Jobs Market for Accountancy and Finance

Step-by-Step Guide for Making the Most of the Accountancy & Finance Jobs Market

Maximise Your Engagement - As part of your employer package with the University of Galway's Career Development Centre Fair (CDC), follow this simple guide to maximise your engagement before, during, and after the event.

Important Reminder: Finalise and submit all job ads and promotional materials by Monday 13 October 2025 for maximum visibility. Students will start looking into who is attending on CONNECT! Be seen!

Step 1: Preparation Before the Event

1. Advertise Your Roles on Careers Connect, for FREE

• On CONNECT, upload your graduate programmes, summer internships, and other vacancies by Monday 13 October 2025.
• Include job descriptions, application details, and clear deadlines.
• Mention that you will be available on-site for information on the day of the fair as part of the "Accountancy & Finance Jobs Market" for increased visibility to students.

Step 2: On the Day of the Event

Step 3: After the Event

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

Parking at the Event

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 at the University of Galway Campus:

Due to exceptional demand on campus, the University of Galway park and ride car park is not available for this event.

Alternative parking can be found at the following locations (no clamping restrictions). See the map for the parking location UG Parking locations

• Dangan Parking beside the hockey pitch
• University of Galway Sports Pavilion
• Maryville house near the running track.

Tip- If you walk back via the main road, you can take a shortcut through the IDA park to the  park and ride bus stop  (bus is Free)

• Accessibility: If you need reasonable accommodation for parking, contact employers@universityofgalway.ie in advance.

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 that clamping is in operation on University Grounds.

City Parking

-Cathedral Square (immediately south of the Cathedral). 13 mins walk to the Bank of Ireland Foyer

• Using the Galway City Parking app, select “Cathedral – GCTH” (currently €6.50/day; rates subject to change—please check the app).
• This is a public facility and separate from the University Park & Ride (University permits not valid here). Please follow on-site signage and local parking regulations.
• Maps: Galway Cathedral location | Cathedral Square Car Park

— Galway Dyke Road (beside the Black Box Theatre) - 20 mins walk to the Bank of Ireland Foyer

• Using the Galway City Parking app, select “Dyke Road GDRC” (currently €6.50/day; rates subject to change—please check the app).
• This is a public facility and separate from the University Park & Ride (University permits not valid here). Please follow on-site signage and local parking regulations.
• Maps: Dyke Road car park

Getting to the Event

Use the following links to get directions to the event

Google Locations

Bank Of Ireland Foyer (Concourse)

Park and Ride

Galway Cathedral parking

Dyke Road Parking

University Campus map

Your Exhibition Space 

The exhibition space for this event will be located at the Bank of Ireland Foyer (Concourse). 

Exhibition Stand Specifications

Please note that the floor area for all exhibition spaces (stands) measures approximately 2m x 3m. Each stand will be equipped with:

• A trestle table (dimensions 1.8m x 0.75m)
• Tablecloth
• Two chairs

There are no power outlets available

Insurance Cover

Mandatory for all exhibitors

All exhibitors are required to provide written evidence of the following insurance coverage in order to exhibit at this event:

• Employer’s Liability: Minimum of €13 million

• Public Liability: Minimum of €6.5 million

The deadline to submit copies of your insurance documentation is 5:00 PM on Friday, 10th October.
Failure to submit the required evidence by this deadline may result in the cancellation of your booking.

Submissions can be made in one of two ways

• The event booking form on the Careers Connect portal
• Via email to Employers@universityofgalway.ie 

Billing Options

Payment for this fair will be made by invoice, which will be issued after the event. If your organisation requires a PO number, please ensure it is provided in advance of the fair.

If your organisation is new to the university, you must complete the Company Setup Form. This is a one-time process. If you’ve already submitted the form, you will be invoiced after the fair as usual.

👉 Complete the Company Setup Form

We truly appreciate your continued support of our career fairs. Completing the form early helps ensure smooth and timely billing.

Need Help?
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us.

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