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 Louise Lynch from ESB to give some advice for people considering this job:

Louise Lynch

Structural Engineer

ESB

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Louise Lynch
If you always want to know how things work and are fascinated by structures like grandstands or bridges then a career in civil and structural engineering may suit you. If in school you enjoy subjects like maths and physics, and since these would be the foundations to the engineering college course, you will probably enjoy the course. If you like the idea of working for a company where you could get to travel, then international companies such as ESB International would suit you well. Engineering is a good and challenging career so you have to want to be challenged in your work, to solve problems and to come up with ways to improve designs.
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The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with clever technology. They will often follow the latest developments in their chosen field, and prefer mentally stimulating environments.
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School Subjects (LC)

Not sure which subjects to choose? The following videos may help to answer some of your questions.

Information on all Leaving Cert subjects can be found here.

 

19 Videos available
inCommon Series No1
Source:CareersPortal




Music Video - I Will Not Let An Exam Result Decide My Fate
Source:YouTube / Spoken ord




Project Maths
Source:NCCA




Should we all learn how to programe computers?
Source:code.org




Studying Chemistry
Source:CareersPortal




Studying German
Source:Goethe Institut




Studying Japanese
Source:Post-Primary Languages Initiative




Studying Languages
Source:Post-Primary Languages Initiative




Studying Physics
Source:CareersPortal




Studying Russian
Source:Post-Primary Languages Initiative




Studying Spanish
Source:Post-Primary Languages Initiative




Studying STEM
Source:CareersPortal




What Most School Don't Teach [IT]
Source:YouTube




Why Japanese
Source:Post-Primary Languages Initiative




Why Study Science
Source:Teachers TV [28:00]




Working in Engineering
Source:Smart Futures




Working in Science
Source:Smart Futures




Working in Technology
Source:Smart Futures




Working with Maths
Source:Smart Futures