Most commonly reported Work Activities

• Provide Consultation and Advice to Others Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analysing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Analysing Data or Information Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
• Organising, Planning, and Prioritising Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish your work.
• Developing and Building Teams Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorising, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Most commonly reported Work Tasks

• Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organisational changes.
• Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.
• Analyse data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
• Plan study of work problems and procedures, such as organisational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.
• Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
• Gather and organise information on problems or procedures.
• Prepare manuals and train workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organisational policy.
• Review forms and reports and confer with management and users about format, distribution, and purpose, identifying problems and improvements.
• Develop and implement records management program for filing, protection, and retrieval of records, and assure compliance with program.
• Design, evaluate, recommend, and approve changes of forms and reports.

This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Administrative

Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.

They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.

Training can also help you progress and there are both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business and management which can support you in your career.

Training & Development Pathways

FET Centre Traineeship: Business Admin, Customer service, Supervisory & Project Management in centres around Ireland NFQ Level 5-6 Search FET Courses

FET PLC Courses: Business Management, HR, Marketing, Commerce at NFQ Levels 5-6 Search FET PLC Courses

Apprenticeship: Lean Sigma, Accounting, Financial services, Insurance, Sales Apprenticeship programmes at NFQ level 6-8 Search Apprenticeships

Higher Education CAO Entry: Business, Management, HR, Commerce, Finance NFQ Levels 6-8 Search CAO courses

Professional Development 

Postgraduate Study Options Management, Business NFQ level 9

Springboardcourses Quality and Lean Management, Cyber-Security for Managers, Management and Leadership, Management for Sustainable Development, Management of Clean Technologies, Management of Operations, Leadership and Change, Creativity, Innovation and Leadership Search Sprinboardcourses

Business excellence skillnet 

The 30% club: Growth Through Diversity 

Last Updated: April, 2023

Salary Range (thousands per year)* €37k - €50k

Salaries vary based on employer, location, experience, duties, and role.

Data Source(s):
Neuvoo/ Morgan McKinley/ CPL/ Talent.com/ Sigmar

Last Updated: July, 2024

* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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Note: data not aways available

This information has been derived from the Solas National Skills Bulletin (2023).

The five-year annual average growth for this occupation was strong; this is in part related to changes in the LFS methodology in 2017, although employment levels have also been increasing annually since then. Over 700 new employment permits were issued in 2021 for roles including risk/business analysts and project managers.

The ICT sector accounted for over a third of permits issued, although the numbers employed in this occupation in the ICT sector are small. The number of advertised vacancies in the OVATE data increased by 39%, albeit from a small base. While no shortages are evident, the skills in demand as highlighted by the Spotlight on Skills data in the introduction above (e.g. relationship management, critical thinking etc) would be of relevance for these occupations.

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