Meeting our Careers Team
The Career Services Team is committed to meeting and supporting you with courtesy and respect. We ask that you treat our staff in the same manner. Please refrain from using or exhibiting aggressive behaviour so that we can properly attend to your query.
We are a busy team who supports the entire student body, so there may be times your appointment may start a few minutes late or indeed run on late depending on your need at the time, please be respectful if this happens.
"Connect" is our service that we use for student bookings. Once you are registered, you will be able to access the system within a number of days.
Meet our Career Consultants
A career consultant can support your ability to:
Make decisions and achieve goals that are aligned with personal strengths, values and interests. Clarify students’ individual interests, values, personal characteristics and aspirations using psychometrically validated questionnaires. Present a professional image to the world online, in writing and in person. Identify local, national and international development opportunities, on and off campus, voluntary and paid, educational and work-based Source and compete effectively for career opportunities of interest. We provide professional impartial, person-centred, confidential support to all students and recent graduates.
Deirdre Parker
Career Consultant- College of Science, Engineering and Food Science, College of Medicine and Health
Hi, my name is Deirdre Parker, and I work as a Career Consultant in UCC. If you are a student of UCC you will have career goals and aspirations that matter hugely to you. Career Consultants can help in two important ways. Firstly, we can teach you the practical skills and knowledge you will need to prepare for the transition from college life to the world of work. Secondly, support. As qualified Career Consultants we can provide you with a safe and confidential space to brainstorm your ideas, share any concerns, seek impartial feedback, and evaluate your options. You can also learn about career opportunities that are relevant to you.
If you are a student of UCC of any degree or any year of study and you would like to organise an appointment, or a workshop do make contact.
I would be delighted to meet you.
You can book an appointment with Deirdre by logging into Connect with your student IT details.
Elaine Browne
Career Consultant- College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences
Hi, my name is Elaine Browne, I am a Career Consultant, with a background in Human Resources, Recruitment and Psychology. I work with students across all levels of undergraduate and postgraduate courses through one-to-one consultations and employability workshops to maximise their career potential.
I support students in their career decisions, getting relevant experience and ensuring they are work ready to develop a successful career. I currently provide specialist careers support to students in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences.
I look forward to working with you.
You can book an appointment with Elaine by logging into Connect with your student IT details.
Mary McCarthy
Career Consultant- College of Business and Law, College of Arts
My name is Mary McCarthy, as a career consultant with 20 years' experience across all degrees I help you to achieve Career Success and provide a specialist career support to students of Business and Law, Arts, and Humanities.
I provide individual career advice and coaching on all matters career related from making career decisions, CVS & job applications-to getting work experience and identifying things you can do, so you are highly employable when you graduate and much more.
I would be delighted to work with you on your career journey.
You can book an appointment with Mary by logging into Connect with your student IT details.
