What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
When I was in school I completed the core subjects and the extra subjects I chose were History, Biology and Construction Studies.
In hindsight now that I am working in a financial institution I probably should have chosen Business Studies, but at the time I didn’t foresee myself in my chosen profession.
What is your education to date?
Leaving Certificate
ECDL
Qualified Financial Advisor - Loans
What aspects of your education have proven most important for your job?
I think a good Leaving Cert was most important for me; it is the tool we must all use to help us get started in life, be it getting in to University, or into the working environment.
At present I am also doing my QFA exams through the Institute of Bankers. These are exams that must be completed by any Bank Official who wishes to give financial advice to customers.
Have you undertaken, or do you plan to undertake any further training as part of your job?
I am currently doing exams through the Institute of Bankers. Upon my completion of these exams it is my ambition to do a Degree in Business Studies at night.
