Is an Outdoor Career Right for You?

Do You Enjoy Being Active, Working Outside, or Connecting with Nature?

An Outdoor Career Might Be For You.

Outdoor careers involve working in natural environments, staying active, and often protecting or managing the world around us. Whether you're interested in agriculture, environmental work, or outdoor instruction, success in these careers often starts with a love of the outdoors.

What Makes Someone Suited to Outdoor Careers?
• Enjoyment of working outside in all weather conditions
• Interest in nature, animals, or the environment
• Physical fitness and practical skills
• Independence and self-motivation
• Preference for active, varied work environments

Not sure if an outdoor career suits you? The Róisín Kelleher Career Interest Assessment can highlight your natural strengths and direction.

Examples of Outdoor Careers
• Farmer – managing land, crops, and livestock
• Landscape Gardener – designing and maintaining outdoor spaces
• Environmental Officer – protecting natural resources
• Forestry Worker – managing woodland areas
• Outdoor Instructor – leading activities such as hiking or kayaking

Outdoor careers span roles in: agriculture, horticulture, forestry, environmental conservation and outdoor recreation—where nature, activity and sustainability are central.

Want to find out if an outdoor career suits you?

Take the Róisín Kelleher Career Interest Assessment at  www.roisinkelleher.ie to discover your core career interests.

“I always preferred being outdoors, and now I can see how that can become a career.”
– Student feedback