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Student Success Stories

Sai Surya Chandran | MSc International Management

Hi Alan and Grainne, I’m thrilled to share that I have received the offer for the Amazon Graduate Area Manager role at 3pm! I want to sincerely thank both of you for your incredible support, guidance, and encouragement throughout this process. Alan, your advice and preparation tips were invaluable and gave me the confidence to perform well. Grainne, I especially want to thank you for the way you’ve supported me throughout my entire job search journey. Your guidance, encouragement, and the time you invested in helping me, even when things were challenging, have truly meant a lot to me and helped me grow both personally and professionally. I’m deeply grateful to both of you, and I’ll carry forward everything I’ve learned from this experience as I start this exciting new chapter. Thank you once again, and I look forward to staying in touch! Sai Surya Chandran MSc International Management

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Shalini Patwa | MSc International Accounting & Analytics

Hi Alan and Grainne, Hope you are doing well. Just wanted to update you both that I have cleared the 2nd round and received the offer letter. It wouldn't have been possible without your support and guidance. The mock interviews really helped me to understand and practice the interview questions and boost my confidence. Thanks a lot for your support and guidance. It really helped me

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Arundhathi M K | Graduate Planner

I would like to share happy news: I have received my employment contract from Clare County Council for the Graduate Planner role, and I will start on Tuesday, 14th October 2025. I am grateful to you for this achievement. Thank you so much for the continued support and guidance throughout the process. I think without your mentorship, this would have been so hard. Once again, thank you so much for all those rounds of mock interviews, and I really mean it. Hope to meet you soon!! Thanks a million!!

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Bhavya Bhatia | MSc Digital Marketing

While moving to a new country is exciting, it can also be daunting, especially when you start thinking about the bigger responsibilities that await you after graduation. Finding a job isn’t just a box-ticking exercise anymore; it’s something you need to start working towards from the very first day at university. I’m beyond grateful for the support I received from the Career Development Centre in helping me navigate this journey. From the very beginning, they organised multiple sessions covering the essentials - CV preparation, using AI tools effectively, building a strong LinkedIn profile, and more. I was also extremely fortunate to be paired with my career coach, Gráinne, who took the time to truly understand my skill set, aspirations, and help me build a structured career plan. The story didn’t end there. From recommending relevant roles to refining my CV and preparing me for interviews, she guided me through every step of the process. Her encouragement and personalised advice helped me secure a job that I genuinely love. I also truly appreciate that graduates continue to have access to CDC services for up to three years after completing their degree - an incredible resour

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Sweazie Fernandes | MSc Human Resource Management

Hi Alan I am genuinely touched by your thoughtful messages. Your encouragement truly means the world to me. :) I feel so fortunate to be surrounded by people who care so much and who have played such an important part in my growth. Thank you all for celebrating this moment with me and for being there every step of the way. I am deeply grateful to each of you.

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Zi Li | MSc Computer Science Data Analytics

Dear Alan, I hope you’re doing well. I wanted to give you a quick update on my job application with DPD, since you kindly helped me earlier with some of their interview questions. After the interview, I was informed that I’ve been offered the Java Developer position at DPD (a permanent role). I was told that HR was preparing my contract and asked for my personal details. I promptly provided everything and suggested starting on a Stamp 1G visa before switching to the Critical Skills permit. The hiring manager replied that they were delighted I’m joining their team and that HR would follow up soon. Thank you so much again for all your help and support!

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Jishnu Nair | MSc Business Analytics

Hi Alan/Grainne, Hope you are doing well. I just wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for all the guidance and support you provided throughout my job search journey. I’m thrilled to share that I have received an offer from Bank of Ireland for their Graduate Programme 2025! I wanted to thank you for all the help you had given in helping me prepare with making my interview skills better, which was crucial in helping me gain confidence leading onto this interview for BOI. I genuinely appreciate the time and effort you invested in helping me, and I hope to stay in touch as I embark on this new chapter. Thank you once again for everything!

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