CAREERS FAIR
gradireland Graduate Careers Fair 25
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Hosted by
gradireland
08 Oct 2025
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11.00am-5.00pm
RDS, Hall 8 Simmonscourt, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 E6N6
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This is the largest careers event of its kind in Ireland, exhibiting a multitude of Ireland’s leading companies and postgraduate providers with ample jobs, internships, and courses available to apply for on the day. This year promises to be as popular as ever, be sure to pre-register your interest!
Hosted by
gradireland
Why Attend?
Build your network and interact with top employers and postgraduate providers at a wide range of stands. Get the answers and information you need to take the next step on your career path.
Gain expert feedback from careers professionals at 1:1 CV Clinic sessions.
Find internships, graduate programmes and immediate start roles, with hundreds of open positions advertised on the day.
Access exclusive insights on the hot topics and practices of each employer's industry at the live Seminar Sessions, spread across four different stages.
Current Event Exhibitors
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Programme
Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Generations 'Understanding Recruitment process in Ireland'
Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Generations – Understanding the Recruitment Process in Ireland
- Focus Areas:
Knowing the difference between agency and in-house recruiters
Understanding the meaning and importance of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Defining an umbrella company
Dealing with phone calls
Preparing for an interview – researching the company
Developing good checklists
Writing an outstanding Curriculum Vitae
Composing thank-you notes
Effective follow-up tactics
Q&A session
Juracy Antunes
HR Recruiter Early Careers
Juracy Antunes is an HR Officer at the World Health Organization with over a decade of experience spanning public, private, and nonprofit sectors. An Irish-Brazilian professional, he is the author of Navigating Ireland: Building Your Dream Career and Navigating Your Career: A Comprehensive Guide to Unlocking Your Professional Potential. Juracy is trilingual (English, Portuguese, and Spanish) and serves on the boards of TENI, Grow Mental Health, and the Irish Penal Reform Trust, championing diversity, inclusion, and career development.
Finding Your Balance: Thriving in Work and Life After Graduation
"Work Life Balance" offers strategies for successfully managing your career while maintaining a fulfilling personal life. Learn practical tips to set boundaries, prioritize tasks, and achieve harmony between work and life.
Join RSM, Kerry, Enterprise Mobility, and Deloitte for this panel!
Jack Myles
RSM Ireland Speaker
Isabel Lordan
Kirsten Lee
From Application to Offer: Navigating the Hiring Process
"From Application to Offer" explore how to excel in every stage of the recruitment process. Gain insights on crafting standout applications, acing interviews, and leaving a lasting impression during onboarding.
Join Musgrave, Ryanair, Forvis Mazars, and Kerry.
Patrick Gorry
Patrick is a Banking and Aviation Finance partner in the audit and assurance financial services division of Forvis Mazars in Ireland.
His 18 years of experience with Forvis Mazars includes leading teams that deliver domestic and international financial institution audit mandates and providing audit and assurance services to leasing groups, structured finance vehicles and investment firms. Patrick is the co-lead of Forvis Mazars in Ireland Audit Quality Team which is responsible for in-house technical training, support and methodology development. Patrick sits on the Audit Partner People Group in the firm which is charged with designing and implementing the firm’s audit and assurance people strategy which focuses on supporting and developing a team of talented, diverse and ambitious people who are equipped with the critical skills to master the challenges the audit profession faces.
He is a fellow member of Chartered Accountants Ireland.
Siobháin Scanlon
Siobháin Scanlon is Early Careers Manager at Musgrave, where she leads the award-winning Graduate Programme and other early talent initiatives. A qualified coach and experienced facilitator, she also supports colleagues as an internal coach and is a senior adjunct lecturer at University College Cork, providing insights on workplace readiness and growth mindset. Under her leadership, Musgrave has won multiple accolades at the gradireland Graduate Recruitment Awards, affirming her impact in shaping Ireland’s graduate development landscape.
Beatrice Lupi
I’m Beatrice Lupi, Talent Acquisition Lead for Early Careers and Strategic Talent Sourcing at Kerry. I specialize in identifying and engaging future-focused talent across Kerry’s strategic growth areas. My work spans both early careers and experienced hires. I focus on building strong, tailored connections with niche talent segments and aligning sourcing strategies with business needs—ensuring our Talent Network is diverse and strategically aligned with our future hiring plans.
Before Kerry, I briefly worked in agency recruitment and spent five years in Talent Acquisition roles across Operations and Supply Chain.
Colm Judge
"Inclusion in Action: Building Workplaces That Work for All''
This talk highlights the value of fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates differences. Discover how embracing diversity enhances collaboration, innovation, and overall workplace success.
Join Grant Thornton, Deloitte, and Irish Life for this panel discussion!
Sarah Kerrigan
Sarah Kerrigan is the CSR & Climate Engagement Manager at Irish Life, where she leads impactful programmes including P-TECH, which supports education and career pathways for students, and the Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs partnership.
She is a proud TU Dublin graduate and an active member of Irish Life’s Able Life Employee Resource Group, promoting inclusion and accessibility.
Sarah is passionate about creating inclusive workplaces, driving sustainability, and promoting female participation in sport.