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  • 28-07-2009 10:53am
    #1
    Chitterchatter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 44 ✭


    Hi folks.

    I realise this may not be the best place to ask my question but I'm getting a little lost and figure at least some of you would have been in my shoes before.

    I have completed an honours degree in business with accounting in IT Tallaght and don't intend to pursue a career as an accountant but have no other plans as of yet either.

    My question being, what kind of jobs am I qualified to do apart from accountant trainee with ACCA/CPA/ACA/CIMA etc? Currently I don't even know what kind of job to apply for :rolleyes:

    Any advise or guidance is appreciated.


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Any interest in further study other than the professional accountancy exams? i.e. masters, etc?


  • #3
    Chitterchatter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 44 ✭Chitterchatter


    ND 1978 wrote: »
    Any interest in further study other than the professional accountancy exams? i.e. masters, etc?

    The only interest I would have is going on to do secondary teaching. I will apply for that next year anyway. I was refused this year. Other than that I wouldn't appreciate more study and exams. I would be open to all suggestions though - a year of study may be worth it to gain a career in something which appeals to me.

    It's really full time work I am looking for, to gain experience and earn money - but am lost as to what jobs I can apply for.


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Chitterchatter wrote: »
    The only interest I would have is going on to do secondary teaching. I will apply for that next year anyway. I was refused this year. Other than that I wouldn't appreciate more study and exams. I would be open to all suggestions though - a year of study may be worth it to gain a career in something which appeals to me.

    It's really full time work I am looking for, to gain experience and earn money - but am lost as to what jobs I can apply for.

    So its secondary teaching you have your heart set on then, in a years time?

    The question is what do you do between now and then. Well you don't need me to outline the current Irish job market situation to you, suffice to say it's not good. Getting any kind of job will be hard to do.

    That doesn't mean that you can't use the next year wisely. Try and pick up ANY teachng experience you can, even if its just teaching old folks how to use a computer in an evening course. ANY such experience of imparting knowledge will stand to you, and put a few quid in your pocket.

    Only consider a year of study if its in an area that interests you, career wise. There's no point in just falling into any old course, just because there's nothing else to do.

    What about moving to London for a year? My brother graduated last summer, could find no employment here, and moved to the UK two months ago. He still can't find any work related to his course, but at least he has found a bar job to tide him over for a while. Things seem to be SLIGHTLY better over there regarding the casual labour market. That might suit you, considering you don't really need to be launching into a 'job for life' right now, as you have the secondary teaching next year.


  • #5
    Chitterchatter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 44 ✭Chitterchatter


    ND 1978 wrote: »
    So its secondary teaching you have your heart set on then, in a years time?

    Ideally, yes! That would be wonderful :D However my hopes of getting into the teaching course next year are a little dampened following refusal this year. My grades weren't bad (I got a 1st) but for business degree the points required for entry to the course are that bit higher.

    Currently I am working under the assumption that I don't think I will get into that course (but will apply and cross my fingers) and so I need to try figure out what I can do (assuming the teaching isn't an option anymore).


  • #6
    kabuk1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 186 ✭✭kabuk1


    If you really want to teach, you might consider looking into teaching in the UK. If you could get qualified there and gain some experience, it should transfer back to Ireland.

    Also, have you considered teaching at the college/university level. If so, a few years of experience in the business world would be great. There is more than accountancy. If you have an interest in business, you could consider a master's in particular area, maybe in an area you might enjoy until you're able to teach.

    If you really want to teach, I would consider looking outside of Ireland if you can't get into the program here.

    Best of luck.


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  • #7
    Chitterchatter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 44 ✭Chitterchatter


    kabuk1 wrote: »
    If you really want to teach, I would consider looking outside of Ireland if you can't get into the program here.

    Thanks for the input. Relocating to the UK is not an option currently as we have a family here and a business in it's early stages.

    Lecturing is certainly one to look into.

    I am more concerned currently with trying to find a job which I could apply for with the degree I hold and once there is a flow of income then consider my career.


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