Temporary Field Work Assistant

How I found this job:
Website / word of mouth.

Training provision in this company:
Nothing structured - just on-going.

Career development / progression in this company:
Nothing so far but have heard talk of opportunities.

Most important skills and knowledge I use in my job:
Freshwater ecology knowledge, general computer skills / analytical skills.

Most interesting part of my work:
Fieldwork

Most challenging part of my work:
Very long fieldworking hours, often physically challenging - but great fun all the same.

Advice for current TCD students entering the employment market:
Keep taking any small bits and pieces of employment in your field and you'll gradually build up experience. keep up as much contact with as m any potentially useful contacts as possible