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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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Biomaterials and medical devices

Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives

Careers for science graduates in the medical devices and biomaterials sectors in Ireland.

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Pros and cons of the 'gig' economy

Careers advice and planning
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Emotional intelligence-the soft skill 'x' factor

Careers advice and planning

Conor McCarthy, a performance consultant, looks at emotional intelligence and why it is such an important skill to develop, no matter what your chosen career path.

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How to make the most of your internship opportunity

Careers advice and planning

Hear from those in the know as well as industry experts on how to make your internship memorable for you and your employer.

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How to network and plan for the future

Careers advice and planning

Connecting and interacting with people virtually in both a personal and professional capacity has become the new norm. So, in this new normal how can students and graduates’ network, grow their connections and plan for the future post Covid-19? gradireland editor Ruairi Kavanagh talked to Ntsoaki Phakoe-McKevitt, careers coach at Dublin Business School, to find out.

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The graduate guide to video interviews

Interviews and assessment centres

Sinéad English of Hilt, a career management services company, writes about what video interviews actually involve, what the common misconceptions and mistakes are and how you can best prepare.

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Landing my dream job: From Waterford to Sheffield United

Interviews and assessment centres

Eoin Doyle, an international business graduate from Waterford Institute of Technology, is currently leading Sheffield United Football Club from a digital perspective. We talk to him about his career, what skills he uses and what advice he would have for anyone interested in careers in digital and social media.

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How to express yourself with confidence in an interview

Interviews and assessment centres

Confident communication skills help us to make and maintain good connections. They are essential for securing a job and vital traits once you are employed. Speech, drama and communications specialist Emma Coogan provides you with some top tips to shine at your interview.

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Registration conditions which Primary School Teachers must fulfil

FAQs

A newly qualified teacher is normally registered with the Teaching Council subject to a number of conditions which they must satisfy in order for their career to proceed.

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Is a career in law for you? Find out with an internship

FAQs

Becoming a solicitor is a big commitment. Not only does it involve a three or four year undergraduate degree, afterwards you’ll need to complete all your FE1s and do a traineeship, all of which could take longer than your undergraduate degree. For this reason, it’s important to know before you make the commitment that this is the career for you. One of the best ways to do that is to apply for one of the many internships available in the sector.

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Postgraduate study by research: what you need to know

Research

Independent research isn't just for scientists - it's a fantastic opportunity for students with a specialist interest in virtually any topic to excel.

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Post-Primary Teaching in the UK: Fact Sheet

FAQs

Check out this clear, concise fact sheet from Maynooth University on what is required in order to be a post-primary teacher in the UK

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