58+ min ago   (1109+ words) As students get ready to attend this year’s Higher Options at the RDS in Dublin, many may be wondering what the experience might offer them. Or indeed how to get the information they need and want from an event laden…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1286+ words) The Irish Times Graduate programme: ‘You take on real responsibility and ownership of projects’ Faye Murray studied marketing at Maynooth University before applying for Lidl’s graduate programme Tell us about yourself, where you’re from and what you…...

3+ day, 58+ min ago   (1101+ words) For years we’ve lamented Irish graduates who then pursue a career elsewhere in the world, either by choice and in pursuit of adventure, or by circumstance and in pursuit of opportunity. But what about the graduates from around the globe…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1165+ words) The academic year is up and running again and while tens of thousands of students are embarking on their third-level journey, a similar number are graduating and getting ready to start their working lives. Although many will enter a career…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (794+ words) Not every graduate will work in their field of study. Career experts say that is no bad thing, because employers today are more likely to hire based on skills and potential, rather than a specific qualification. So how can graduates…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (424+ words) I’m 22 years old. My parents are originally from Kerala in India, but I was raised in Kilcock in Kildare, just outside of Maynooth, and I did all my schooling in Kilcock. Growing up, I was very interested in science. If…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (345+ words) I saw an ad on LinkedIn or Indeed, one of the job platforms. It combines the aspect of healthcare that I really enjoy, and the ability to explore different areas of the business as well, because I didn’t know exactly…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (305+ words) There’s just something about boarding schools that fascinates people in Ireland. Over the past few months, Sylvia Thompson has visited several of Ireland’s most interesting boarding schools – focusing on the experiences of students, teachers, staff and families. The series has…...

5+ day, 58+ min ago   (1139+ words) Representatives from the CAO, universities, colleges, further education institutions, Solas and educational bodies from all over the world will be available to discuss career choices with second-level school students at this year’s Higher Options and WorldSkills Ireland 2026. The conference is…...

5+ day, 58+ min ago   (1499+ words) There are two ways to do Higher Options. You can travel to the RDS with your classmates, spend the day catching up with friends and leave with a handful of leaflets. Or you can arrive with a plan, ask questions,…...