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 David Fleming from Defence Forces to give some advice for people considering this job:

David Fleming

Sub Lieutenant - Navy

Defence Forces

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Learn about the Naval Service – look at the website, visit a ship alongside a port when they are open to the public, talk to any friends/family in the Naval Service, ring the Recruiting Office.
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The Social person's interests focus on some aspect of those people in their environment. In all cases the social person enjoys the personal contact of other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people, and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
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Accountancy & Taxation 

   Working mainly in business, recording details of financial transactions and providing advice on financial and tax matters.

Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations 

   Creating advertising, managing marketing campaigns, and ensuring that a company is always seen in the best possible light.

Banking, Insurance & Financial Services 

   Providing services to the public and business through banking, insurance, fund management and other forms of financial services.

Business Organisation & Management 

   Involved in the running of a business, helping it grow and develop, operate efficiently, meet business objectives and manage its workforce.

Clerical & Administration 

   Working in an office and being involved in the day to day running of a business.

Sales, Retail & Purchasing 

   All forms of work directly involved in the delivery of products and services to the marketplace.

Transport & Logistics 

   Transporting goods and people, the infrastructure (roads, rail etc.) that make this possible, and the services that are required to maintain operations every minute of every day.

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Nichola O'Higgins owns and runs a fish shop in Wicklow with her Husband, who is also a Chef.  The job entails sourcing the best supply of fish, presenting it in the most attractive manner, providing advice to her customers on how to cook it, marketing their services, keeping the accounts in order and maintaining the highest levels of hygiene at all times.

Nicola O'Higgins, Fishmonger

 

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