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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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We have to keep the momentum going | Inclusion and Diversity at State Street

Working life

We spoke with Nathalie Gauthier, vice president in Talent Marketplace and co-chair of the Black Professionals Group. Nathalie talked about her 12-year long career at State Street and how she was deeply invested in various inclusion, diversity and equity initiatives. She was also the first person to be selected as the State Street sponsored 2020 Rising Star Award winner from the Women’s Bond Club (WBC).

Management & business+2
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Luke Feely - Associate Software Developer at Expleo

Advice

Since I joined everyone has been extremely friendly and helpful and has made me feel right at home.

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David Lynch - QA Associate at Expleo

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I have enjoyed the work environment within Expleo. Usually, when starting a role, it can be a scary thing and reaching out to others and asking questions. However, upon starting with Expleo I never felt this way.

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Camilla Robino - QA Associate at Expleo

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My job involves testing functionalities and looking for defects that users may encounter. I help developers to gain the quality of the product ensuring that all the functionalities are correctly delivered.

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Helping students design digital hacks for global challenges

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Imagine helping to solve some of the world's most pressing issues – climate change, environmental damage, pollution – supported by some of the world's leading experts. And you are then allowed to develop your solution for the next seven months into the foundations of your own startup company while still in your early twenties.

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From Sport To Sustainability – Out of this world thinking, down to earth people

Working life

Conor Bradley has striven for success from an early age. Well known for his skills as a Gaelic footballer and his down to earth attitude, he’s also ambitious and a committed environmentalist. He has a First Class Honours Masters in Aerospace management, is a fluent French speaker and is now studying for his accountancy exams.

Accounting & finance+2
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We’ll give you options. You deliver your best

Working life

Cassandra Ezechukwu describes EY company culture and collaboration.

Accounting & finance+2
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In the areas that matter for your career – graduate Colm Conneely talks cyber security

Working life

Cyber security is an ever-changing dynamic industry and talent is being sought out more than ever before.

Technology+2
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Interview with area manager for Aldi, Nicola McGloughlin

Working life

I was impressed with the programme’s detailed structure and how it included spending time at every level of the operational business, starting as a trainee store assistant.

Retail, business & commercial services+3
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A Curriculum for the 21st Century

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What makes the Schwarzman Scholars curriculum unique? According to Executive Director Lara Tiedens, it’s the way the program responds to the current moment. “The Schwarzman Scholars curriculum,” she says, “was designed to equip Scholars with the knowledge, critical thinking, problem solving and interpersonal skills to develop into leaders amidst the changing geopolitical landscape of the 21st century.”

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Scholar Industry Showcase: Law, Government and Policy

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From earning their juris doctors to serving in local governments, Schwarzman Scholars Alumni are strongly represented in law, policy and government positions throughout the world. Read on to see what some of our Scholars have been up to since earning their masters in global affairs at Schwarzman College.

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Tips for your application - Allianz

Geographical

Find the right job and then remember: Your application is your business card.

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