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University of Galway Careers Development Centre

Welcome to the University of Galway’s Careers Development Centre – your gateway to recruiting the best and brightest future employees. Our Centre offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage directly with highly skilled students and graduates, ensuring your company or organisation secures top talent efficiently.

Why Partner with Us?

✅ Access to a Talent Pipeline – Meet students and graduates from our highly regarded programs, trained with the latest methodologies and eager to make a difference.

✅ Maximized Visibility – Your brand and job opportunities will be showcased through a comprehensive, multi-channel marketing campaign targeting our students via email, social media, and Careers CONNECT.

✅ Strong Return on Investment – Fill vacancies faster, boost employer branding, and connect with the next generation of employees.

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Guide for Making the Most of your time on campus

Step 1: Preparation Before the Event

1. Advertise Your Roles on Careers Connect, for FREE

On CONNECT, upload your graduate programmes, internships, and other vacancies.
Include job descriptions, application details, and clear deadlines.
Mention you will be available on-site for information on the day for increased visibility to students.

2. Enhance the Student Experience with Brand Activations

We offer space for interactive brand activations. If you're interested in organising activities such as giveaways, please contact Brid Connolly at 087 6316451.

3. Prepare Your Team

Ensure your team is well-briefed on key talking points, including details about your company, available roles, and why students and graduates should consider applying.

Step 2: After the Event

1. Follow Up with Candidates

Reach out to candidates you met via email or LinkedIn. Encourage the best candidates to formally apply for your roles.

2. Continue Posting Opportunities

Keep using Careers Connect to post roles throughout the year.

3. Use On-Campus Interview Rooms

Book interview pods (via employers@universityofgalway.ie) for private follow-up discussions with top candidates after the fair.

By following these steps, you’ll enhance your graduate talent pipeline and ensure strong visibility among the University of Galway’s top students.

For any questions or support, please contact employers@universityofgalway.ie.

Parking on the University campus

Parking Disclaimer

The University of Galway Career Development Centre would like to remind all attendees that we are unable to cover any clamping fines incurred. Please ensure you park responsibly and adhere to the parking regulations on campus.

Parking Permit at the University of Galway Campus:

A member of the Careers Development team will reach out to request your vehicle registration number in order to arrange a parking permit for your visit to the university campus.

Pay & Display at the University of Galway Campus

Exhibitors can also use Pay & Display spaces (if available) which are located in all Car Parks on campus – you will need to park in spaces marked with blue lines and purchase a Pay & Display disc via the Apcoa Parking website or by downloading the app – apcoaconnect – to pay by phone. Parking map available here. Please be aware clamping is in operation on University Grounds.

Parking at the Galway Cathedral

The Cathedral is located on the west bank of the River Corrib, a little north and west of the city centre, 5-minutes walk from the Careers Development Centre.

To find the Cathedral on Google Maps, click here.

Opening Hours

The Cathedral is usually open from 08:30 until 18:30 - these times are approximate. On certain days, such as Christmas day, the Cathedral may close earlier.

Parking

Parking is available in the Cathedral grounds, open 24 hours. Parking is pay-per-hour Monday-Saturday and free on Sundays. An attendant is present Monday-Saturday between 08:30 and 18:45. The City Council operates a pay-per-day car park in Cathedral Square, immediately to the south of the Cathedral.