Graduates searching for a job should remain positive throughout their job search.
Some industries are suffering more than others, however there are still areas where hiring efforts have increased. Sectors such as food retail supply chain, logistics, procurement, healthcare, technology, insurance, and insolvency have seen an increase in job vacancies to be filled. Professional services functions, including accounting, technology, and sales and marketing, remain stable. Banking, pharma, and medical devices are all hiring, and there is active recruiting in the public jobs sector.

Graduates need to use time wisely preparing carefully for job opportunities that are currently available.  It may not be Plan A but be positive and recognise that you have already built up core work skills that you can transfer to many roles.

To help you prepare please review our 'Get Ready to Apply' webpage, our Applications Toolkit- where you can find information on CV writing and interview preparation. Also take a look at our Networking resources to find out how you can build and leverage your network to find the entry level role you want.

Due to current capacity within the careers consultancy team we are unable to meet graduates for one to one appointments currently but this will reopen in January. In the meantime, graduates can still avail of career services online digital tools, careers information and careers events on www.ucc.ie/careers