The Career Development Centre (CDC) is happy to work with academic staff in an effort to ensure that students benefit as fully as possible from their time at NUI, Maynooth. The information below gives details of how the CDC can be used to assist your students.

We value your  feedback so please contact us with any suggestions or comments.

Careers Education

Through our Careers Education Programmes we aim to empower students to take responsibility for planning their career. We provide information and support to facilitate students in

• Developing their self-awareness in terms of their skills, abilities, interests and personality.
• Researching occupational information, potential employers and available opportunities.
• Identifying opportunities and developing networking and job-search skills.
• Effectively promoting  themselves to employers e.g. CV, Application Form, Interviews.

We offer career seminars covering

• Planning your Career (Self Awareness, Occupational Research, Decision-Making, Action Planning)
• Job Search ( CV, Application Forms, Networking, Interviews)
• Business Etiquette: Norms and Standards for Behaviour in a Professional Work Environment

Referring a Student

The CDC, through providing information, advice and guidance, aims to support students assess and develop their self-awareness, make informed decisions and move through the steps of the career planning process. We endeavour to support students in identifying and developing the employability skills necessary to further their career on completion of their studies at NUI, Maynooth.

A student could be referred to the CDC for assistance when

• Unsure of their options after their course of study
• Requiring information on particular career areas
• Seeking graduate employment
• Considering postgraduate study, courses, funding etc
• Requiring assistance with CV, Interview or Personal Statements

When referring students to the CDC, the student should initially call to the Help-Desk. See Hours for details of our availability. 

It is not necessary to book or make an appointment. At the Help-Desk the student will be seen by a Careers Adviser who will listen to their questions or concerns and advise on how best the CDC can be of assistance. This could involve

• Self-Assessment / Careers Interest Tests
• Attendance at relevant seminars
• Research and information gathering
• One-to-one meeting with an adviser (once student has completed any necessary preparation) 

Labour Market Information

Information on current labour market trends in Ireland - CDC Labour Market Information

 Recruiting International Students 

Information for International Students regarding employment in Ireland. Please click to download a Guide for Employers and Students in Recruiting International Students & Graduates for Employment within Ireland.