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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.
Hello, my name is BrendaNestor. I am a UCC Career Consultant with several years’ experience working with students from all colleges to achieve career success.
My background is in business development and I particularly specialise in providing individual and group career support to students from the College of Business and Law.
I would be delighted to provide you with advice on any career related area. You are important to me, and I will do everything I can to help you identify what you can do to develop your career and continue your journey to successful graduate employment.
Please get in touch! I look forward to working with you!
You can book an appointment with Brenda by logging into Connect with your student IT details.
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 aCareer 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 workshopsto 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 frommaking 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.
Mary Coghlan
Career Consultant- College of Science, Engineering & Food Science
Hi, my name is Mary Coghlan. I have over 20+ years’ experience in Career Services including Work Placement, Graduate Recruitment and Professional Services. As a Career Consultant I support undergraduate and postgraduate students from all Collegesto make informed career decisions.
I coach students, developing employability skills through to successful job applications. I currently provide specialist career support to students from the College of Science, Engineering and Food science (SEFS).
I look forward to working with you.
You can book an appointment with Mary by logging into Connect with your student IT details.
Ruth Mac Conaill
Career Consultant - College of Medicine and Health
Hi, my name is Ruth Mac Conaill, and I am a Career Consultant, with a background in recruitment and student placement spanning 18 years.
Through one-to-one career advice and coaching, I can help you discover your potential, figure out your career path and learn how to engage with employers to achieve your career goals.
I currently provide specialist career support to students in the College of Medicine and Health, but my background allows me to support students of all disciplines.
Please feel free to make an appointment through our website.
You can book an appointment with Ruth by logging into Connect with your student IT details.
Connect with UCC Career Services
We help UCC students to achieve their career objectives by providing access to one-to-one career advice and coaching, employability skills development classes, workshops, work experience placement opportunities and employment or postgraduate opportunities in Ireland and abroad. Connect with UCC Career Services on our social media platforms to keep updated on the latest career news, events and jobs. We regularly post part-time jobs and graduate roles on our social media accounts. Connect with us and #connect with your career.
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