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Emotional intelligence-the soft skill 'x' factor

Conor McCarthy, a performance consultant, looks at emotional intelligence and why it is such an important skill to develop, no matter what your chosen career path.

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No idea where to start?

Where are the jobs?

Careers advice and planning
Graduate salaries are continuing to rise, according to the recent gradireland survey, with the mean salary coming in just below €30k. Adding to the good news story for graduates, more employers are hiring graduates because of the vibrant economic environment with 78% hiring more graduates because of an actual increase in business.

Your options with a 2:2 degree

Careers advice and planning
According to data from the Higher Education Authority, up to 25% of students graduating get a 2:2 degree. With a 1:1 or a 2:1 viewed as an imperative for many jobs, what are the career options for these students in their graduate job search? Thankfully, there are plenty!

What is a graduate programme?

Careers advice and planning
So what is a graduate programme or graduate job? Isn’t it the case that any job done by a graduate is a ‘graduate job’? Well there’s a little bit more to it than that, within the graduate recruitment

Selecting the right career path

Five questions to ask a potential employer

Careers advice and planning
Careers events represent a fantastic opportunity to meet and ask questions of potential employers. Many employers also bring graduates who are currently on their graduate programmes to attend their stand, so you can ask them what life inside these companies is really like!

Internships with large graduate recruiters: tips for success

Vacation schemes and work experience
Internships are an integral part of recruitment for big graduate employers. Here’s some tips from gradireland on how to apply and look for the latest opportunities.

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#GradStories Sarah Joyce, Project Worker, Peter McVerry Trust

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What is your name, job title and employer? My name is Sarah Joyce and I am a project worker with the Peter McVerry trust. What are the main tasks you do in your job in a normal week? My role within th

#GradStories Aisling Branigan, Audit Assistant, Deloitte

Profiles
What is your name, job title and employer? My name is Aisling Branigan and I'm an audit associate in Deloitte. What are the main tasks you do in your job in a normal week? The normal week for me would

#GradStories Kate Donegan, Trainee Solicitor, A&L Goodbody

Profiles
What does your job involve? There are four seats during the time at A&L Goodbody as a trainee solicitor. Currently I'm in my second rotation and I'm in the funds department, which is part of the corpo

Where your degree can take you

Graduate careers advice: you and your aerospace engineering degree

Degree subjects
One of the most dynamic, constantly evolving and diverse sectors of aviation, an aerospace engineering degree can provide you with the basis of a high-flying career!
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Graduate careers advice: you and your chemical engineering degree

Degree subjects
A chemical engineering degree is recommended for anyone interested in how the physical world functions or who wishes to be involved in the development of ground-breaking technologies.
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Graduate careers advice: you and your environmental science degree

Degree subjects
A degree in environmental science provides you with the necessary skills and experience for a career in the environment sector, along with a variety of other employment opportunities.
  • Agriculture, animals & plants

Learn from graduate employers

Get industry-leading career advice and opportunities directly from graduate employers. Discover what employers are looking for in their hiring processes and how to unleash your potential.

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