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QUIZ: What Should You Do To Upskill In 2018?

Take this quiz for inspiration.

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EACH JANUARY, WE muster the determination to self-improve, and where that can be most important is in relation to the way you work and your career path.

No matter which industry you work in, upskilling can give you a serious competitive advantage leading to more opportunities and a higher salary.

So, for a bit of fun, can we try to guess what you should do to upskill? Take our quiz below to find out.

1. Pick a high-powered job you think you'd like.
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CEO of Primark
Presenter of the Late Late Show

CEO of Web Summit
CEO of Arthur Cox
2. Pick an unusual elective to study in college.
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Introduction to HTML
Introduction to criminology

International conflict resolution
Introduction to online marketing
3. Pick a superhero.
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Spiderman
Batman

Wonder Woman
The Flash
4. Pick a TV series to binge-watch.
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Suits
Silicon Valley

Modern Family
House of Cards
5. Pick a way to get from the office to meetings.
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Chauffeur-driven car
Walking

Taxi
Public transport
6. Pick a hat.
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Answer all the questions to see your result!
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You could... try doing a course in Business Studies.
You could learn a lot from a course that looks at the ever-changing business environment and how it is influenced by political, legal, economic, social and technological factors on both a national and international scale.
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You could... try doing a course in Law.
You could learn a lot from a course that allows you to tailor your degree to focus on key areas of interest including criminal law, human rights law or corporate law.
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You could... try doing a course in Computing.
You could learn a lot from a course that adds to your computer skills with the latest technological developments and a thorough understanding of the key principles of computer science.
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You could... try doing a course in Digital Media.
You could learn a lot from a course that aims to equip students with the necessary skills to pursue an exciting career in digital media, by creating multimedia applications using digital technology.
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You could... try doing a course in Mediation.
You could learn a lot from a course that focuses on mediation as an alternative form of dispute resolution to litigation, and seeks to understand the process of mediation.
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You could... try doing a course in Journalism/Public Relations.
You could learn a lot from a course that concentrates on journalism and public relations from the perspective of a PR content creator/strategic planner who has an understanding of the media industry and is able to implement communication plans and strategies.
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Looking to upskill? Griffith College Dublin offers a selection of part-time and blended courses. These provide great opportunities to study a wide range of subjects and gain industry-focused qualifications that allow you to jump ahead in your career. You can view their blended courses here and their part-time courses here.

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