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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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Real world experience with a professional services internship programme

Careers advice and planning

Every year global professional services firm, PwC, hires over 70 interns as part of its internship programme. We spoke to Maeve McSweeney, PwC's Internship Coordinator, and Claire Doyle - a 21 year-old UCC student studying finance, who completed the internship programme in 2014 and has been offered a graduate position - about the programme.

Accounting & finance + 8
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Internships in the NGO sector: What to expect?

Careers advice and planning

The NGO sector is an extremely rewarding sector in which to work, one which can involve a lot of interesting and challenging work. However, due to the nature of the sector, recruitment is generally at low levels compared to the number of graduates hoping to work in the sector.

Charities & voluntary sector + 6
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The internship interview: what you need to know.

Vacation schemes and work experience

Got an internship interview coming up? It’s vital you know what’s expected of you and how you should prepare.

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The Intel Insider Podcast

Working life

Stories from the people behind the tech

Technology + 1
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In the interview hot-seat

Applications

What admissions tutors are likely to ask... and how to respond.

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Pharmacologist

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Undertakes scientific investigation and analysis of drugs, chemicals and other substances to discover how they affect biological systems and to assess how they can be used safely.

Medical, healthcare & dental + 3
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Forensic scientist

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Examines traces of substances in an attempt to associate or disassociate suspects with victims/crime scenes.

Science, R&D, food industry + 4
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Guidewire Basecamp: Navigating My Career Journey - Frank

Advice

You choose the door, we'll give you the key. Guidewire Basecamp provides all the resources you need to discover your tech career. From intern to graduate and beyond, you'll be able to go your own way and get hands-on experience, all while being supported by teammates and mentors. Read about Frank's experience and how he was able to Leap Further in his career at Guidewire.

Technology + 1
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Navigating My Internship: Johari Garcia

Working life

Guidewire Basecamp graduates and interns are able to take on real work and responsibilities from day one, all while receiving support to grow, learn, and ultimately thrive. At Guidewire, we work with our interns to map out potential career paths and growth opportunities. Johari Garcia, now a full-time Salesforce Engineer with Guidewire, reflects on her experience kickstarting her tech career as a Salesforce Engineer Intern in Mississauga, Canada.

Technology + 1
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Kaseya hiring 1,000 people for Dundalk office

Working life

Kaseya to double amount of hires for it's Dubdalk office over the next 2 years.

Technology + 1
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Miami Heat and Kaseya partner up

Geographical

Today, we are beyond thrilled to announce that Kaseya, the leading global provider of unified IT management and security software for managed services providers and IT professionals, is now “the Official IT Solutions Partner of the Miami HEAT.” ? ? The home of Miami HEAT will be known as the “Kaseya Center" — effective immediately.

Technology + 1
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Psychologist, sports

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Sports psychologists help athletes and other sports people to use psychological principles to achieve optimal mental health and to improve performance on the field.

Medical, healthcare & dental + 3
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