General
During Senior Cycle, it's worth spending some time researching this question. Here are some useful links to get you started. Some of these sites contain self-assessment tests which may help you narrow down your list of careers.Don't forget that the Careers library has some careers material that might help. In addition, don't forget to attend all the lunch time careers talks organised by your Guidance Counsellor.
This Prezi presentation outlines a step by step approach to independently researching a career or an area to study.
Using this search you can explore hundreds of occupations. For many of the occupations, interviews with people doing that job are included.
Self assessment is the process of gathering information about yourself in order to help you make decisions based on your self-knowledge. You will have already started this process with your Guidance Counsellor. Follow this link and use their self assessment tools to find out more about yourself and your interests.