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Career Development Module. A Career Investigation. Overview of Today’s Tutorial. Researching careers Assignment 1- A Career Investigation. Researching Careers. Brainstorm- What careers are of interest to you? Where might you find information on these careers?
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Career Development Module A Career Investigation UL Careers Service
Overview of Today’s Tutorial • Researching careers • Assignment 1- A Career Investigation UL Careers Service
Researching Careers • Brainstorm- What careers are of interest to you? • Where might you find information on these careers? • (Individually 5 min, group discussion 10-15 min) UL Careers Service
Finding Careers Information Careers Service Resource Area: • Access to computers, brochures,career booklets, employer info, postgrad study • Irish Career Websites • www.gradireland.com • www.careerdirections.ie • www.careersworld.com • www.publicjobs.ie • Maynooth Virtual Careers Libraryhttp://www.nuim.ie/service/careers/agcsicodes.shtml (excellent resource) • www.prospects.ac.uk (leading UK graduate careers website) • Talk to people working in different areas • Careers Advisors can help UL Careers Service
Assignment Details • Assignment 1: A Career Investigation • 600-700 words: Due…… • Choose a career you’re interested in • Find out as much as you can about it • Entry requirements • Will you need to do further training? • Location? Money? • What will you need to succeed in this area? (develop new skills, get relevant experience) • Any restrictions? (Can’t leave local area, can only work part time, don’t want to do further study etc) UL Careers Service
Next Two Weeks • 5 min presentation to group on career of your choice. UL Careers Service