Careers and Jobs

The job section of newspapers is playing a declining role as a tool for jobseekers as much advertising goes online BUT it should not be ignored yet. I have had a quick look at the Irish Independent today and highlighted some of the interesting jobs.

The stand out role (or should that be stand up) this week is Chief Executive Officer for Smithwick’s Cat Laughs. This role will be based in Kilkenny and for more information visit www.smithwickscatlaughs.com

Education Jobs – there are quite a few teaching posts advertised with efforts by UK institutions to attract our teachers. Northfleet Technology College is seeking English, Maths and Science Teachers. For more information www.ntc.kent.sch.uk

Construction Jobs – not surprisingly most of the construction jobs are overseas. The big areas seem to be DUBAI, ABU DHABI and SAUDI ARABIA

In a previous post I pointed out that GMIT was offering students $1,000 euro (excuse the dollar sign) to study science. I now read today in the Irish Indo there are concerns about the number of Leaving Cert students studying languages and also business subjects like economics, accounting and business studies.

Am I correct to assume that we are quickly running out of subjects? What subjects are students actually studying? Has the rise of celebrity chefs inspired all school goers to take up home economics?