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Our mission is to enable & empower individuals to develop the skills, self-confidence & attitudes needed to flourish in learning & work in a global economy.
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Objectives:

•We focus on solutions that support and empower students to find appropriate learning and work pathways and enable organisations to discover and capture UCD student talent and skills.
•We are passionate about enhancing the student experience and enabling students, graduates, postdocs, alumni and companies to achieve their potential.
•We are committed to offering professional high qual

ity career and professional development services including career coaching, delivered by trained and highly qualified staff.
•We were highly commended in 2016 for the centre’s work on employability. Visit www.ucd.ie/careers to find out more, or come and pay us a visit! We're also on Twitter as
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LinkedIn - https://ie.linkedin.com/in/ucdcareers

25/11/2024

Calling all UCD graduate students pursuing a career in research 🔊

Next Tuesday, we are hosting a Careers Masterclass & World Café event for Graduate Researchers in the UCD Global Lounge from 1:30 - 4:00 PM.

On the day, you can learn how to:

⭐ Identify transferable skills developed over the course of your doctoral degree
✍️ Highlight your skills concisely on your CV
💬 Communicate your skills effectively in interviews
🤝 Share what career support graduate research students are looking for when pursuing next steps

🍕 Free pizza will be provided on the day

If you are a Graduate Researcher and this sounds interesting to you, then sign up here: https://buff.ly/4eKKHoq

19/11/2024

Tomorrow’s Set for Success workshop with the Central Bank of Ireland, covering techniques for creative problem solving is the last of the semester.

We have had an amazing range of sessions covering everything from embracing technology in practice to the art of persuasion, with over 250 students attending the five workshops 🎉

For all those registered, tomorrow’s session will take place from 2-3 pm in the Moot Court in the Sutherland Building. We hope to see you there 🙌

Huge thanks to all employers who took part in Set for Success - we are already looking forward to next year’s programme!

19/11/2024

Next Tuesday, we are hosting an Early Career Researchers Alumni Panel from 5:00 - 6:30 PM in the Ardmore Boardroom. Make sure to come along!

The panel will share how skills developed during their research degrees shaped each of their respective career paths. This exciting panel discussion will feature:

🔬Alannah Chalkley, Forensic Science Ireland
🖥️Nik Maheshwari, Senior Manager of Data Science, EY Ireland
💾Agatha Mathos, Data Scientist, Axa Ireland
💼John Walsh, Emerging Technology and R&D Manager, ESB
🧪Craig Jakes, QC Separations Scientist, Bristol Myers Squibb

There will also be time for a Q&A, so if you have any burning questions about where your research degree can take you, then make sure to join us!

Register here: https://buff.ly/4fSHQut

18/11/2024

Today, as part of the Legal and Professional Skills module at UCD Sutherland School of Law, the Careers Network team were thrilled to welcome back four UCD alumni to share their insights and career journeys with students 🌟

Thank you to the wonderful panelists:

💼 John Gallagher – Officer at PAI Partners
⚖️ Oisin Mag Fhogartaigh – Judicial Assistant to the Supreme Court of Ireland
🏦 Esh*ta Bahadur – Senior Customer Operations Specialist at AIB’s Collateral & Valuations Centre of Excellence
📚 Rory Purcell – Trainee Solicitor at McCann Fitzgerald

Our panelists provided invaluable advice on navigating the professional world, building meaningful careers, and the critical skills that helped them succeed after graduation. A huge thank you to each of them for taking the time to give back and for sharing their expertise with the next generation of professionals. 💬👏

14/11/2024

Calling all companies ready to connect with UCD students! We are currently accepting exhibitor bookings for the 2025 Internship Fair.

The fair will take place on Tuesday 28 Jan 2025 from 12:00pm - 5:00pm on Belfield campus. This is your opportunity to showcase your internships and graduate programmes, engage directly with UCD students and alumni, and boost your brand visibility on campus.

Don’t miss out—reserve your place by Tuesday, January 7! 🎓

Sign-up now - https://tr.ee/vsag3gFyqw

14/11/2024

Yesterday our penultimate Set for Success session took place 📸

This week, students took a deep dive into the art of Advocacy and Influencing with . This session, focused on developing leadership skills, blended theory and practice to give attendees invaluable insight into advocacy. In the first half, attendees explored 5-6 essential skills for any advocate or barrister:

💼 Authenticity - Staying true to your values.
🤝 Integrity - Building trust through honesty.
📖 Storytelling - Communicating with purpose for your audience.
✍️ Preparation - Mastering every detail.
🎤 Delivery - It’s often how you say it that makes the impact!

The second half saw participants putting these skills into action, analysing a complex case study. Their challenge? To work in groups and determine whether to convict or acquit. Thanks to Alan Byrne BL, Paul McCarthy SC, Carla Fusciardi Wallace and Lindsay Bond for joining us. Just one more session to go! 💪✨

13/11/2024

Last week, we kicked off the UCD Career Mentoring Programme with an exciting launch event in the UCD Village!

This programme, a partnership between and , has been helping students connect with alumni mentors for over 10 years, and it continues to go from strength to strength. This year, we’re expanding beyond 1:1 mentoring to include mentoring circles, career development workshops, and more, offering students even more ways to learn, grow, and build connections for the future.

Thank you to Professor Colin Scott for sharing insights on the benefits of mentorship, and to everyone who made the evening a success! Special shout-out to our inspiring speakers, mentor Grace Oladipo and mentee Verónica Ibeas Fernandez, who highlighted the incredible value of building these connections. Stay tuned for more updates on the programme and don't miss the opportunity to get involved in the future.

05/11/2024

🎓 Are you one of Ireland’s top undergraduates? Applications for Undergraduate of the Year Awards 2025 are now open! 🏆

There are 12 awards covering a range of fields including innovation, law, engineering and more.

With amazing prizes and exclusive career opportunities on offer from the sponsorship partners, this is a great chance to be recognised for your skills and dedication.

Visit to find out more on how to apply 🌟 Applications close on 3 February 2025.

01/11/2024

📸 Event Recap: Precision in Practice - Developing Attention to Detail 👀🔍

Last week, law students had the fantastic opportunity to attend another fruitful Set for Success session hosted by industry experts 💼👏 The session focused on building precision and attention to detail - essential skills for those entering into the law profession.

Missed it? Sign up for our next session in the programme now via MyCareer📲

31/10/2024

Our final Alumni Panel in the current series was a wonderful success! ✨

A big thank you to our inspiring panelists who shared their journeys and insights into careers in media and journalism last week. We were thrilled to have Aisling Grennan from and Kerrie Patten from join us in person, while Jade Wilson from joined online! 🖥️

Missed this session? Stay tuned for more events and opportunities to connect with industry professionals in your area of interest! 👏

30/10/2024

🚀 Final Tech Talk of the Year! 🚀

Calling all Computer Science students: don’t miss your chance to go from Zero to Hero in data partitioning with ! Tomorrow’s session offers the opportunity to level up your data skills and dive into scaling solutions for massive datasets.

💡 Tech Talk: Data Partitioning - From Zero to Hero
📅 Learn hands-on techniques for scaling and processing
👩‍💻 Walk away with strategies for real-world data challenges

Spaces are limited—secure yours now and be ready to take on big data in 2024! Register now via Careers Connect 📲

29/10/2024

Calling all Research masters and PhD candidates 🔊

Next Tuesday, we are hosting a Careers Masterclass & World Café event for Graduate Researchers.

On the day, you can expect to:

⭐ Identify transferable skills developed over the course of your doctoral degree
⭐ Evidence your skills concisely on your CV
⭐ Communicate your skills effectively in interviews
⭐ Have your say in how best your careers service can support you

🍕 Free pizza will be provided on the day

If you are a Graduate Researcher and this sounds interesting to you, then sign up now.

Sign up here: https://buff.ly/3BVYKK7

22/10/2024

Our fourth Set for Success workshop is tomorrow with Arthur Cox discussing the importance of precision and attention to detail in law practice ✍️

Set for Success is a series of employer workshops that provide UCD Law students with an insight into the skills that law firms are looking for.

This year's sessions will take place on Wednesdays from 2-3 pm in the Moot Court in the Sutherland Building.

Register here: https://buff.ly/4en98IE

18/10/2024

Next Wednesday, we have our third Alumni Panel event! This one is about Careers in Media & Journalism, so if you’re curious about roles in journalism, TV or media organisations, then this is the event for you 📺

This Alumni Panel event is happening next Wednesday, 23 October at 3:00 PM in Th. O, Newman.

This is your chance to connect with those who have been where you are now and are now working in the media industry!

Register now here: https://buff.ly/3YqSCCj

15/10/2024

Our third Set for Success workshop is tomorrow with Mason Hayes & Curran LLP giving a session about persuasion and enhancing your legal communication skills 🗣️

Set for Success is a series of employer workshops that provide UCD Law students with an insight into the skills that law firms are looking for.

This year's sessions will take place on Wednesdays from 2-3 pm in the Moot Court in the Sutherland Building.

Register here: https://buff.ly/4en98IE

11/10/2024

Our Employer Insight events bring employers direct to you on campus. Don't miss the chance to meet the Frontier Economic team next Wednesday!

📍 Where? UCD Newman building, Room G208-ART
📅 When? Wednesday 16 Oct from 12:00 to 1:00 PM

The session will provide an opportunity to be part of an interactive presentation focusing on one of Frontier Economics' previous high-profile projects. Students will have the chance to brainstorm potential resolutions to issues faced by a real client and to learn about what goes on behind the scenes when working on a case.

Sign up here: https://buff.ly/4h4KXky

10/10/2024

Our Employer Insight events bring employers direct to you on campus. Don't miss the chance to meet the RBK team next week!

📍 Where? UCD Quinn School of Business (Hall)
📅 When? Tues 15 Oct from 11:30AM to 2:30 PM

Meet the RBK team to hear about their 2025 Graduate Programme opportunity to embark on a professional growth and development journey.

Applications from all disciplines are welcomed.

10/10/2024

Next Wednesday, we have our second Alumni Panel event! This one is about Careers in Teaching, so if you’re interested in teaching or you want to know more about the Professional Masters in Education, then this is the event for you 🧑‍🎓

This Alumni Panel event is happening online next Wednesday, 16 October at 5:00 PM.

This is your chance to connect with those who have been where you are now and are now successful teachers!

Register now here: https://buff.ly/3ZWzkpq

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