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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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Your degree in IT

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Job opportunities for IT graduates.

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Graduate CV FAQ's

Applications

It can be hard to know what you should and shouldn't include on your graduate CV, but there are certain elements that must be there. Follow our checklist to find out what.

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Your degree in mathematics

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Job opportunities for maths graduates.

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Richard Mahoney, Business Development Assistant, Company C3 Projects

Profiles
Management & business
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The benefits of graduate training programmes

Careers advice and planning

Most large companies employing graduates have graduate training programmes in place. These can be a valuable bridge between university and working life.

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Finding a summer placement abroad

Vacation schemes and work experience

If you're looking for an international placement, there are many organisations offering work abroad and study abroad programmes. Granted, many programmes are suspended indefinitely due to the pandemic, but they will return.

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What recruiters want

Applications

Recruiters are looking for something in particular when they advertise a job. If you can show that you have the qualities they're looking for you can give yourself a distinct advantage. Knowing how to analyse what an employer wants in a job advert can give you a real edge.

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Private banking

Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives

Private banking is a good career choice for graduates with good numerical sense and great interpersonal skills.

Investment banking & fund management
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Sport, leisure and entertainment

Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives

Hospitality, sport, leisure and tourism careers for graduates: sport, leisure and entertainment.

Hospitality, sport, leisure & tourism
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Investment management and fund management

Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives

Investment banks, investment management companies and fund management companies offer a range of job opportunities for graduates.

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Bank of Ireland
Investment banking & fund management
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Tourism and travel

Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives

Hospitality, sport, leisure and tourism careers for graduates: tourism and travel.

Hospitality, sport, leisure & tourism
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Events management

Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives

Hospitality, sport, leisure and tourism careers for graduates: event management.

Hospitality, sport, leisure & tourism
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