PGT Career Skills Programme of Events 2025 Semester 2 (Weeks 1 - 9)
We have prepared a fantastic line up of information sessions for our PGT students. Check out the complete schedule below and remember to register for each event.
(link to register is below each event)
Week 1:
Information Session about the PGT Career Skills Programme of Events and Digital Badge
Join this session to learn more about the programme of events for postgraduate students during semester 2 and to learn how to get the PGT Career Skills Digital Badge - the very first of its kind in DCU!
Date and time: Tuesday, 14th January, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: GLA.SA101
Presenter: Venita Murphy
Registration link: HERE
CV Writing Workshop for Postgraduates with Less than 3 Years Experience
CV Workshop for postgraduates with under 3 years' experience—ideal for those entering the job market or advancing in their field with a master's degree.
Date and time: Wednesday, 15th January, 10:00am -10:50am
Location: GLA.Q120 (Business School)
Presenter: Jennifer Kwan
Registration link: HERE
CV Writing Workshop for Postgraduates with 3+ Years Experience
CV Workshop for postgraduates with 3 or more years of experience – ideal for those looking for direct entry into the job market into mid/senior level positions in similar or new career areas.
Date and time: Thursday, 16th January, 2:00-2:50pm
Location: QG15
Presenter: Venita Murphy
Registration link: HERE
Week 2:
Cultural Awareness and the Irish Labour Market
Prepare for working in Ireland: explore cultural nuances, networking tips, and how to become culturally work-ready for a career in Ireland.!
Date and time: Thursday, 23rd January, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Location: GLA.QG15
Presenter: Jennifer Kwan
Registration link: HERE
Week 3:
Interview Skills Session with PwC
Join HR representatives and recent graduates from PwC as they deliver a workshop to help you get ready for your internship interviews! This session is appropriate for those entering the job market for the first time.
Date and time: Monday, January 27th
1:00pm - 1:50pm
Location: SA101
Presenter: Recruiters from PwC
Registration link: HERE
General Skills Session: Interview Skills with LinkedIn (Online)
Join this online session with LinkedIn to learn how to prepare for and excel at interviews. This session is ideal for entry level graduates and those with minimal experience.
Date and time: Wednesday, January 29th
1:00pm-1:50pm
Location: Online
Presenter: Will Burke, Legal Manager for LinkedIn's Trust and Safety team
Registration link: HERE
Experienced Hire Interview Workshop with Morgan McKinley
Learn about interviewing techniques and what to expect for experienced hire roles in Ireland from Trayc Keevans from Morgan McKinley. Hear from Trayc about the trends in the market on recruitment processes, CV screening, and interview styles.
Date and time: Thursday 30th January, 2-3pm
Location: GLA.QG15
Presenter: Trayc Keevans, Morgan McKinley
Registration link: HERE
Week 4:
Visa Talk and Networking Q&A with Fragomen
Join Fragomen for a Visa Talk from 10am-10:50am and a Networking Q&A from 11am-11:50am around understanding your visa including insights and advice.
Date and time: Tuesday 4th February from 10:00am-10:50am and 11:00am-11:50am.
Location: Talk from 10:00-10:50am will be in GLA.HG20 / Networking from 11:00am-11:50am will be in the Third Floor Foyer of the Business School
Presenter: Fatima Aydin from Fragomen
Registration link: For the Talk from 10:00am - 10:50am, register HERE. For Networking from 11am-11:50am, register HERE.
Networking with LinkedIn (Online)
Learn how to build a powerful network with insights from Gustavo Llopis from LinkedIn. This session is targeted at those who already have a LinkedIn profile and want to learn how to build an active network in Ireland.
Date and time: Thursday 6th February, 2-2.30pm
Location: Online
Presenter: Gustavo Llopis
Registration link: HERE (Zoom link included in Registration Details)
Week 5:
Cover Letters and Standing Out in the Market
Learn how to write motivational cover letters that will stand out in the Irish job market.
Date and time: Monday, 10th February
1:00pm-1:50pm
Location:GLA.SA101
Presenter: Jennifer Kwan
Registration link: HERE
Alumni Presentations and Networking (Industry Focus)
Hear from past international alumni from different industries about their career journey since leaving DCU. These alumni will provide insights and tips around their career path into their current roles through short talks.
The following alumni will be speaking at the event:
- Nikita Awasthi, Masters in Digital Marketing Graduate from 2023. Currently a Digital Marketing Co-ordinator at ESRI Ireland.
- Kirthy Francis, Masters in Computing (Data Analytics) Graduate from 2020. Currently a Senior Data Analyst at EY.
- Ziyi (Ian) Zhang, Masters in Translation Technology Graduate from 2024. Currently a Globalization Technical Project Manager at Zoetis.
Date and time: Tuesday 11th February from 10am-11am and 11am-12pm
Location: The Alumni short talks from 10-11am will be in GLA.HG20 / Networking with alumni from 11am-12pm will be in the Foyer area outside room GLA.HG20
Presenters: DCU PGT Alumni
Registration link: For the Talks from 10am-11am, register HERE. For the Networking from 11am-12pm, register HERE.
General Skills Session: CVs for Successful Job Searching
Join us for this skills session which will offer insights and tips on how to build your CV effectively so you can get to the next stage in recruitment and selection processes. We will cover tailoring your CV for specific roles, utilising AI to help with applications and how you can find different types of opportunities to apply to whether you want to apply for graduate programmes, entry level roles or experienced hire opportunities.
Date and time: Tuesday 11th February, 1.00pm - 1.50pm
Location: GLA.QG15
Presenter: Elaine Daly
Registration link: HERE
Week 6:
Insights from Recruitment and Industry Experts
Hear from experts at Accountancy Solutions and CareerIreland Services about current labour market trends, recruitment processes, and how to stand out in the market for experienced professionals.
Date and time: Thursday 20th Feb between 1-3pm
Location: GLA.QG15
Presenters: Raghav Dixit, CEO from CareerIreland and Suzanne Fowler, Director at Accountancy Solutions
Registration link: HERE
Week 9:
PGT Career Skills Badge Closing Ceremony
If you completed the PGT Career Skills Badge you will be invited to attend a closing ceremony where you’ll have more opportunities to network with students from across campus.
Date and time: TBC
Location: TBC
Registration link: To Follow