University is not the only way to career - Leaving Cert results

AS close on 60,000 students celebrate the results of their Leaving Certificate exams, the focus will inevitably turn to third-level education and the scramble for CAO points.

For those students who are extremely able and academic in their approach, this will be a joyous time of looking forward to spending the next three or more years at a third-level institution.

For others who may not get enough points for their chosen subject, it will be an anxious and upsetting time.