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Tips for graduates: how to deal with job interview nerves
A graduate job interview can fill the most confident of us with dread and anxiety. But don't panic. Good preparation and a few simple techniques can help you shine, even if you're naturally shy.
How to structure your job hunt
Entering the job market as a young graduate is a daunting task. From figuring out what you are interested in, to sending out seemingly endless applications, maybe getting to various interview stages and assessment rounds, and likely facing some rejections, it can be a tiring process.
All the ways you can get support from your University
How to bounce back from job rejection
If you’ve just received an email starting with “Dear Candidate, thank you for your application. Unfortunately…”, you’re not alone. After investing hours researching the company, tailoring your CV and cover letter, completing online assessments, and perhaps even making it through interviews, to then receive a rejection can feel like a punch to the gut.
Meet Jonathan, a Senior Treasury Analyst at PTSB
Meet Jonathan, a Senior Treasury Analyst at PTSB
Meet Roisin, a Customer & People Graduate at PTSB
Meet Roisin, a Customer & People Graduate at PTSB
Applying for jobs - when should you disclose your disability?
Disclosing your disability in your job application could be a positive move.
Disclosure Guide
Disclosure means informing someone or to make the information known, in this case to the employer or your college, about your disability, specific learning difficulty or mental health difficulty.
#Gradstories Meet Virginia Karimi Njagi, a Graduate Engineer at Uisce Éireann
My name is Virginia Njagi. I work for Uisce Éireann which is also known as Irish Water. I’m a Graduate Engineer in Asset Management and Sustainability.
#GradStories Aisling Callaghan, Asset Planning Graduate, Uisce Éireann.
My name is Aisling Callaghan. I’m a graduate in Asset Planning with Uisce Éireann.
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Workplace Wellness Guide: Thriving as a Professional with a Disability
Navigating the workplace as a disabled professional can be both rewarding and challenging. While there’s growing awareness around reasonable accommodations and workplace inclusion, balancing your physical and mental health alongside work can sometimes feel like a juggling act.
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Are you the next Graduate Planner at one of Ireland's City or County Councils?
Try your hand at being a Graduate Planner at one of Irelands 31 City or County Councils! Gain insights that prepare you for the role and decide if this is the career for you.
