Information technology

In the modern world, technology plays a huge role not just in our daily lives, but in practically every organisation, business and institution. Possessing the right qualifications gives you the opportunity to work in a variety of different circumstances, be it through self-employment, working for private industry, the civil service or for an NGO or charity.

Graduates landing jobs with employers in the IT sector can expect, on average, to earn just under €30k in their first graduate job, according to gradireland research. Technology is an area with strong earning potential but remember to focus on the right job and developing your skills first.

While there are jobs available in IT, they require a specific set of skills, qualifications and attributes. Find out what your CV needs to stand out to recruiters in this sector.

Computer science graduates are equipped for roles as varied as games developers and technology managers.

The work of computer scientist and computer engineers do overlap in certain areas but computer science is a discrete profession and one that attracts some of the world’s brightest minds.

A programmer writes code – but that’s not all there is to the job. Programmers must have a range and depth of skills and a strong knowledge of related areas to create “good” code.

An IT consultant advises, plans, designs and installs information technology systems for their clients.

Watch our video (below) what skills employers are looking for, and what skills are commonly lacking, in graduates. Also, read about what hard and soft skills you should be developing for a successful career in the text sector.

The situations you may encounter in a finance sector interview and how to respond.