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Explore career insights, expert advice, and exclusive opportunities in our alumni blog series. From industry trends to professional development resources, find the support you need to grow and succeed.

Alumni Blog

UCD alumni listening to a speaker at a global event in Beijing.
What it Takes to Land a Job Overseas

Whether it's the lure of new cultures, exciting career opportunities, or the thrill of adventure, moving overseas can be a transformative experience. But how do you turn that dream into reality? And how do you prepare for the challenges that come with it?
UCD alumni engaged in a discussion around a table.
What it Takes to Prepare for Recruitment in a Dynamic Job Market

With industries adapting to remote work, virtual hiring, and changing economic conditions, candidates need to be more prepared than ever to stand out. So, how can you set yourself apart in this competitive landscape?
Four UCD alumni speaking on a panel.
What it Takes to Flourish and Launch Your Early Career in a Changing World

Flourishing in your early career isn't about having all the answers from the start, it's about cultivating the mindset and skills to navigate this ever-changing landscape with confidence and resilience.
Alumna Ita and international student Tlamelo at Tlamelo's Graduation.
UCD Alumni Buddy Programme: The Gift of Friendship

Discover how the friendship of alumna Ita and international student Tlamelo blossomed through the UCD Alumni Buddy Programme.
A person doing online courses
Open to learning something new? Leveraging UCD Micro-Credentials

Micro-credentials are short courses that enable you to stay current with industry trends, acquire new competencies, and expand skill sets, to ensure you remain competitive in the workplace.
A full lecture theatre of smiling students and alumni at a UCD Career Mentoring Launch event.
Growing Your Network in the New Year

Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder or just aiming to boost your social skills, building connections beyond the office walls is a game-changer! Here are practical tips to supercharge your networking game.
Two blonde graduates photographed from the back wearing UCD graduation robes
Navigating the Post-Graduation Blues

You've graduated. So... what now? Sure, there's no official "how to do life after college" handbook, but that's where we come in! We've gathered some helpful tips to guide you through this next exhilarating chapter.
UCD Societies
UCD Societies: Past, Present and Future

Joining countless societies during Freshers Week just for the goody bags, attending L&H debates with the promise of free pizza, or racing at dawn to put up posters at the Library concourse. Who could forget UCD Societies?
National Volunteer Week: Top Tips for Giving Back
National Volunteer Week: Top Tips for Giving Back

National Volunteering Week is here! From mentoring students and speaking at events, to writing testimonials and contributing to orientation videos, alumni make a real difference to the university community in so many ways.
Earth Day: Top Tips for Changing the World
Earth Day: Top Tips for Changing the World

This year’s Earth Day theme asks us to invest in our planet. Our alumni and faculty bring their expertise and suggest actionable steps towards building a healthy world in this year’s edition of the UCD Connections magazine.
5 Tips for Reading Ulysses
5 Tips for Reading Ulysses

To celebrate Bloomsday 2021, UCD Alumni hosted a special In Conversation webinar event, entitled Bloomsday 2021: Why Ulysses Matters. The event featured Simon O’Connor, Director of Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI).

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