The companies offering programmes that can take you from new graduate in Ireland to seasoned professional
From the Applegreen to Vodafone, a round-up of some of the businesses offering paid programmes for graduates
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I needed to prove to myself that third-level education can be pursued at any stage of life if the desire and determination are there
‘I opened my cafe just months before my finals. I’d known for a long time what I wanted on the menu’
Young entrepreneur was an undergraduate at the University of Limerick when an opportunity to start her own business came up
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‘Travelling to the unfamiliar and being open to different ways of doing things and to new cultures and perspectives – that’s the real learning journey’
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‘Show real interest in the role you are applying for’
Sophie Cunningham studied accounting at UCC before joining KPMG
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You must be given a written statement of “core terms” within five days of starting your job
‘I would like to try out working in industry’
Andreea Cislaru: ‘I did maths and biology in the first years, but ultimately finished with a chemistry degree.’
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‘I never thought about an apprenticeship’
Julia Loh was interested in changing courses to study computer science until she heard about another pathway to a career in technology
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Here are some paid programmes that can take you from new graduate to seasoned professional
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Graduate programmes at top companies to kick-start your career
From Aldi to Vodafone, here’s a round-up of some of the companies offering paid programmes that can take you from new graduate to seasoned professional
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‘The graduate programme felt like the best fit '
Ellen Coleman studied at Shannon College of Hotel Management and at the University of Galway. She has been working at EY Dublin for almost two years
‘I would definitely recommend applying for a summer internship’
Alison Rae studied commerce in UCD before joining KPMG’s tax department
‘I have been given so much responsibility which has allowed me to leverage my creativity’
Alice Lynch studied international modern languages in University College Dublin. She is currently working as a Jameson brand ambassador in Málaga
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