- Student Career Consultation
Expert Student Career Guidance & CAO Consultation
Help your secondary school or college student choose the right path with confidence, reduce CAO decision stress, and build an actionable education roadmap.
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What's Included:
1. Career Assessment & Pre-Work — AI-powered assessment reveals the students top career matches. Parents contribute insights via a short data sheet.
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2. 90-Minute 1-to-1 Consultation — Our expert reviews the results and narrows everything down to a clear shortlist of courses and entry routes.
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3. 60-Minute CAO Follow-Up — We sit down again to complete the CAO (or alternative routes) properly — no missed deadlines, no wrong choices.
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Also Includes: Tailored exercises, detailed reports and tailored CAO course list.
Location: Via zoom or In person (Kilternan, Dublin 18)
Cost: €350
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Tracie James
I had a careers consultant appointment with Laura Griffin and found her to be incredibly warm, welcoming, and professional throughout. She helped me work through all the options available to me and narrowed everything down into very clear, manageable steps, which made the whole process feel much less overwhelming. Her follow-up was excellent as well — she sent me all the links and information I needed to explore the courses and next steps we discussed. I really appreciated how supportive and organised she was. I would highly recommend Laura to anyone looking for career guidance and direction.
Aislinn Mullins
The career consultation and follow up session with Laura were really helpful. My aim was to have a clear career goal in mind by the end of the sessions and that was achieved. Laura used some helpful worksheets to help me to clarify what I wanted from a career and then helped me to break it down in to realistic career options that included everything that I needed in terms of purpose, strengths and more practical considerations. Laura had great knowledge on careers and courses and presented a number of career options I had not even thought of. Highly recommended for anyone who feels a bit stuck in taking steps forward in their career.
Laura Harraghy
I was recommended through a friend to book in with Laura, she helped me with career guidance and was extremely professional, she went above and beyond. I would highly recommend anyone that needs any career guidance to get in touch with Laura.
Mary Guiney
I truly cannot thank Laura enough. She is extremely knowledgeable, personable and very efficient with her time. Although I had a fair idea as to what area I was most passionate about in pursuing the rest of my career, I did not have the slightest clue as to where to start. Laura was very thorough in providing advice on all areas (further study in Ireland) or alternatively entry level straight into the publishing world in London as a career. Thank you again Laura! Mary
Holly King
Laura was great, thorough and patient and professional. She helped me gain a lot of clarity
Our Student Career Guidance is designed to help you find clarity on your path.
With so many choices from CAO courses and apprenticeships to direct-entry jobs finding your direction can feel like a huge decision for both students and parents. We pride ourselves on helping you cut through the noise and discover what’s genuinely right for you. We’ll explore your aptitude, interests, personality, and strengths to help you find your ideal career direction and guide you on how to get there.
AI-Pathfinder Career Assessment
A career assessment tool that uses advanced Artificial Intelligence, informed by years of career consultation expertise, to identify the career path that truly suits you. It works through five distinct modules Work Environment, Characteristics Profile, Aptitude Test, Workplace Values, and Personality and Goals Assessment.
You Gain:
Personalised report on careers suited to your personality and aptitude
Initial Consultation
A review of your current results and a discussion on the realistic scope for overall outcomes. An in-depth analysis of suitable careers. Clear insights into the relevant qualifications and entry requirements for these career paths. Identification of suitable third-level institutions, colleges, or apprenticeships. A comprehensive review of the CAO or alternative application processes (such as UCAS, apprenticeships, or direct entry).
Parents/guardians are warmly invited to join at the end of the session for a synopsis of our findings and recommended next steps.
Available via Zoom or in person in Kilternan, Dublin 18.
You Gain:
Tailored Career & Education Roadmap
Application Process Clarity
Confident Next Steps
Application Consultation
Review the chosen path in more detail, ensuring it fully aligns with your aspirations. Where appropriate, we can even work together on filling in your CAO form or relevant applications. We’ll conclude by setting clear, actionable goals to effectively guide you forward.
Available via Zoom or in person in Kilternan, Dublin 18.
You Gain:
Application Support
Set goals to work towards.
Ongoing confidence and support
Investment - €350
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FAQs
My child is in Leaving Cert and doesn’t know which subjects to choose. Can you help?
Absolutely. Not knowing which subjects to choose for the Leaving Cert is a very common concern, and it can feel like a huge, often overwhelming decision. Our method is designed to bring clarity: we start by gaining a deep understanding of your child’s unique interests, strengths, and aptitudes to identify potential career paths. From there, we work backwards to determine the relevant college courses and, subsequently, the specific Leaving Cert subjects required.
Crucially, we always keep in mind the importance of a balanced workload and the value of playing to your child’s natural strengths.
How do you help students choose between college, apprenticeships, and other pathways?
We take a comprehensive approach to help students choose the path that’s right for them. Our guidance goes beyond academic results, we explore their interests, personality, and lifestyle to ensure the choice is a true fit.
We’ll look at all relevant options in Ireland from universities and PLCs to apprenticeships and direct-entry jobs providing in-depth insights into each route, so your child can make an informed decision with confidence.
What is the CAO process, and how can you support us through it?
The CAO (Central Applications Office) is the central application system for undergraduate courses in Irish Higher Education Institutions. It can seem like a complex process, but we’re here to demystify it for you. We provide support by explaining how the system works, helping your child strategically order their course choices, clarifying entry requirements, and where appropriate assisting with the practical steps of filling in the CAO form, reducing stress for the whole family.
Is this guidance just for students, or are parents and guardians involved as well?
This guidance is designed to support both students and their parents or guardians. While the core sessions are held with the student, we actively encourage parental involvement especially in the later stages of the process.
We warmly invite parents or guardians to join at the end of the initial consultation for a summary of our findings and recommended next steps. We’re also here to answer any questions you may have throughout.
Our aim is to ensure the whole family feels supported, informed, and confident about the student’s future.
How does your guidance differ from what my child receives at school?
School career guidance counsellors do vital work, but they often face time and resource constraints due to large student numbers. Our guidance offers a more individualised and in-depth approach.
We dedicate focused, one-to-one time to your child’s unique journey conducting comprehensive assessments and providing personalised insights. Our aim is to complement and deepen the advice they receive at school, ensuring they leave with a truly bespoke plan that aligns with their interests, strengths, and aspirations.
My child is feeling very stressed about their future. How can you help with that?
It’s completely normal for students to feel stressed about their future especially during the Leaving Cert cycle. Our guidance is designed to alleviate that stress by providing clarity and direction.
We offer a structured, supportive process that helps your child understand their options, identify their strengths, and set clear, achievable goals. By empowering them with knowledge and a personalised plan, we help them feel more in control and confident about the path ahead.
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