Life After the Leaving CertificateÖ

Tomorrow, students all across Ireland will receive the biggest news of their life - the Leaving Certificate results.

While thousands will opt for full-time third level education, there are some that would prefer to apply for a job immediately and continue their education on a part- time basis.

Alan Townsend, Managing Director Monster.ie advises that school leavers choose a career path that will involve developing their skills set to include a second language coupled with strong IT skills which will greatly improve their chances of employment.

The employment climate in Ireland has suffered several setbacks in recent years with the closure of several blue chip and multinationals in the IT sectors but the economy has seen steady growth in the hospitality and construction industries, areas known for hiring candidates straight from school.

Monster.ie, Irelandís leading recruitment website has hundreds of jobs suitable for school leavers whoíd prefer on the job training or apprenticeships ñ from mechanics and electricians to hairdressers and bank tellers. Monster offers tips on writing your first CV and how to prepare for interviews. Monster.ie advises students to consider all their options before settling on a job or furthering their studies.

Alan Townsend, MD Monster.ie commented ìMonster is in a unique position to gauge the skills available in the workplace and the needs of employers. It is important for the successful growth of the economy in Ireland that school leavers are encouraged to train in the right areas. It is necessary to look beyond the needs of today and recognize that the ëwar for talentí in the future will be more intense as the numbers coming into the workforce decrease. The contact between employers and jobseekers needs to improve to ensure we have the most relevant and highly trained workforce for the futureî