SKILLS
UCD: Ireland's Global University
UCD is one of Europe’s leading universities, currently ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions world-wide.
UCD is also Ireland's most globally engaged university with almost 40,000 students drawn from 152 countries, including over 5,000 students based at locations outside of Ireland.
www ucd ie/about-ucd
UCD Careers Network
UCD Careers Network is a Career and Employability Professional Service that aims to develop the skills, attitudes, and attributes of students to prepare them for the world of work.
Our Careers & Skills Consultants work directly with undergraduate, Masters & PhD students and Postdoctoral Research Fellows. With a dedicated Internships and Employer Engagement team, we pride ourselves on remaining aligned with industry trends and building strong relationships with employers.
UCD Careers Network offers a range of opportunities for you to engage with students, promote your vacancies, and increase your brand awareness on campus ...all so that you can recruit the brightest and the best
UCD Recruitment Fairs
Belfield Campus - O'Reilly Hall Smurfit
*Avail of a reduced rate of €500 euro for the Smurfit Fair when registering for one or more Belfield Fairs
Employer events
Throughout the academic year, we offer a variety of opportunities for employers to target, engage, and recruit UCD undergraduate and postgraduate students through events which are free of charge
On-campus events
Employer Insight Stand
During teaching term, Autumn & Spring Trimesters
Host an employer stand on campus and give students insights into your opportunities
Workshop
During teaching term, Autumn & Spring Trimesters
Enable students to develop key employability skills through interactive themed skills workshops, below
Themed skills workshop
Set For Success
Open to Law students Autumn Trimester
Deliver a skills session with UCD law students and give them insights into the world of work
Future Skills Programme
Open to all disciplines Spring Trimester
Lead an interactive workshop on-campus teaching students a key employability skill
Careers with Impact
Open to Arts & Humanities and Social Science & Law students Spring Trimester
NGOs, charities & public sector bodies can network and engage at this bespoke event
Employer feedback
We got the opportunity to meet some very interesting students, some of which have joined our organisation
We had many enthusiastic students approach us to share their experiences and academic interests
Digital events
No time to come on-campus? No problem.
Talk to students virtually, via social media and digital campaigns.
Instagram takeovers or Q&A
Take over the @ucdcareers account for a day to reach almost 10,000 followers
Increase brand awareness
Answer student questions in real time
LinkedIn Newsletter
Fortnightly LinkedIn Newsletter direct to 11,000 subscribers
Highlight any vacancies, events or blogs, e.g., advice-led / a ‘day in the life’ of a recent graduate Direct to subscriber mailboxes
Advertising job vacancies
Employers have free access to the UCD Careers Network online jobs portal MyCareer which allows you to:
Complete your own employer profile
Post your current vacancies directly to students
Please check our vacancy policy before posting
Contact our team on careers@ucd.ie to create your free account
Academic Internship Programmes
UCD provides a wide range of academic internship programmes, embedded into the curriculum across all six colleges and supported by the Careers Network.
Academic internships are accredited university modules They are a three-way partnership between the student, employer and the university.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
WIL is an educational approach that combines theory with practical, work-related experiences. UCD offers students over 12,000 work-integrated learning experiences annually, with our employer and industry partners. These experiences can include:
Internships
Clinical placements
Field trips
Projects with industry including elements such as guest lecturing and mentoring
Access diversly talented, highly motivated students who are well trained in their discipline
Early engagement helps you assess potential to fill future graduate positions
What are the benefits for employers?
Engagement with UCD increases the potential for further collaborations
Students bring their skills, values, and ideas to the workplace.
Gives you an understanding and input into an industry engaged UCD curriculum
How do I engage with WIL at UCD?
Review the Academic Internship Programme List
Discover which programmes offer an academic internship
Review their timelines
Contact the relevant Internship Manager
Early Career Researchers & PhD students
The UCD Careers Network has a dedicated Research Careers Team specifically for research Masters students, PhD candidates and Postdoctoral Fellows.
They host a wide range of tailored networking events where employers can meet PhD candidates and researchers.
Our alumni researchers work in wide-ranging roles across all sectors including: Pharma, ICT, Consultancy, Finance, Arts & Culture, NGOs, Public Service and Academia.
Since 2017, the Careers Network has hosted an annual Early Career Researcher & Company Networking event every May.
Participants include:
Companies and industry organisations
Late-stage PhD students
Experienced researchers
National and European funding agencies offering enterprise partnership opportunities
To explore potential opportunities with Early Career Researchers & PhD students, please contact: researchcareers@ucd.ie
Graduate Business Students
Experienced hires & MBA students
The UCD Smurfit Careers Network wants to support you in connecting and engaging with our students in a way that helps you add value and deliver for your business.
Engage with high-calibre students from a diverse range of MSc programmes in specialised business areas. Identify world class MBA students that meet the needs of your organisation.
Follow UCD Smurfit Careers on LinkedIn to view recent news and developments.
Employer engagement contacts
Advertising job vacancies: careers@ucd.ie
Recruitment Fairs & events: careersevents@ucd.ie
Postgraduate Business & MBAs: smurfitcareers@ucd.ie
Cathy Savage
Senior Internships & Engagement Manager
cathy.savage@ucd.ie
Oonagh Sweeney
University Internships Manager
oonagh sweeney@ucd ie
Caroline Pierce
Business Development Manager caroline pierce@ucd ie Hannah Lamont
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