Graduates in Ireland

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

Knowing your professional worth and understanding parameters around fair pay are vital skills for grads

Health and wellness programmes can help improve job satisfaction

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.

Grad schemes are aiming to attract the best and brightest talent

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

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

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

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

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

Graduate profile: Sarah Whelan talks about the Accenture graduate programme she took part in.

Graduate profile: Kacey Maher talks about her experience on the Jameson graduate programme

Research shows most graduates will start their career with small and medium sized enterprises