What do todays workers say about the subjects they chose when they did their Leaving Cert (or equivalent exam)?
By clicking on the job titles from the list of interviews below (approx 150), you will be able to read what each person answered to the question "What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?" You can sort the list by clicking on the column titles (Sort by Title / Sort by Employer).
To view descriptions of each Leaving Cert subject, click here.
James Sheridan, Failte Ireland
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
I did business studies and accounting for my leaving cert which was an advantage in college but not essential. A language would have been helpful too. I didn't do a language so I couldn't go straight into to a degree level course. I always wanted to go to college, but couldn't make a decision - its hard when your only 17 to make choices.
I decided to do a two year Failte Ireland Course, this was perfect as it was a blend of practical and theory. This also gave me the right platform to go on to the degree level course in Hotel and Restaurant Management. As I already had two years done I jumped into the 2nd Year, which I have just finished.
I also had four months off where I went travelling, working on south beach Miami as a bartender.
