Irish Examiner journalists on life lessons learned from summer jobs that helped shape their future careers

Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary recently spoke about the value of young people taking on summer jobs, saying they are an indicator of work ethic and future success. Eight ‘Irish Examiner’ journalists reflect on their experiences of working as students and how those early roles shaped their careers

Clockwise from upper left: Irene Feighan; Deirdre O'Shaughnessy with her friends, including her future husband; Jillian Bolger; Esther McCarthy.

Esther McCarthy: Long Island multi-tasking

Esther McCarthy asleep at her shared student accommodation after a long day’s work.