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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 Keith Lynch from Defence Forces to give some advice for people considering this job:

Keith Lynch

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Defence Forces

Only enter the Defence Forces if you are willing to commit to it 100% as it is a long tough road which can be extremely rewarding if you fully engage it. Like everything in this life, you get out what you put in.

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GMIT (Mayo) Open Evening

When

Tuesday, January 9, 2018 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Where

Mayo

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Come to our Open Days & Evenings to:
Talk with students, staff & industry guests
Attend SUSI College Finance Clinics
Explore the campus

NOW is the time to find out about your options for CAO Change of Mind - including all our exciting new courses introduced in Spring 2017.

Further info:
GMIT Schools Liaison Office
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT),
Dublin Road, Galway.
Tel: + 353 91 742561
Email: slo@gmit.ie

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Friday, November 10, 2017

GMIT (Mayo) Open Day 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Come to our Open Days & Mornings to: Talk with students, staff & industry guests Attend SUSI College Finance Clinics Explore the campus NOW is the time to find out about your options for CAO Change of Mind - including all our exciting new courses introduced in Spring 2017. 
<div>Further info: GMIT Schools Liaison Office Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT), Dublin Road, Galway. Tel: + 353 91 742561 Email: <a href="http://slo@gmit.ie/">slo@gmit.ie</a></div>

Friday, November 24, 2017

GMIT (Letterfrack) Open Day 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM We are holding an Open Day at our Letterfrack Campus
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<ul>
<li>Talk with students, staff & industry guests</li>
<li>Attend SUSI College Finance Clinics</li>
<li>Explore the campus</li>
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Tuesday, January 09, 2018

GMIT (Mayo) Open Evening 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Come to our Open Days & Evenings to: Talk with students, staff & industry guests Attend SUSI College Finance Clinics Explore the campus NOW is the time to find out about your options for CAO Change of Mind - including all our exciting new courses introduced in Spring 2017. 
<div>Further info: GMIT Schools Liaison Office Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT), Dublin Road, Galway. Tel: + 353 91 742561 Email: <a href="http://slo@gmit.ie/">slo@gmit.ie</a></div>

Saturday, January 20, 2018

GMIT Open Morning 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM We are holding Open Days at our Galway Campuses (with ALL campuses represented)
Sat 20th January: 10am - 12.30pm
Come to our Open Days & Mornings to:
<ul>
<li>Talk with students, staff & industry guests</li>
<li>Attend SUSI College Finance Clinics</li>
<li>Explore the campus</li>
</ul>
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Friday, January 26, 2018

GMIT (Letterfrack) Open Day 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM We are holding an Open Day at our Letterfrack Campus
on Friday 26th January from 11am - 2pm
Come to our Open Day to:
<ul>
<li>Talk with students, staff & industry guests</li>
<li>Attend SUSI College Finance Clinics</li>
<li>Explore the campus</li>
</ul>
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Saturday, March 24, 2018

GMIT (Letterfrack) Open Day 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM We are holding an Open Day at our Letterfrack Campus
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<li>Talk with students, staff & industry guests</li>
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</ul>
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Saturday, April 28, 2018

GMIT Open Morning 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM We are holding Open Days at our Galway Campus (with ALL campuses represented)
Sat 28th April: 10am - 12.30pm
Come to our Open Days & Mornings to:
<ul>
<li>Talk with students, staff & industry guests</li>
<li>Attend SUSI College Finance Clinics</li>
<li>Explore the campus</li>
</ul>
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