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Explore all graduate advice and guidance on gradireland

On gradireland you'll find graduate careers advice on a huge range of topics – and we're adding more all the time. Compare career options with information on what to expect from working life in different sectors, then learn how you can develop your skills, gain work experience and succeed in applications and interviews. If you're not sure what you'd like to do, don't panic: we're here to help you take those first steps into making career decisions. We also have articles on how to make the most of uni life, organise your job hunt, juggle job offers and more. Whether you're in your first year of university or have already graduated, our career advice for students and graduates will set you on the right path.
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Medicinal chemist

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Medicinal chemists play a vital role in the process of pharmaceutical developments, delivery and breakthroughs. By helping create new and more effective medicines, they use a range of chemistry techniques, primarily synthetic organic chemistry and data analysis to design and create new pharmaceutically active molecules to combat a particular disease or condition.

Medical, healthcare & dental + 8
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Building surveyor

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Is responsible for maintaining, altering, repairing, refurbishing and restoring existing buildings.

Property, construction & QS + 6
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Financial modelling analyst

Job descriptions and industry overviews

For those with an aptitude for maths, financial modelling offers a diverse, challenging and rewarding career.

Accounting & finance + 5
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Android/iOS developer

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Demand for mobile app developers across the Android and iOS platforms has never been stronger as the industry tries to keep up with surging demand.

Technology + 5
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Gurjot Sandhu, Accountant, EY

Profiles
Accounting & finance + 5
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Analytical chemist

Job descriptions and industry overviews

An analytical chemist assesses the chemical structure and nature of substances for a variety of purposes including drug development, forensic analysis and toxicology.

Science, R&D, food industry + 4
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Occupational psychologist

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Applies psychological knowledge, theory and practice to the world of work to help organisations get the best performance from their employees and to improve employees’ own job satisfaction.

HR & recruitment + 3
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Costume designer

Job descriptions and industry overviews

A costume designer is responsible for the design, creation and purchase of costumes worn in screen and stage productions.

Creative arts & design + 5
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Biochemist

Job descriptions and industry overviews

This is an exciting time in the world of biochemistry. Especially so in Ireland, where many of the world’s top pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies now have a significant presence. Many of these are investing heavily in research and development, boding well for future generations of Irish biochemists.

Science, R&D, food industry + 4
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Recruitment consultant

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Finds candidates on behalf of client companies to fill temporary and permanent job positions.

HR & recruitment + 3
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Games developer

Job descriptions and industry overviews

A games developer designs or programmes games for a variety of formats, such as consoles, wireless applications, the internet and mobile phones.

Technology + 4
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Animator

Job descriptions and industry overviews

A chance to use your creativity and technological know-how to win an Oscar. The Irish animation industry is growing fast and winning international awards for its distinctive, artistic films.

Media, journalism & publishing + 5
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