Engage & Recruit
SKILLS • EMPLOYABILITY • CAREERS
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 over 38,000 students drawn from 152 countries, including over 5,000 students based at locations outside of Ireland.
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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
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
Pop-up Stand
During Teaching Term, Autumn & Spring Trimesters
Host your own pop-up employer stand on campus and talk to students directly
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 Social Impact
Open to Arts & Humanities and Social Science & Law students Spring Trimester
NGOs and charities can network and deliver flash presentations at this bespoke event
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 24 hours
Increase brand awareness
Answer student questions in real time
LinkedIn Newsletter
Fortnightly LinkedIn Newsletter direct to 8,000 subscribers, and over 14,000 followers. Highlight any vacancies, deadlines or onsite events 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 Handling Policy before posting
Contact our team on careers@ucd.ie to create your free account
Academic Internship Programmes
UCD runs a range of Academic Internship Programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The Careers Network supports the Academic Internship Programmes across the University.
Academic Internships are accredited University modules. They are a three-way partnership between the student, employer and the University
An employer hosts the student for the duration of their academic internship and the University is brought closer to key businesses and emerging industry sectors.
What are the Benefits for Employers:
Internships provide a SOURCE OF SKILLED LABOUR for host employers
Early engagement HELPS YOU ASSESS POTENTIAL to fill future graduate positions
HowdoIsetupanInternship?
Review the Academic Internship Programme List
Discover which programmes offer an academic internship
Review their timelines
Contact the relevant Internship Manager
Engagement with UCD INCREASES THE POTENTIAL for further collaborations
Students bring their SKILLS, VALUES AND IDEAS to the workplace
Early-Career Researchers
PhD & Postdoctoral Research Fellows
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.
Early-Career Researchers & Employer Networking Event
The annual ECR Employer Networking Event, held in May, is an event for employers of Postdoctoral Researchers and late-stage Graduate Researchers from all disciplines
As part of the event employers are invited to take part in:
Engaging panel discussions featuring industry experts sharing their insights and experiences
Flash presentations, giving insight into projects and potential collaborations
Networking sessions to exchange ideas and forge connections with Graduate Researchers
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.
Advertising Job Vacancies: careers@ucd.ie
Recruitment Fairs & Events: careersevents@ucd.ie
Postgraduate Business & MBAs: smurfitcareers@ucd.ie
Cathy Savage Senior Internships and Engagement Manager cathy.savage@ucd.ie
Caroline Pierce Business Development Manager caroline.pierce@ucd.ie
Oonagh Sweeney University Internships Manager oonagh.sweeney@ucd.ie
Hannah Lamont Administrative Team Lead hannah.lamont@ucd.ie
