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Your career in construction and property

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        The construction and property careers advice you need right now

        Getting into the construction sector

        From the skills and work experience you need for working in the sector to the type of work you could be doing, these are the vital topics that will help you on your way to career success.

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        Work experience in the construction industry

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        Like getting a start in most other industries, getting an internship or experience in the construction sector is a vital first step.
        • Property, construction & QS +6

        Apprenticeships: a proven successful alternative route

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        When it comes to deciding on a career path to follow, the route that traditionally comes to mind is full time study in college or university. While many will take this route to their chosen career, it might not be for everyone.
        • Property, construction & QS +6

        Building services engineer

        Job descriptions and industry overviews
        Advises about, designs, installs and maintains cost-effective and energy-efficient systems for building services such as water, lighting, heating, air conditioning, lifts and telecommunications.
        • Property, construction & QS +6

        Site manager

        Job descriptions and industry overviews
        A site manager is responsible for supervising construction sites and running construction projects.
        • Property, construction & QS +6

        Graduate employers in construction and property

        Get industry-leading career advice and opportunities from graduate employers.

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        ESB
        Kingspan
        SISK
        EirGrid
        daa
        Three Ireland

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        Finding a job

        Find the advice and guidance you need at the start of your career, as well as tips for structuring your job hunt, building your network and showcasing your potential.

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        Learn how to succeed in graduate interviews and assessment centres with our advice on answering tricky interview questions, on the essential research you need to do before an interview and on tackling assessment day exercises.

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        Discover and build the skills that graduate employers are looking for. Explore career advice and find the tools to help you develop and showcase your potential.

        Job offers and working life

        Navigating job offers and working life can be tricky early on in your career. Learn all about job offers, what to ask and how to ace your first role.

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        Discover and build the skills that graduate employers are looking for. Explore career advice and find the tools to help you develop and showcase your potential.

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