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How To Be The Best Remote Intern
The worst that can happen is them saying no - but they will remember your initiative and they will appreciate your enthusiasm.
The Student Collective
The Student Collective is an innovative student-led and student-focused organisation that aims to bridge the gaps in support available to sixth-year students. We do this through our three-part initiative; One-on-One mentoring, a database of information, and content creating.
My Graduate Life: Happiness Omochere
Often, organizations hiring international employees want to see evidence that candidates can thrive in a global environment. The mere fact that you’re studying abroad and are now looking for a job tends to be all the evidence they need for the type of valuable skills you have...
How to Adapt to Remote Learning as a Student!
While it can seem daunting at the start entering a virtual classroom once you take one class you will be able to see how the new world of online learning can benefit you...
My Graduate Life: Alex Doyle
From the get-go when I landed in a PLC course I’ve been championing them ever since to whoever will listen to me. They are brilliant and open up a lot of avenues and possibilities for those who attend them – but only if you put the work in...
My Graduate Life: Eimear Corri
I began researching medicine courses and the various entrance pathways and discovered that there were 2 entry pathways available to me once I had completed my degree...
My Graduate Life: Surbhi Mahon
Advice to students and graduates who are unsure on what to do next, don’t be afraid to go outside your comfort zone and try something different. I commuted to Dublin for 3 months, before this I had never left Carlow on my own. I thought that I would not be noticed because I was studying in an IT in a small town...
My Graduate Life: Caitlin McGarry
Applications take time. Don’t be disheartened in the (very likely) case that you aren’t successful in your first, second or even third application. Keep exploring what roles you are interested in and that you qualify for, apply and don’t lose hope, which I appreciate is easier said than done. Stick with the process. The perseverance is rewarding in itself...
My Graduate Life: Rebecca (One Oh One Mag)
Life after university is definitely a bumpy ride, but the biggest piece of advice, as cliche as it sounds, don’t compare yourself to other graduates. Your journey is your journey, whatever pace, or destination...
The Irish Graduate 