Graduates

How to stand out from the crowd and inspire interest from an employer

Soft skills can determine how well employees interact, lead, navigate challenges, and solve problems

Continuous professional development (CPD) is an essential part of most careers

Bringing curiosity to the workplace is valuable for both personal and professional growth

In order to find a job and career that makes you happy, it’s vital that graduates think strategically

Transitioning from college to a career can be both exciting and challenging

A selection of popular graduate recruitment programmes around the country

Mentors can provide guidance, support, and valuable insights to new entrants in the workplace

The current generation of students has more knowledge of certain areas than many already in the workforce

Finding a balance that meets the needs of both parties is essential for a successful working relationship

Finding a balance that meets the needs of both parties is essential for a successful relationship

Susanna Arigho is an associate in the Audit and Assurance graduate programme at Deloitte

Some bright spots for employment opportunities despite challenges in some areas

Courses increasingly involve modular approaches that allow credits to be acquired over time

Graduates, entrepreneurship and start-up ventures – the world of self-employment

A well-written resume will help make a compelling first impression on potential employers

Social media can boost your visibility and showcase your skills to potential employers

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

Focus on business and management: hundreds of courses available with every higher education institute offering a range of programmes

Warning signs in economic outlook not reflected in graduate recruitment

Grad schemes can show you all the different functions within the business before you choose to specialise in an area

As part of Grad Week we spoke to Darren McGrath from Dublin who studied Accounting at Maynooth.

A compelling cover letter should complement your CV as opposed to repeating it

As part of Irish Times Grad Week we spoke to Gráinne Ryan, from Co Meath, who studied PE and Irish at UCC. She currently works with PwC in Cork.

As part of Irish Times Grad Week we spoke to Aisling Coleman who studied Law and Accounting at the University of Limerick

As part of Irish Times Grad Week we spoke to Rachel Byrne who has a degree in Environmental Science from Trinity College Dublin

Applying for a further education course can be a first step towards a higher level qualification

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

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

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

Graduate profile: Nicola McGloughlin talks about her experience on the Aldi graduate programme.

Graduate profile: Molly Sheridan talks about her experience on the Deloitte graduate programme

Graduate profile: Lorna McGuinness talks about the KPMG graduate programme

It is no surprise that there is a slow, steady stream of young but experienced research scientists who end up leaving for the UK and US, where the notion of maintaining a career is not off the menu