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Construction economics/quantity surveying
Manages all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects. Likely projects in Ireland include the development and construction of major projects, such as residential and retail development, office buildings, schools, hospitals, bridges, roads and sewerage.

Your first job
Your first graduate job brings new challenges, from workplace etiquette to dress code. These tips will help you make the transition to working life.

Your degree in nursing
Job opportunities for nursing graduates.

Your degree in IT
Job opportunities for IT graduates.

Graduate CV FAQ's
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.

Your degree in mathematics
Job opportunities for maths graduates.

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

Finding a summer placement abroad
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.

What recruiters want
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.

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

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