Yesterday CAO offers were made to students around the country after a Leaving Cert year like no other.

Entry points for most courses increased across all colleges but more than half of applicants for degree level courses got their first choice while some will have been left disappointed.

To discuss this as well as professionals looking to make a move in career direction, Susan was joined by Lynda Barry, a Career Consultant at Lynda Barry Career Consulting.

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