UCD Careers Network

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

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
and
LinkedIn - https://ie.linkedin.com/in/ucdcareers

🚨UCD STUDENTS: WE’RE HIRING! 🚨Are you looking for flexible, paid work on campus? We are on the hunt for enthusiastic, mo...
20/06/2025

🚨UCD STUDENTS: WE’RE HIRING! 🚨

Are you looking for flexible, paid work on campus? We are on the hunt for enthusiastic, motivated students based in Belfield to join our team and support the work of the UCD Careers Network! 💼👩‍🎓

This is a great opportunity to:

✔ Gain valuable paid experience

✔ Develop key skills to add to your CV and LinkedIn profile

✔ Build your network

✔ Make a real impact on student life (and career journeys!)

📅 Deadline to apply: Midnight, Sun 6 July 2025*

*Applicants must be available for remote interview on Weds 23 July and for a training day on Thurs 28 August on campus.

Apply now: https://tr.ee/kt9pmuJBIV

Huge congratulations to Michael Connolly (PhD Mechanical Engineering) for being shortlisted as UCD’s entry for the U21 R...
18/06/2025

Huge congratulations to Michael Connolly (PhD Mechanical Engineering) for being shortlisted as UCD’s entry for the U21 RISE (Real Impact on Society and Environment) Showcase! 🌍🚗

Michael’s innovative project on appendable drag reduction devices for road vehicles tackles the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 9, 12 & 13, offering a smarter, greener future for transport 🌱

Michael was awarded a €500 One4All voucher, sponsored by UCD Careers Network and the UCD Innovation Academy, for his outstanding video submission - now featured alongside global nominees on the U21 RISE Showcase platform 💻

He is pictured here with Aradhna Mathur (UCD Careers Network) and Thomas Macagno () 📷

Watch his video submission now: https://tr.ee/IJMlrbYQEE 📲

Are you a graduate researcher ready to take the next steps in your career journey? Join an upcoming Graduate Researcher ...
06/06/2025

Are you a graduate researcher ready to take the next steps in your career journey?

Join an upcoming Graduate Researcher Careers Masterclass this summer - a practical, interactive workshop designed to help you transition from PhD to employment. The market for jobs in both academia and other sectors is competitive so you'll need to plan ahead, be strategic in your job search and find ways to articulate your skills and experience.

🗓️ Choose a date/time that suits you:

👉 Tues 24 June | 11AM - 2PM
👉 Weds 16 July | 9:30AM - 12:30PM
👉 Tues 19 August | 10AM - 1PM

📍 Location: UCD Global Lounge

🔗 Spots are limited – register now via the link in our bio!

Calling all UCD PhDs and Postdocs 🔊Join us on Thursday 29 May for our Early Career Researcher Company Networking Event. ...
13/05/2025

Calling all UCD PhDs and Postdocs 🔊

Join us on Thursday 29 May for our Early Career Researcher Company Networking Event. Meet companies, funders and NGOs interested in talking about the “PhD Talent Pipeline: jobs that don’t exist yet”.

The agenda:

✅Breakfast and welcome by Prof Kate Robson-Brown, UCD VP for Research, Impact and Innovation.

✅Dr Claire O'Connell will then moderate a panel discussion on "The PhD Talent Pipeline: jobs that don't exist yet?" There will be speakers from Research Ireland, CeADAR, the Wheel, IDA , and our own Marie S Curie Postdoc fellow Shane O’Donnell.

✅Brunch and free-form networking 🤝

🗓️Thurs, 29 May
🕤09:00 - 11:30 AM
📍Astra Hall, UCD Student Centre

This event is currently at capacity, so there is a waiting list in operation.

Add your name to the waitlist here: https://careersconnect.ucd.ie/leap/event.html?id=7688&service=Careers%20Service

Students! It's not too late to get job market ready 🚨 Join one of our upcoming Career Ready Bootcamp sessions in May - a...
28/04/2025

Students! It's not too late to get job market ready 🚨

Join one of our upcoming Career Ready Bootcamp sessions in May - an interactive 3-hour session packed with everything you need:

✨ Job search strategies

✨ LinkedIn hacks

✨ Networking tips

✨ CV & cover letter secrets

✨ Interview skills

Whether you’re hunting for internships, part-time roles, or your first full-time opportunity, these sessions will give you the tools and confidence to navigate the job market with ease.

Attend in person on Mon 19 May or join virtually on Tues 27 May. Come to one session or all four on the day, we only ask that you are mindful of others when coming & going🙏

Register now via the link below and see the schedule for further details.

https://tr.ee/Pxcpv9-3pw

What an inspiring day at yesterday's 2024-2025 UCD Advantage Awards Ceremony!🏆 We were delighted to celebrate the incred...
24/04/2025

What an inspiring day at yesterday's 2024-2025 UCD Advantage Awards Ceremony!🏆

We were delighted to celebrate the incredible achievements of our awardees who went above and beyond to develop their co-curricular skills, contribute to the community, and make the most of their UCD experience🙌

A huge thank you to all our speakers who made the event so special, including UCD Registrar Professor Colin Scott for his thoughtful opening remarks and our passionate student speakers Marcus Tidey and Hollie McDonnell for sharing their journeys.

Shout out to Niamh Byrne McKenna from UCD in the Community who shared insights into the rich benefits of volunteering and Ronan O’Rourke from UCD Student Recruitment who leads UCD's Student Ambassador Programme. Thanks also to Sophie Carey and Aradhna Mathur from the Careers Network team for highlighting the value of community engagement and co-curricular experiences recognised by the Advantage Award Programme.

Congratulations to everyone who joined us to celebrate their achievement in what has been a record breaking year for the programme✨ For those that may have missed out, don't forget to visit the link in our bio and join one of next year's information sessions to find out more.

15/04/2025

Reminder to all 2024 graduates - Ireland’s Graduate Outcomes Survey is now live! Find out more about via this helpful video 📹

Check your inbox now or follow the link below to complete the survey in minutes, and to be in with a chance to win a €100 One4all voucher🎁

Why take part?

✅ Have your say on education, employment, and future policies

✅ Help UCD and the Higher Education Authority to shape career prospects for the next wave of graduates

✅ Win a €100 One4all voucher!

Complete the survey now: https://tr.ee/mA_nN5ZMnj

Huge congratulations to Tanissha Shankar (BEng Electronic & Electrical Engineering), for being the first student to comp...
11/04/2025

Huge congratulations to Tanissha Shankar (BEng Electronic & Electrical Engineering), for being the first student to complete the Career Ready Programme! 🎉

Swipe now to read a Q&A about her experience📲

The Career Ready Programme, launched in late 2024, is designed to support students in refining their career goals, through extended career coaching sessions and a personalised employability programme tailored to their college and current level of 'career readiness'.

For Tanissha, completing the programme has been a huge milestone, giving her a clearer vision of her future and the confidence to step into the next phase of her career. She encourages fellow students to take full advantage of every opportunity - whether it’s engaging with mentors, attending events, or applying for internships.

Well done Tanissha - we can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next!



🔗 Learn more about the Career Ready Programme here - https://www.ucd.ie/careers/students/buildyourskills/careerready/

It's time for our final Future Skills session - Analytical thinking with ! 📊💡Join us tomorrow for the final session of t...
01/04/2025

It's time for our final Future Skills session - Analytical thinking with ! 📊💡

Join us tomorrow for the final session of the 2024-2025 Future Skills programme! will lead an interactive workshop on analytical thinking, using data-driven decision-making to tackle student transport challenges.

What to expect:

✅ Problem-solving using real-world data
✅ Learn about key analytical frameworks
✅ Focus on team collaboration and developing presentation skills

📆 Weds 2 April
📍 SCI E 1.17/1.18 ALE
🕔 5-7 PM

Don't forget - you need to attend a minimum of five sessions (& complete the relevant reflective assignment) to be eligible for the certificate in Future Skills. As always, the session may be fully booked but please do come along on the day and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

Breaking news! 🚨 The UCD Advantage Award deadline has been extended to Sunday, 6 April!You now have extra time to submit...
31/03/2025

Breaking news! 🚨 The UCD Advantage Award deadline has been extended to Sunday, 6 April!

You now have extra time to submit your application and get recognised for your achievements beyond the classroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your CV and gain valuable recognition for your co-curricular activities.

Apply now and take advantage of this final chance! ⭐

Follow the link in our bio to submit your application.

Looking for a career that makes a difference?Don't forget to register for our Careers with Impact event next week to exp...
28/03/2025

Looking for a career that makes a difference?

Don't forget to register for our Careers with Impact event next week to explore careers in charities, NGOs, and the public sector!

Did you know that we have a number of panel discussions taking place throughout the event?

🕚 11:15 - 11:35 AM | Careers in the public sector - Hear from Dublin City Council, Enterprise Ireland & the Department of Agriculture.

🕐 1:15 - 1:35 PM | Careers in charities and NGOs - Hear from Gheel Autism Services, ISPCC & the Peter McVerry Trust.

Don’t miss your chance to connect with employers, get advice on the skills required, and explore pathways to careers in these organisations. Open to all UCD students, with particular relevance for those in Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Register now via MyCareer and drop in as you like on the day!

Do you have a strategy in place to ensure a successful transition from PhD to employment?🤔 The market for jobs in both a...
28/03/2025

Do you have a strategy in place to ensure a successful transition from PhD to employment?🤔

The market for jobs in both academia and other sectors is competitive so you'll need to plan ahead, be strategic in your job search and look at ways to articulate your skills and experience.

These interactive graduate researcher careers workshops will help you to:

✔️ Articulate the value of your research
✔️ Identify transferable skills developed in your doctoral degree
✔️ Evidence your skills concisely on CVs
✔️ Communicate your skills effectively in interviews

Register via MyCareer for upcoming sessions on Tues 1 April and Thurs 1 May!

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