Grad Week

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

There are a number of tips, strategies, and important things to know before you start the job-hunt

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

Warning signs in economic outlook not reflected in graduate recruitment

We look at the top qualities employers look for in their employees

Work-life balance, flexible work environments and career development, we look at what grads care about

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

Remote work and hybrid home-office arrangements could soon be a thing of the past as companies make a concerted push for a return to the office.

Interviews can be gruelling for even the most extroverted people

As part of Irish Times Grad Week we spoke to Simon Kearney who studied Global Business in DCU.

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

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

Starting a new position can be daunting. We talk to some recruitment experts to find out how to thrive from day one

Looking for a job can be a difficult business. We look at how a new graduate might best approach the challenge

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 Una Harty who studied Nanoscience, Physics and Chemistry at TCD.

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

If your new job is not working out, don’t fret – you have plenty of options. Here, two career experts share their advice

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

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

Leaving college is an exciting time for many students as they are about to embark upon a life path

Many companies claim they are making strides in this area but is it enough?

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

Soft skills have become crucial success factors in the workplace, says Orla Bannon, director of careers at Trinity College Dublin

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

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.

From setting boundaries to managing expectations we look at the challenges faced by fresh graduates

Health and wellness programmes can help improve job satisfaction

Assessment of soft skills increasingly an essential part of the hiring process

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

We talk to six experts about what awaits university graduates about to enter the workforce

A selection of top tips you should consider for every step of the job application process

Graduate programmes are a good opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience

Graduates don’t usually have work experience – so what do they need to do to get it?

The graduate schemes attracting the brightest talent from Ireland’s universities

My Career Path: Claire Byrne studied Business Studies in DCU and is a sales organisation graduate with Lidl

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