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In this Part 2 blog post, Harisankar shared his journey from being an aimless student to landing his dream job as a Graduate Cloud Support Associate at Amazon Web Services (AWS). If you missed the start of his inspiring story, make sure to read Part 1: My Journey to Studying Cybersecurity at National College of Ireland. Harisankar proves that strategic planning, persistence, and engaging with the NCI Careers Service can unlock top-tier roles for international students in Ireland. Have a read below for his invaluable tips on mastering the Irish job market!

We recently spoke with a former student, Harisankar Kalathil Salim, who graduated from the MSc in Cybersecurity programme. He shared his incredible journey, from being a below-average student with no clear goals to becoming a successful cybersecurity professional. Keep reading below to hear his experience.

We caught up with one of our alumni, Amar, who chose to pursue their Master's in Data Analytics at National College of Ireland back in 2018. From the moment he arrived in Dublin, he was on a journey that would see him transition from an international student to an Irish citizen! Amar spoke to us about what it was really like studying at NCI, his tips for finding a job in Ireland, and what becoming an Irish citizen means to him. Have a read below for more of his insights!

In this blog post, Xiangze shares his experience as a final-year international exchange student from Nanchang Hangkong University in China, detailing his reasons for choosing NCI, his perspective on studying computing in Dublin, and an in-depth look at his award-winning project where, he not only presented an outstanding his final year project, but also earned the prestigious Bronze Award from AWS, a significant commendation for his innovative work.

The award-winning Career Development and Employability Service at NCI supports students as they transition to graduate employment by building skills which enhance their career prospects. Working in partnership with industry, the Careers Team deliver a number of key events such as CV workshops, interview training, networking opportunities and career information sessions to help students develop the confidence to succeed in their career.