguard     Works to protect a famous or important person from potential threats.      Bookbinder (Craft)     Involved in all aspects of the printing process after printing, using manual and automated techniques.      Bookkeeper / Numerical Clerk     Handles the day to day financial transactions of a business or organisation.      Bookmaker     As a bookmaker, you would manage and coordinate all gambling activities. You could work in a licensed betting office or at a sporting location such as a horse racing venue.      Bookseller     Working mostly in stock rooms or on the shop floor, booksellers work with customers and liaise with publishing sales to purchase, organise, manage and sell books to the public or to specialist organisations such as universities.      Botanist     Studies the cells, evolution, genes, and various species of plants. They look into how and where plants grow and investigate the impact that chemicals and diseases have on them.      Brewer     Co-ordinates, plans and runs the entire process involved in the making of beer.      Bricklayer     Works on a construction site building walls and other structures using bricks, blocks or other materials.      Broadcast Journalist     Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.       Builder / Building Contractor     Plans, organises and directs activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities and systems.      Building Manager     Plans, organises and manages activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities and systems. Manages the operation from start to completion.      Bus Driver     Drives a bus along a set route, picking up and taking fares along the way.      Business Advisor     Works with client companies to evaluate business plans and optimise long-term costs and production.      Business Analyst     Provides objective advice, expertise and specialist skills with the aim of creating value, maximising growth or improving the business performance of their clients.      Business Consultant     Provides objective advice, expertise and specialist skills with the aim of creating value, maximising growth or improving the business performance of their clients.      Business Development     Involved in the creation and development of new business opportunities for a company.      Butcher     Works in an abattoir or butchers shop preparing meat for sale to the public.      Buyer / Purchasing Officer     Buys products and stock for a retail shop or company.      Cabinet Maker     Specialises in making pieces of furniture like bookcases, cupboards and wardrobes.      CAD Technician     Uses a computer and special software to produce detailed drawings and designs.      Cadet, Defence Forces     An Army Cadet trains to join the commissioned ranks as an Army officer, who essentially is the leader within the PDF. They provide leadership and management within the camp.      Call Centre Manager     Call centre managers are responsible for standards and targets relating to customer service, such as customer service targets, improvement and development of particular areas of the centre and staff management.      Camera Operator     Operates the camera equipment needed to make films, videos and TV programmes.      Car Salesperson     Works in a garage or car showroom selling cars to members of the public.      Cardiovascular Technologists     Operates machinery and assists during heart surgery to ensure the safety and success of operations.      Care Assistant     Assist elderly or disabled adults with daily living activities at the person's home or in a daytime non-residential facility.      Careers Adviser     Works in 3rd level colleges and universities providing information and guidance to students considering educational progression or into employment.      Carpenter / Joiner     Uses hand tools and cutting machines to make fittings and furniture out of wood.      Carpet/Vinyl Fitter     Cuts, shapes, lays and fits floor coverings in any type of building.      Cartographer     Designs maps and other detailed geographical charts and surveys for a range of purposes, from everyday use by individuals to large-scale industrial development.      Carton maker     Make all kinds of cartons and packaging for use in trade and industry.       1 of 7    ;