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Opinion: How do we attract more women into STEM roles to shape a better world?
I Wish co-founders Gillian Keating and Caroline O’Driscoll discuss the importance of encouraging young women into careers in STEM.
All time
Final year medicine studies and Leinster career keeping Murphy busy
The 25-year-old back row is nearing the end of his degree in UCD.
Dear Fifi: I keep trying - but how do I help my girlfriend with her career?
Same time, same place, same Foof.
Why kissing up to your boss can be a bad idea in the long term - study
And why a new study says that hard work really does pay off.
If you're looking to get ahead, keep these 6 mantras in mind
Here’s how to show your boss you’re worth of more responsibility.
Ireland's largest tech recruitment event is aiming for a 50/50 gender balance this year
Upstarter has partnered with several organisations seeking to drive women to tech jobs.
7 ways to get better at networking, according to an expert
Career coach Ronan Kennedy says your skills in this area are ‘crucial’.
The perfect future-proofed career? Here's how to become a data scientist
IBM has predicted 28% more demand for them by 2020.
12 of the weirdest interview questions people have actually been asked
‘Do you enjoy sex?’
Season tickets and beers on Friday? Here are 5 of the most appreciated work perks
The results of this survey of 4,000 employees might surprise you.
5 things NOT to do on LinkedIn when you're looking for a new job
From what to avoid in your profile photo, to how not to ask for a job.
Stressed out at work? Here are 8 ways to manage it better
Career coach Ronan Kennedy shares the three words you should avoid using at work.
How I Got Hired As... Creative Director of an advertising agency
Laurence O’Byrne of Boys And Girls shares some of the lessons that got him where he is today.
New year, new career? Tell us what advice you need to make the leap
TheJournal.ie will be hosting a Facebook Live with career counsellor who wants to help you with your next move.
Starting a business? 7 female founders share their secret to success
The brains behind the likes of Girl Crew and Find A Tech Job share their tips.
How to stand up to your boss (without getting fired)
Tackle your workplace troubles head-on with these 5 tips.
Have a difficult employee? Here are 5 ways to manage them
Ensure you stay level-headed no matter what.
3 tech recruiters reveal the one thing you should never do during the interview process
Are you guilty of any of these faux pas?
Life as a Deliveroo rider: What's it like day-to-day?
Challenging but rewarding if you have the discipline, the riders say.
Cold sweats, guilt trips and Sunday Night Fear: The reality of life as a working parent
Ignoring Gwyneth Paltrow is essential for survival, writes Ciara McDonnell.
8 of the world's most successful people share how to get ahead at work
And what you can learn from their experiences.
6 facts about AI that will actually blow your mind
Artificial intelligence? Let’s just say robot butlers are closer than you think.
QUIZ: How Good Are Your People Skills, Really? 
Let’s find out.
The 4 major life skills to learn by the time you are 18
A former Ivy League admissions interviewer says that these help students to thrive.
QUIZ: How Creative Are You?
Kanye? Picasso? You?
Popping the question: The right time to ask for a pay rise
How to talk money with the boss and get what you deserve.
Changing careers 101 - Figure out where you want to go
If you are in your 20s, it’s a good time to ring the changes if that’s what your gut is telling you.
Balancing work, study and a life - top tips to make it work
If you decide to return to college for further education, you had better get your ducks in a row, advises Eoghan McDermott.
Why your company should invest in your education (and how to get them to do it)
Careers expert Eoghan McDermott gives you a checklist of preparation before asking your company to support further study.
How to pick the right postgrad course for YOU
Further education can be a worthwhile commitment – but take careers expert Eoghan McDermott’s tips on making the right choice.
What can a postgrad or masters do for me? Quite a lot, actually
Careers expert Eoghan McDermott assesses the impact of going back to college on your job prospects, pay and satisfaction levels.
Thinking of a career change? Read this first
It’s a big change to make – but so worth it.
The site where everyone goes to dish dirt on their employers is launching in Ireland
Glassdoor also plans to open its European headquarters in Dublin.
This is an excellent CV for someone with no experience - here's why
It doesn’t offer references, for a start.
Why Richard Branson isn't a good role model for would-be startup founders
Budding entrepreneurs need to have more realistic goals.
Are you heading for burnout in work?
Life is not and should not be an endurance test; nor should your job.
Don't push your children into careers they're not suited for – it can backfire
It can be hard to do, but sometimes we should back off and let young people make their own decisions.
A winning CV and online applications: Your graduate career toolkit
Watch. The. Details.
What makes a graduate employable? We asked 100 top companies in Ireland
Seriously – check your writing skills.
So you've graduated... now, where to get a job?
It’s hard to know where to start – here’s some advice to get you going.