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Whether your career holds space travel, or more earth-bound ambitions; engineering offers a huge choice of opportunities, specialisms and the chance to see the world. Explore employers and sector advice to find your path.
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            Build an engineer’s skills set

            Discover the essential skills engineering employers look for and the ways in which you can build these.

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            FAQs
            Having hands-on experience in the industry is important for engineering students. It shows your commitment, shows you know what to expect and will give you an opportunities to use your skills in a real life environment. Having relevant experience in engineering will make you more desirable for future employers once you finish your degree.
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            So you didn’t get the engineering internship you wanted? You can still develop your skills

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            A formal placement while on holidays from college is desirable experience to get, but placements are limited. If your application doesn’t succeed, don’t panic, use the time to acquire skills which will enhance your appeal to potential employers.
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            Working life as an engineer

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            What is working life like as a graduate engineer?
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            Graduate careers advice: you and your civil engineering degree

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            As well as the construction industry, a civil engineering degree will equip you for a career in the financial, business and management sectors.
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            Discover graduate employers in engineering

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            Three Ireland
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            EirGrid
            Boston Scientific
            Irish Distillers
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            Find advice on accepting job offers, your rights, questions to ask, and how to make an impact when starting a new role. Also, discover how to bounce back from job rejections as a stronger candidate for the next opportunity.

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