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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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Elaine Hayes, Leader Development and Talent Management Consultant, Zurich

Profiles
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Jason Fitzgerald, Construction Superintendent, JT Magen

Profiles
Property, construction & QS+6
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#GradStories Lieutenant Donal Clare, Irish Defence Forces

Profiles
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My career in marketing - John Buckley

Careers advice and planning

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.

Marketing, advertising & PR+4
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Utilities, energy and renewables

Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives

The utilities sector offers jobs to engineering graduates with many different degree disciplines.

Engineering
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Insurance

Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives

Graduate jobs in insurance, underwriting and actuarial work.

Banking, insurance & financial services+5
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Job opportunities in the creative industries

Careers advice and planning

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

Creative arts & design
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Art and design

Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives

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

Creative arts & design
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Art and design graduates: what to expect after graduation

Careers advice and planning

Career opportunities for art and design graduates: find out about the options for job contracts, self-employment and portfolio working.

Creative arts & design
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How to get an internship or work placement position

Vacation schemes and work experience

Tips for students on finding and applying for a work placement or internship position.

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The skills you can get from work placements and internships

Vacation schemes and work experience

Work experience and workplace skills: approach work experience strategically to get the maximum benefit when it comes to applying for jobs.

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Voluntary work

Vacation schemes and work experience

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

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