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My internship experience with the UN: Eimhin McEvoy
An internship in an accountancy firm
The scope of working in the accountancy industry is truly global, yet the early years can be challenging as you seek to balance working life with passing your professional exams. That’s why an internship with an accountancy firm before you graduate can give you a worthwhile perspective on what you can expect.
My internship experience: Thomas Delahunt, accounting intern
Thomas Delahunt of accounting firm JPA Brenson Lawlor. talks about what his internship has done for him in terms of career choices
Graduate outcomes 2022: Key findings
The latest data from the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and Central Statistics Office and includes new graduates from 2017, 2018 and 2019 as well as new outcomes information up to 2020. This report also for the first time includes data by institution and also details the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and related public health measures on 2019 graduates.
What can I do with a retail & services management degree?
See where your career in retail and services management can take you.
What is the ‘green economy’.
The term 'the green economy' has been coined to describe the broad range of goods and services that fall within the spectrum of environmental and natural resource use, management and protection.
Why choose an environmental career?
Against the tide of many sectors, the career opportunities associated with environmental sustainability are growing slowly but steadily.
Environmental areas of focus in the Republic of Ireland
With pressure on to achieve EU targets, there has been considerable progress made, with a lot more still to do.
Environmental job opportunities in Northern Ireland
The green economy in Northern Ireland shows similar promise. Research has indicated that targeted investment and growth of the renewable sector could potentially create up to 30,000 jobs.
Why insurance apprenticeships are an alternative to college
Sandra Harvey Graham of the Insurance Institute of Ireland writes on why the recently expanded apprenticeship schemes represent an excellent opportunity for both jobseekers and industry.
From botany to business: my consulting internship with Deloitte
David Madden, a recent botany graduate, made the decision to get some business experience by doing a consulting internship with Deloitte. He says that a good company can help you develop skills that will be useful in any job.
Tech sector salaries
Graduates landing jobs with employers in the IT sector can expect, on average, to earn just under €30k in their first graduate job, according to gradireland research. Technology is an area with strong earning potential but remember to focus on the right job and developing your skills first.
