Research commissioned by BT Ireland for the official launch of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition today shows almost 40% of third level students say a defined career path will be most important to them when choosing their future profession.  

This was closely followed by quality of life and comfortable working conditions at 28%, job security at 24%, high earning power at 7% and other 1%. 
 
Almost one fifth of the students surveyed said they believe they will have to leave Ireland to get experience in their chosen professions with science and technology undergraduates holding the highest percentage of students who support this statement (24%). 

Other percentages include, 22% of Education students, 21% of Humanities students and 18% of Law students believe they will have to look for work abroad once graduated. 

Furthermore, fifty five per cent of students believe they will have between 2-5 jobs during their career cycle.
 
This year’s BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition will take place from the 10th-13th of January 2018 at the RDS, Dublin. The exhibition offers one of the most coveted awards for participants, with a substantial prize fund and the BTYSTE perpetual trophy, as well as over 140 prizes for individuals, groups and teachers. In addition, the overall winner will represent Ireland at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists in 2018. 
 
Source: www.businessworld.ie