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Business, consulting and management span multiple sectors, from careers in commerce, banking, financial services, consulting and much more. Your graduate career in these sectors can be both dynamic and diverse, with excellent career progression opportunities.

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Kerry

Accounting & finance +7

Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. We innovate with our customers to create great tasting products, with improved nutrition and functionality, while ensuring better impact for the planet.
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Grant Thornton

Accounting & finance +9

Our unique approach has helped us become one of Ireland’s fastest-growing professional services firm. We’re looking for creative thinkers with fresh ideas and traditionalists who dream big. We’re not just looking for grads with a business background, we want grads from all disciplines. We know that the right people come from many different places and spaces.
  • 1 Jobs
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An Post

Management & business +4

Our core purpose is to act for the common good, improving the lives of people in Ireland, now and for generations to come. Our commitment is to deliver high quality and affordable services, supporting communities across the State and respecting the environment.
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Applegreen

Retail, business & commercial services +4

We are global leaders and innovators in roadside hospitality encompassing food, fuel and convenience offerings. We are the largest motorway service are operation in both Ireland and the US and the second largest in the UK. At present, we employ over 17,000 employees across Ireland, UK and the US and have annual revenue of more than €4.1 billion.
  • 3 Jobs
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Aldi Stores (Ireland) Limited

Accounting & finance +5

With roots dating back to 1913, Aldi (short for Albrecht Discount) entered the Irish market in 1999. Aldi is one of the world’s most successful retailers. We have a vast network of over 160 stores across the country and have ambitious plans to open many more
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Lidl Ireland

Retail, business & commercial services +6

Mastering logistics. Facing crises. Helping to feed the nation. When you work with Lidl you learn essential skills for an essential business. It’s hard work, but it’s rewarding in every sense - with unrivalled career development, serious opportunities for personal growth and a unique programme which is tailored to you.
  • 13 Jobs
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ESB

Accounting & finance +6

ESB is Ireland’s leading energy company. We have been supplying power to industry, communities and individuals for over 90 years. Through innovation, expertise and investment, we are leading the way in developing smart and sustainable energy systems to meet the demands of modern life, both at home and overseas, making us a vital part of building a brighter, more sustainable future.
  • 1 Jobs

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Actuary

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An Actuary is someone that analyses data and works with statistics, using mathematical skill to assess or predict the probability of an event happening and its financial consequences. The decisions of actuaries can affect thousands of people so it is a well-paid job, with a lot of responsibility. Wherever there is risk, there are opportunities for actuaries.
  • Accounting & finance +8

Management consultant

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Works to improve an organisation's position or profile or a particular section such as IT, human resources or production.
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Risk analyst

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A crucial link in the investment chain, a risk analyst is a dynamic and diverse role.
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Business Adviser

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Business advisers provide financial and strategic advice to small and mid-sized companies.
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Agricultural consultant/adviser

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Advises farmers, landowners and conservation organisations on business and technical solutions.
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Management Accountancy

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Management accountants specialise in providing information and advice to managers in all kinds of organisations.
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NetApp
NetApp

NetApp

Technology + 2

We're forward-thinking tech experts with heart. We have a knack for spotting opportunities that others in the industry miss. And it pays off. Companies that know about cloud technology come to us first for advice and partnership. We’re friendly that way.

KPMG
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KPMG

Accounting & finance + 7

Great things happen when talent meets opportunity. KPMG hires talented and ambitious students from all degree disciplines who join the firm on our Graduate Programmes, Work Placements and Summer Internships. We have opportunities in Audit & Assurance, Tax Consulting, Deal Advisory, Consulting, and KPMG Law in our Dublin, Belfast, Cork and Galway offices and we are keen to hear from students wishing to join Ireland's leading professional services firm.

Deloitte
Deloitte

Deloitte

Accounting & finance + 7

As the world's largest global professional services network, we build on more than 175 years of service and a network of member firms that spans more than 150 countries and territories. Together, Deloitte’s more than 330,000 people worldwide aim to make an impact that matters for our clients, people and the society we live in.

AIB
AIB

AIB

Accounting & finance + 7

AIB is an employer that you can believe in. At AIB, we have a clear purpose - Empowering people to build a sustainable future. That goes for our employees too. We work to ensure that AIB is a place where diversity is welcome, everyone can thrive, and inclusion is a universal experience. Our Award-winning Graduate Programme offers you the opportunity to gain a diverse set of experiences and capabilities to accelerate your career and personal growth.

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AbbVie

AbbVie

Engineering +3

AbbVie is the 4th largest biopharmaceutical company globally. Focusing on delivering medicines in the areas of Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Virology, Eye Care and Aesthetics. AbbVie now has 50,000+ employees globally, with ~2,600 in Ireland.
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Uisce Éireann

Uisce Éireann

Charity, public & civil service +6

We live water! Start your career with a splash! As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, we are responsible for providing water and wastewater services throughout Ireland. Our vision is of a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. We're all about making a real impact with innovative water services that help communities thrive. Join us on this journey as we turn our vision into reality.
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Kerry

Kerry

Accounting & finance +7

Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. We innovate with our customers to create great tasting products, with improved nutrition and functionality, while ensuring better impact for the planet.
Kerry
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publicjobs

Accounting & finance +8

At publicjobs, we are the centralised provider of recruitment, assessment and selection services across the civil and public service. We are committed to providing a premier recruitment facility to our clients, including Government Departments, Agencies and Local Authorities, in order to successfully employ suitable candidates. Additionally, we deliver an effective gateway to identify suitable individuals for consideration by Ministers for appointment to State Boards. We provide an open and transparent recruitment process to identify top-quality candidates for public sector roles, with a strong reputation for independent and merit-based selection. We are privileged to support the Irish Government and our clients to deliver high-quality public services through the recruitment of a diverse, highly talented and committed workforce that reflects the diversity of the society that it serves.
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Wix

Wix

Technology

Dedicated to bringing +260M users a complete solution for building professional websites, managing their businesses and growing without limits.
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