1. UL Careers Service Career Development Module A Career Investigation

2. UL Careers Service Overview of Today’s Tutorial Researching careers Assignment 1- A Career Investigation

3. 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)

4. 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 Library http://www.nuim.ie/service/careers/agcsicodes.shtml (excellent resource) http://www.nuim.ie/service/careers/agcsicodes.shtml www.prospects.ac.uk (leading UK graduate careers website)www.prospects.ac.uk Talk to people working in different areas Careers Advisors can help

5. 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)

6. UL Careers Service Next Two Weeks 5 min presentation to group on career of your choice.