‘Technical skills are important but so is your ability to communicate and engage with others’
Nisha Devanathan was nominated for Graduate of the Year in 2025
Graduate Options
‘There’s a really strong learning culture and supportive work environment’
Patrick Marron has been on the Vodafone graduate programme for a year and hopes to stay with the company
‘Be curious, ask questions’: Industry professionals advise graduates on how to approach a new career
‘If you’re going to fail, fail fast and learn from it’
Understanding office politics: Personality clashes, power dynamics and unwritten workplace rules
‘It’s important to spend time observing what’s happening around you’
‘Don’t assume that you’re not qualified or experienced enough to apply’
Orlaith McEntee is a Bord Bia international graduate in strategic insight and industry capability
Planning the first steps in your career and top tips for job hunting
The first year after graduation isn’t necessarily about finding your ideal job but getting a position that offers real experience
Graduate programme: ‘You take on real responsibility and ownership of projects’
Faye Murray studied marketing at Maynooth University before applying for Lidl’s graduate programme
Seven things every graduate should know before they begin their first job
From being proactive to surviving probation, here is what new graduates need to bear in mind about full-time working
Why did you choose Ireland? Graduates from around the world give their views
Three people from around the globe who graduated (mostly elsewhere) but decided to begin their careers in Ireland
Changing course after a degree: ‘Life is too short to prioritise money over meaning’
Four people who ended up working in a completely different area from their studies tell us what made them switch
‘I knew of people in other companies who weren’t offered roles at the end of their grad programmes’
Jordan Murphy applied for the ESB graduate programme after completing his degree in electrical and electronic engineering
How to make your degree work for you
Not every graduate wants to work in their field of study but career experts say that is no bad thing
Graduate programme: ‘It’s very eye-opening, not what I expected at all, in a good way’
Reshma Thomas, a biotechnology graduate, is based at Pfizer’s Newbridge site
First job interview: Expert tips on everything from your outfit to ‘the dreaded question’
Guidance counsellor and career coach Edel Smyth shares her advice for graduates preparing to land their first job after college
‘I thought, why not study microbiology to know as much as I could about the pandemic’
Hannah Balda applied to VHI’s graduate programme
Cleared for career take-off: ‘Just go for it’ is trainee air traffic controller’s advice
Nathan Roberts applied to Airnav’s Student Controller Programme, and hasn't looked back
How should a new recruit navigate a hybrid working system?
Flexibility, boundaries and finding out how things are done are key to finding your feet in a new workplace
Ten organisations in Ireland offering paid graduate programmes
PwC, Pfizer and the Central Bank are some of the companies and statutory bodies with paid graduate programmes
A beginner’s guide to the 9-5 work week: Minimise your morning, don’t overshare
Entering the world of work can be a little overwhelming; approach it like a marathon and you will be less likely to feel exhausted
‘I really liked the idea of a 12-month programme ... where you’d get thrown into the deep end’
Naoise Finnegan (Primark) and Jack Hegarty (ESB)
I remember sitting there listening, thinking, ‘I could do something in tech and juggle sport too, like Katie Taylor’
Edel Lonergan (Deloitte) and Annie Kirwan (PwC) talk about their experiences of graduate programmes
‘I fell in love with Dublin’s international atmosphere ... so I decided to stay and build my career in Ireland’
Leire Asua (Accenture) and Hamed Benyounis (Amgen)
What’s a grad programme really like? ‘I’ve been given real responsibility from the start’
Finn Burke (EY) and Seán O’Reilly (Grant Thornton) tell us about their experiences on graduate programmes
AI ‘could significantly increase unemployment’ Oireachtas committee told
Industry experts warned that entry-level software engineering jobs could be among those first to go
The companies offering programmes that can take you from new graduate in Ireland to seasoned professional
From the Applegreen to Vodafone, a round-up of some of the businesses offering paid programmes for graduates
‘Lia’s journey encouraged me to further my own education’
Championing inclusivity and creative learning for future generations
A guide to using social media in your job search
Promote yourself, focus on LinkedIn, mind your digital footprint and connect and engage - key strategies for seeking work online
Graduate story: ‘A full-time job, marriage and children did not make studying simple, but the end goal was worthwhile’
I needed to prove to myself that third-level education can be pursued at any stage of life if the desire and determination are there
‘I opened my cafe just months before my finals. I’d known for a long time what I wanted on the menu’
Young entrepreneur was an undergraduate at the University of Limerick when an opportunity to start her own business came up
It’s a great time to be a graduate in Ireland
Employment prospects are positive for the class of 2025
Step-by-step guide to getting a place on that grad programme
Graduate programmes – entry-level jobs for recent graduates, with a focus on structured training – are an ideal introduction to employment
Eight things that help make a successful leader
We all recognise a good leader, but does it take a certain type of person to be one?
When to start thinking about work-life balance
Modern workplaces often employ perks as motivational tools to incentivise workers
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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