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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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How to structure your job hunt

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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.

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All the ways you can get support from your University

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How to bounce back from job rejection

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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.

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Meet Jonathan, a Senior Treasury Analyst at PTSB

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Meet Jonathan, a Senior Treasury Analyst at PTSB

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Meet Roisin, a Customer & People Graduate at PTSB

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Meet Roisin, a Customer & People Graduate at PTSB

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Applying for jobs - when should you disclose your disability?

Diversity, equality and inclusion

Disclosing your disability in your job application could be a positive move.

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Disclosure Guide

Choosing an employer

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.

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#Gradstories Meet Virginia Karimi Njagi, a Graduate Engineer at Uisce Éireann

Working life

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.

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#GradStories Aisling Callaghan, Asset Planning Graduate, Uisce Éireann.

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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

Choosing an employer

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?

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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. 

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Growing Sustainably Every Day - Our Sustainability Strategy

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Growing Sustainably Every Day - Our Sustainability Strategy

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