Frequently Asked Questions

The following are some of the questions often asked by students...

Who can use the Career Development Centre's services?

How do I book an appointment?

Changing or leaving your course

I'm not a student of University Galway, where can I get advice?

Are my appointment notes recorded and private?

How do I get help with my CV?

What Career Guidance supports are available to me as a student?

What Career Guidance supports are available to me as a graduate?

I need to talk to my placement officer, how do I get in touch?

I just have a quick question – can I drop in to Careers?

What careers events are on this semester?

I’m an international student. Can I get help for part-time work or how to apply for graduate jobs?

Where can I find out about the Employability Award?

Can I teach with my degree or postgrad?

I can’t log in to Careers Connect - what do I do?

How can I get my CV reviewed?

Where do I find the AI tool for CV review?

I want to do a mock interview, or practice interviews. Is this available to students?

I’m thinking about applying to University of Galway, can I get careers advice?

Where is the Career Development Centre’s office location?

Which courses take part in a Work placement?

How are students supported on placement?

How is placement organised?

Who do I talk to about my placement, who is my Placement Officer?

How do I best prepare for Work Placement?

What companies are currently offering placements for my course?

How do I find a work placement related to my degree?

Are there any international placement opportunities?

Where can I see a list of current vacancies?

What documents do I need to apply for a placement?

Will I get help designing my CV for my placement?

Can someone review my CV before I apply for my placement on InPlace?

What Disability Supports are available to me for work placement?

Can I book a one-to-one session with my Placement Officer?

What support is available if I’m struggling to find a placement?

What support is offered for Erasmus or international placements?

Will the university help me find accommodation abroad for the duration of my placement?

Do I need to arrange my own visa or travel insurance if doing a placement abroad?

Is there funding available if undertaking a placement abroad?

Can I secure my own Work Placement?

Am I covered by insurance while on placement?

Do I have to stay for the full duration of the placement?

Will the employer send me a contract?

Are most placements based in Galway?

My Placement Requires Garda Vetting, what do I need to do?

Are grades important for securing a placement?

If I’m offered a placement, can I reject it and find my own?

Am I eligible to go on placement this year?

Is placement mandatory for my course?

Can I go on placement if I have repeat exams?

What if the work on my placement is confidential?

What do I do if I’m having issues during placement?

Do I need to submit reports during placement?

How do I get my placement credits?

Can I do my final year project with my work placement organisation?