Graduates in Ireland

Employers will often cite soft skills ahead of skills more traditionally associated with qualifications achieved at college

From Aldi to Vodafone, here’s a round-up of some of the companies offering paid programmes that can take you from new graduate to seasoned professional

Opportunities for graduates cited in life sciences, finance, construction, pharmaceutical, engineering and technology

We look at some of the key considerations for graduates who are interested in starting their own business

Senior recruiter and career coaches share tips on securing the right opportunity

Ellen Coleman studied at Shannon College of Hotel Management and at the University of Galway. She has been working at EY Dublin for almost two years

Alison Rae studied commerce in UCD before joining KPMG’s tax department

Alice Lynch studied international modern languages in University College Dublin. She is currently working as a Jameson brand ambassador in Málaga

Tarah O’Sullivan studied chemistry in UCD and is an associate at PwC’s tax department

Sinéad Reidy studied engineering at University of Galway. She joined the ESB in September 2020

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Molly Wheeler studied nursing and commerce at UCD. She is currently an Associate at Deloitte’s Assurance Graduate Programme

Katherine Burton studied history and geography at UCD and works as a content curator at the Economic and Social Research Institute

Sinéad Carroll studied science at UCD and now works as a Life Sciences Technology Consultant at Accenture in Ireland.

Therese O’Connor returned to college as a mature student to study Communications in DCU. She is currently participating in the Vodafone graduate programme

Higher proportion of well-off students earned in excess of €40,000 after graduation

A selection of graduate schemes aimed at attracting the best and brightest talent from Ireland’s universities

As part of Irish Times Grad Week we spoke to Sanjena Bhutani who studied marketing in Trinity.

As part of Irish Times Grad Week we spoke to Luciana Fragoso who studied Computer Science in Brazil.

As part of Irish Times Grad Week we spoke to Aoife Nolan who studied marketing at DIT.

As part of Irish Times Grad Week we spoke to Una Harty who studied Nanoscience, Physics and Chemistry at TCD.

As part of Grad Week we spoke to Caroline Willis from North Caroline who studied Commerce at UCD.

As part of Irish Times Grad Week we spoke to Ruth Fagan, from Co Meath, who has a degree in applied languages from UL.

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Graduate profile: Lisa Barry talks about her experience on the PwC graduate programme.

Employers are looking for attributes such as practicality, communication, collaboration and confidence, says expert

As you set out on your career path after college the following advice is worth considering.

Good communications skills and having a better understanding of others can help you in your new role

Growth in employment not matched by additional supply in labour, says Ibec

‘Graduates sometimes underestimate themselves due to their lack of experience’

Grad schemes are aiming to attract the best and brightest talent

Housing and property market are crippling younger workers, says economist

Saving is not something anybody enjoys doing, but if it’s possible for you, the rewards can be plentiful

Third-level institutions offer career development services to students and graduates

Graduate schemes can be an entry route into many professions while internships can provide valuable experience

Companies from very different sectors are hiring, and many of them are open to graduates from any discipline or background.

My graduate programme: Clare McCourt, Pinsent Masons

Graduate profile: Bonga Dlamini O’Carroll completed the Accounting Technicians Ireland apprenticeship

Graduate profile: Yanyan Zhang talks about the EY graduate programme