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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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Private banking

Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives

Graduate careers in private banking.

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Government departments

Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives

Public sector and civil service careers for graduates: government departments.

Charity, public & civil service+9
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Electronics

Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives

Careers for engineering graduates in the electronics sector.

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Employment trends in tourism and hospitality

Careers advice and planning

Labour market information: tourism, hospitality and leisure in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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Engineering research

Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives

Research opportunities for engineering graduates

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Narayanan Ramanathan, Software Development Engineer in Test, Microsoft Ireland Research

Profiles
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Joanna O'Donnell, Technical Manager, Augher Co-operative

Profiles
Retail, business & commercial services+9
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How to boost your confidence

Interviews and assessment centres

Ways to help you minimise the stress and maximise your performance on the day.

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Joanne McKenna, Direct Merchandiser, Coca-cola, Hellenic Bottling Company

Profiles
Retail, business & commercial services+9
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Career options for graduates

Careers advice and planning

Graduate training programmes may have the highest profile on campus, but there are many other routes into today’s job market.

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Writing tips to improve your job applications

Applications

When applying for jobs, it's important to use the right words to get your message across. Here are our tips on good writing that will help you make a good impression.

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Rules for an effective job search

Careers advice and planning

Whether you’re in your final year, or have already graduated, here are tips on the best way to find your first graduate job.

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