Career Development Centre

Career Development Centre Career Development Centre at University of Galway. facebook.com/Careers.NUIGalway is the only page for the Career Development Centre at NUI Galway.

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 ☀️We are here to support you with your next step in your career.🕓 Openin...
15/05/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 ☀️
We are here to support you with your next step in your career.

🕓 Opening Hours (Out of Term):
Mon-Thu: 10am-4pm
Fri: 11am-4pm

📍Here is How to Find Us
Check out the image map, scan the QR code and view our location on the University of Galway interactive map.

💬 Not able to visit in person?
Send us your career questions anytime through Careers Connect using the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/dfvukzc4

📢 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫.🕓 Opening Hours (Out of Term):Mon-Thu: 10...
20/04/2026

📢 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫.

🕓 Opening Hours (Out of Term):
Mon-Thu: 10am-4pm
Fri: 11am-4pm

📍 Need to find us?
Scan the QR code or search 'Career Development Centre' on the University of Galway interactive map.

🔗Unable to call in? Send a query on Careers Connect to ask your career questions.

📣 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 – 𝟭𝟲 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹Want to gain real-world experience, build your CV and earn this summer? 👀T...
16/04/2026

📣 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 – 𝟭𝟲 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹

Want to gain real-world experience, build your CV and earn this summer? 👀

The Buildings & Estates – Business Services Management Unit, University of Galway is offering two paid summer roles 🙌

Roles available:
• Estates Engineering Assistant (Civil)
• Estates Surveyor Assistant (Civil Engineering / Construction & Project Management)

📅 Duration: 8–12 weeks
📍 On-campus

A great opportunity to develop practical skills and gain hands-on experience in a professional environment.

👉 Find out more about eligibility and how to apply on Careers Connect (scan the QR code)

⏳ Applications close: 27 April 2026

Don’t miss out – apply early!

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗦 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀! 🎉𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼...
01/04/2026

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗦 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀! 🎉
𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

"The judges were genuinely impressed by the breadth and impact of the work, highlighting the wide range of projects and initiatives that continue to support and empower students at every stage of their journey."
We look forward to hearing the winners at the annual gradireland Graduate Recruitment Awards night on Thursday 30th April in Dublin.

31/03/2026

🎯 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄?
Practice makes the difference.

Big Interview lets you try mock interviews tailored to your role, industry, and experience, so you can build confidence and see how you’d perform 🚀

Get started:
1️⃣ Go to universityofgalway.biginterview.com and click “Register”
2️⃣ Sign up with your student email
3️⃣ Log in and start practicing

Use it anytime, as often as you need during your time at university.

🔗 Find out more about this resource: https://tinyurl.com/4758chwz

27/03/2026

🎉 A huge congratulations to the 680 students receiving the University of Galway Employability Award 2026! Your dedication and achievements are truly inspiring.

The link to check out and download photos taken by our professional photographer on the day has been emailed to you! 📸

A heartfelt thank you to our partners & and everyone who makes this Award possible🙏

Briana Madden’s leadership has made the Award a fantastic experience, giving students valuable opportunities and experiences ✨

It’s incredible to see the Award thrive, with over 1,200 students participating this year, 850+ learning directly from employers and 3,000+ alumni and counting!

Here’s to our students — confident, capable and ready for what’s next! 🎓

🎓 You completed the Employability Award…but didn’t collect your cert ? 👀✨📜 We’ve got it, come and collect it at the Care...
26/03/2026

🎓 You completed the Employability Award…
but didn’t collect your cert ? 👀

✨📜 We’ve got it, come and collect it at the Career Development Centre!

13/03/2026

📢 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟭𝟬 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
Take the next step in your career with events hosted by your Career Development Centre. Don’t miss out!

📅 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞-𝐮𝐩
📌 CV Workshop
Thu 19 Mar, 1-2PM
Careers Seminar Room
Learn What Employers Expect Learn how to structure and tailor your CV for real-world job applications.

📌 CV Review Clinic
Fri 20 Mar, 11-1PM
Career Development Centre
Bookable appointments on attending CV workshop or completing pathway.

13/03/2026

📈✨ Boost your career anytime, anywhere with our 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁 – available 24/7!

• 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 – Ask questions, book events, find jobs and get CV reviews.
• 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 – Guides, tips, and resources on CVs, job search, interviews and career opportunities.
• 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗦𝗲𝘁 – Upload your CV or cover letter for feedback and tailor it to job descriptions.
• 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 – Mock interviews, learning modules and AI practice to ace interviews.
• 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱– Showcase your skills, experience and leadership to stand out.
• 𝗚𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 – Job search, company info and country guides for 120+ locations.

📲 Scan the QR codes or find a link to the Digital Toolkit in our Linktree.

Address

Galway
GALWAY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+35391493589

Website

https://www.universityofgalway.ie/career-development-centre/

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