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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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Graduate careers fairs

Careers advice and planning

Careers fairs are a chance to make personal contact with leading graduate recruiters, and allow you to meet many employers in a short period of time.

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Teacher, special education

Job descriptions and industry overviews
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Travel agent

Job descriptions and industry overviews

A travel agent sells holidays and/or business trips to members of the public.

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Housing manager/officer

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Takes responsibility for the maintenance and management of rented properties on behalf of the local authorities.

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Your options with a 2:2 degree

Careers advice and planning

According to data from the Higher Education Authority, up to 25% of students graduating get a 2:2 degree. With a 1:1 or a 2:1 viewed as an imperative for many jobs, what are the career options for these students in their graduate job search? Thankfully, there are plenty!

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The secret of successful postgraduate interviews

Applications

How to make an outstanding impression at the interview for your postgraduate course.

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How to choose your academic supervisor

Research

It's crucial to find someone you can work with and trust to guide you through your thesis.

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Web developer/designer

Job descriptions and industry overviews

With a mix of creativity and tech know-how, web designers are the ones who give websites the look and “feel” that makes people want to visit them.

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Five reasons why research could be right for you

Research

The supports available from the Irish Research Council mean that a career in research is rewarding, stimulating and engaging. Many highly qualified researchers apply each year, which means that the application and selection process is highly competitive, but why couldn’t you be one of them? Here are some of the reasons why people choose a career in research.

Science, R&D, food industry+4
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What can I do with an international business and languages degree?

Job descriptions and industry overviews

See where a degree in international business and languages can take you!

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Internships: how to get started

Vacation schemes and work experience

There is a lot to do to ensure you can get the internship you're looking for. Follow our tips on how to get organised and give yourself the best chance of succeeding.

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How to become a teacher in Ireland

FAQs

There have been significant regulatory changes within the teaching sector over recent years, with access to this popular sector now subject to a process regulated by the Teaching Council in the Republic of Ireland. Read our advice on how to get your teaching career started.

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