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What are virtual internships and how do they work?
Virtual internships are a way of undertaking work experience with an employer but done digitally and remotely rather than in person.
Get the skills you need for a new world of work.
While the working world continues the process of recovery from the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic, graduates are having to develop new job skills, as the world of work has undergone a fundamental shift.
10 tips for excelling in your internship
Internships provide invaluable professional experience and allow you to test the theories, competencies and concepts you’ve been introduced to throughout your time in college – not to mention they increase your chances of being offered a full-time job, as again according to gradireland research, most employers told us that doing an internship or placement was the best way for students and graduates to address skills deficits.
Other ways to find a job
For a variety of reasons, you may miss out on some jobs on your job search as many companies do not always advertise the positions, they have available. Here are some tips for taking your job hunt up a notch by penetrating the ‘hidden’ jobs market and getting ahead of the competition when it comes to graduate jobs.
8 do’s and don’ts for social media and your job hunt
How to land the interview
Make sure you stand out from the competition when writing a job application and land an interview.
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Angel Olajide, Musgrave
Angel Olajide talks to gradireland about working as a finance graduate with Musgrave.
Max Darby, Musgrave
Max Darby on his career as a data scientist with Musgrave.
