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3. Finding a career
In this section you are going to:
- Look at different jobs
- Find out what jobs interest you
- Research companies/organisations
- 1 The world of jobs
- Look at the pictures, then decide which picture shows a job that is interesting to you.
  Find the matching picture number in the forum.
  Enter the forum below and write an entry (four to six sentences) that explains why you chose the picture you chose.
- Forum: The world of jobs
- Picture 1:
  
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  Picture 7:
- 2 Who am I?
  
  It can be difficult to find the perfect job for you. The following questionnaire can help you.
  Tick the boxes that best describe you.
- Who am I?
- After you've completed the questionnaire, talk with a partner.
  Give reasons for each of your answers.
  Say if any answers surprised you and why.
  Identify in what ways are you alike, and in what ways are you different.
- 3 Preparing for a career fair
- You will attend a career fair in Ireland when you are there for your class trip.
  Look at the list of Irish companies and organisations that will be at the career fair.
  Select two companies or organisations you would like to learn more about.
  Visit the websites of the two companies/organisations you selected and do the tasks.
  Find at least 10 facts about each company/organisation. Make a list.
  Add the information you have gathered to the class wiki about each company/organisation.
- Irish companies
  Cisco Systems: information technology
  CRH: supplier of building materials such as stone
  Football Association of Ireland
  Galway International Arts Festival
  Johnson Controls: producer of fire, HVAC and security equipment for buildings
  Kerry Group: producer of dairy products such as cheese and butter
  Medtronic plc: producer of medical devices
  Primark: retailer
  Riverdance: dance troupe
  Ryanair: airline
  St. James’s Hospital: Ireland’s largest hospital, located in Dublin
- Cisco Systems
- CRH
- Football Association of Ireland
- Galway International Arts Festival
- Johnson Controls
- Kerry Group
- Medtronic plc
- Primark
- Riverdance
- Ryanair
- St. James’s Hospital
- Now take the class poll and answer the questions.
- A class poll

3. Finding a career

1 The world of jobs

2 Who am I?

3 Preparing for a career fair