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My career in marketing - John Buckley
John Buckley, a recent Bachelor of Business Studies graduate from Dublin City University, is currently working in a fast-growing start-up agency called Modo25. The company is located in Leeds, UK. We talk to him about his career, how his job search was a little non-conventional, working life and what advice he would have for anyone who is graduating next year.

Utilities, energy and renewables
The utilities sector offers jobs to engineering graduates with many different degree disciplines.

Insurance
Graduate jobs in insurance, underwriting and actuarial work.

Job opportunities in the creative industries
Tips for art and design graduates on the job opportunities in the creative industries.

Art and design
Performing and creative arts careers for graduates: art and design.

Art and design graduates: what to expect after graduation
Career opportunities for art and design graduates: find out about the options for job contracts, self-employment and portfolio working.

How to get an internship or work placement position
Tips for students on finding and applying for a work placement or internship position.

The skills you can get from work placements and internships
Work experience and workplace skills: approach work experience strategically to get the maximum benefit when it comes to applying for jobs.

Voluntary work
Students and graduates can find many ways of getting involved in voluntary work.
