FEATURED ADVICE

Careers rarely develop the way we plan them. Our career path often takes many twists and turns, with particular events, choices and people influencing our direction.

We asked Brian Macken from Smart Futures to give some advice for people considering this job:

Brian Macken

Science Communicator

Smart Futures

Read more

 Brian Macken

I would strongly advise you to do the Masters in Science Communication in DCU. It really gives you a feel for the different kinds of media and ways of explaining things. And it's a good place to make contacts, which is also useful.

I would also recommend that you read science books. Not textbooks, good popular science books are just as useful for this kind of work, as it's already been broken down into simpler language for you. And only read the ones that you're interested in - it shouldn't be a chore to read them.

But I would recommend reading outside your subject area, so if you're into physics, then read some books on biology and vice versa (everyone should read Stephen J. Gould).  However, the more knowledge you have, the more questions you'll be able to answer.
FEATURED CONTENT
Close
WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS?

Enterprising? 		Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and like commerce, trade and making deals. Some are drawn to sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or managing a section in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented, and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
FEATURED CONTENT
SEARCHING COURSES
► All Courses
FURTHER EDUCATION & PLC
►
►
► PLC Progression Routes
► PLC Points Calculator
HIGHER EDUCATION & CAO
►
► CAO Points Calculator
► CAO Video Guide

FEATURED COLLEGESView all
Limerick College of Further Education
Limerick IT - LIT
Dublin City University - DCU
CAREER VIDEOS
► Career Interviews
► Sector Profiles
COURSE / SUBJECT VIDEOS
► School Subjects (LC)
► College Courses
Close
EDUCATION VIDEOS
► Study Skills
► Other
WORK & EMPLOYMENT VIDEOS
► Work Experience (School)
► CV & Interview Preparation
FEATURED CONTENT

College Events

Search or browse for upcoming events from featured colleges.

RCSI School of Medicine Open Day Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
RCSI School of Physiotherapy Open Day Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland