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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 Caitriona Jackman from Smart Futures to give some advice for people considering this job:

Caitriona Jackman

Planetary Scientist

Smart Futures

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 Caitriona Jackman
If you are considering full-time scientific research, try to get a work placement in a university department so you can see first hand what it’s like. It’s a relatively relaxed, flexible environment, but there is a certain degree of self-motivation needed. 

So I would say you need to be able to push  yourself and be proactive in terms of setting up collaborations with other scientists etc.
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The following are videos relating to how our Education system works, including information on some of the government schemes and general application process that are in place.

 
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Introduction to CAO (2015 edition)
Source:NUIM / ExamVillage/ NUIM

SUSI - How to Apply for a Student Grant
Source:Student Finance [15:17]

Higher Education in Ireland
Source:HEA [3:20]

Disability Access to College (DARE) 2017
Source:Access College [11:39]

Higher Access Education Route (HEAR) 2016
Source:Access College [15:27]