Opportunities and challenges for new graduates
Ireland needs graduates who are open to challenges and committed to continuous skill development.
Graduate Options
Skill, experience and expectations - navigating workplace realities
How graduates and employers work to meet each other’s expectations
Graduate programmes 2025: What is available in Ireland?
A selection of popular graduate recruitment programmes around the country
How best to leverage your degree for career success
A degree can provide you with in-depth knowledge and specialised skills that are valuable in the workplace
Fulbright offers Irish graduates chance to participate in flagship US programme
More than 2,500 postgraduate students, scholars, professionals and teachers from all disciplines have participated in the Fulbright exchange programme between Ireland and the US
10 tips on how to prepare for the workforce
How recent graduates can adapt to and thrive in their new work environment.
Mastering your digital footprint: how to build a professional online presence
How to stand out from the crowd and inspire interest from an employer
Bridging the gap between academic learning and workplace skills
Soft skills can determine how well employees interact, lead, navigate challenges, and solve problems
Showing initiative: How to make and keep making an impression
Preparing in advance of your first day also helps you be a step ahead.
CPD: It’s not over yet – why lifelong learning is here to stay
Continuous professional development (CPD) is an essential part of most careers
Getting a handle on workplace culture
Transitioning from college to a career can be both exciting and challenging
Grads ‘in many ways’ best placed to take the risks in new business development
We look at some of the key considerations for graduates who are interested in starting their own business
Trinity College Dublin to end grouping of students by degree grade at graduation ceremonies
TCD hopes move to alphabetical order means no graduand will feel singled out on basis of academic achievement
What skills do employers look for in their employees?
We look at the top qualities employers look for in their employees
What do graduates want from employers?
Work-life balance, flexible work environments and career development, we look at what grads care about
You’ve just been hired - should you go to the office?
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.
Getting through the interview process
Interviews can be gruelling for even the most extroverted people
Job hunting the tried and tested way
Looking for a job can be a difficult business. We look at how a new graduate might best approach the challenge
Because you’re worth it: A graduate’s guide to negotiating your salary
Knowing your professional worth and understanding parameters around fair pay are vital skills for grads
How remote learning provided graduates with skills for future careers
Soft skills have become crucial success factors in the workplace, says Orla Bannon, director of careers at Trinity College Dublin
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