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CareersNews: Get Career Ready This Semester
Welcome Back!
We hope you had a great summer and are looking forward to the new academic year.
Semester 1 is one of the busiest times of the year for careers events, employer networking, and graduate recruitment. Many graduate programmes and internships open early in the semester, making now the perfect time to start exploring your options.
Whether you are in first year or final year, there are plenty of opportunities to help you develop your skills, build your network, and prepare for your future career.
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.
Spotlight On: Get Career Ready
Our focus this month is Get Career Ready.
Over the coming months you may be:
- Attending careers fairs and employer events
- Networking with employers and industry professionals
- Applying for graduate programmes, placements, internships, or part-time jobs
- Updating your CV and LinkedIn profile
- Practising your interview skills
- Exploring postgraduate study options
- Considering self-employment or entrepreneurship
- Building AI skills for the future workplace
- Thinking about what comes next in your career journey
Remember, it is never too early to start planning your future, regardless of what stage of your course you are in.
Get Career Ready Events | 22-24 September
Join the Careers Team on campus this September for our Get Career Ready lunchtime events.
What You Can Expect
- CV Help Desks and career resources
- Information on graduate programmes, internships, placements, and student jobs
- Advice on upcoming careers fairs and key application deadlines
- LinkedIn Photo Booths with free professional photos*
- Welcome-back giveaways and freebies
Find a Get Career Ready event on your campus
*LinkedIn photo booths are available at selected locations
Upcoming Events
Get Career Ready Week
22-24 September | All Campuses
Kick-start your career planning with careers advice, employer information, CV support, and networking opportunities.
TU Dublin Careers Fairs
Meet employers from a wide range of sectors, discover opportunities, and start building valuable connections.
gradireland Graduate Careers Fair
Tuesday 6 October
Meet leading graduate employers, attend career talks, and explore graduate opportunities from across Ireland.
Employer Events & Graduate Programmes
Throughout the semester, employers will host information sessions, workshops, recruitment presentations, and networking events.
Graduate programme deadlines can arrive sooner than you think, so keep an eye on our events calendar and vacancies pages.
Visit out Fairs and Events page
Career Resources
Use this website for CV guides, interview preparation resources, job search advice, career planning tools, and much more.
TU Dublin Career Development Centre
Supporting students and graduates to explore opportunities, develop their employability, and achieve their career goals.