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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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Oceanographer

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Employs mathematical, engineering and scientific theories to investigate the relationships between fresh water, seawater, the biosphere, atmosphere and polar ice caps.

Science, R&D, food industry+4
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Interior designer

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Works on the design or renovation of internal spaces.

Creative arts & design+5
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Social worker

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Provides appropriate advice, support and resources to individuals who are experiencing personal difficulties to help them overcome their problems.

Social, community & youth+1
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Acoustic consultant

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Engineering+6
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Artworker

Job descriptions and industry overviews

The role of an artworker is a fantastic one if you are looking to break into the world of graphic and visual design.

Marketing, advertising & PR+5
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Risk analyst

Job descriptions and industry overviews

A crucial link in the investment chain, a risk analyst is a dynamic and diverse role.

Accounting & finance+5
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Solicitor

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Acts on behalf of and gives legal advice to private and commercial clients.

Law, legal services & patents+30
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Where are the jobs?

Careers advice and planning

Graduate salaries are continuing to rise, according to the recent gradireland survey, with the mean salary coming in just below €30k. Adding to the good news story for graduates, more employers are hiring graduates because of the vibrant economic environment with 78% hiring more graduates because of an actual increase in business.

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The labour market and postgraduate qualifications

Postgraduate study and qualifications

In a recent Irish Times postgraduate study supplement, Brian Mooney wrote about how graduates are future-proofing their skillsets with a postgraduate qualification, while also making some interesting points about growing congruence between popular sectors of employment.

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Postgraduate study in teaching and education

Postgraduate study and qualifications

To teach at primary or secondary level in Ireland, you'll probably need a postgraduate qualification to get started in your career.

Teaching & education
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Achieving 2nd Place in the 2022 FAEs

Working life

Hear From EY’s Tax Graduate Sarah Murray on Her Journey to Success

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Technology+3
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Postgraduate study in medical and healthcare

Postgraduate study and qualifications
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