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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.

Work experience during university
Vacation schemes and work experience
Ways for students to gain work experience, including internships, summer jobs, vacation exchanges and part-time work.

Patrice Arrigan, Primary School Teacher, Carrigaline National School
Profiles
Teaching & education+4

Getting a job in management consulting
Careers advice and planning
How to get a graduate job as a management consultant
Management consulting+1

Retail management
Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives
Retail, sales and customer services careers for graduates: Retail management
Retail, business & commercial services+9

Melissa White, Graduate Engineer, Asidua
Profiles
Technology+10

Stephen Carter, Senior Support Consultant, SAP SSC
Profiles
Technology+10

Ciara McDaniel, Financial Software Consultant, Murex
Profiles
Technology+10

Lorna Brady, Graduate Trainee, Vodafone Ireland
Profiles
Technology+10

Elaine Denning, R&D Food Scientist, Kerry Group
Profiles
Science, R&D, food industry+4

Stephen Purcell, Software Development Engineer in Test, Microsoft
Profiles
Technology+10

Arlene McGurk, R&D Officer, Mindmill
Profiles
Medical, healthcare & dental+3

Publishing
Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives
Media and publishing careers for graduates: publishing
Media, journalism & publishing+3
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