How it works

Your answers are where we begin.

You don’t need a course or job title in mind. The Compass asks about what interests you, how you prefer to work and what matters in your life, then brings your answers together in a personal report.

Choose Ireland or the United Kingdom for recommendations from the relevant catalogue.

1. What draws you

   The activities that catch your attention, the subjects you want to understand and the work you would like to do more of.

2. How you like to work

   Your preferences around people, independence, structure and pace, and the conditions that could help you concentrate, contribute and develop.

3. Where you are starting from

   For students, we ask about subjects and school. For adults, we consider experience, qualifications, location and income needs. These details help make the recommendations relevant to the life you have.

Your answers help us identify courses or careers worth exploring in your chosen country.

1. 01

   Choose the help you need

   Dream Courses helps you explore what to study. Dream Jobs helps you consider the work that could suit you and how you might get there.

2. 02

   Buy your report

   Dream Courses costs €99. Dream Jobs costs €149. Pay once, with no subscription or ongoing fees.

3. 03

   Take The Compass

   Answer questions about your interests, activities and how you like to live and work or study. Then tell us about your subjects and school, or your working life, before an Ikigai reflection. There are no right answers. Choose what feels true for you.

4. 04

   Read your personal report

   See what your answers suggest about you, with up to five potential strengths, points to consider and courses or careers to explore. Each recommendation gives you reasons to look further. Your next steps help you begin, and your report stays in your account to revisit as you decide.

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