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Gerard McQuillan

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The MSc in Marketing at NCI: A student’s perspective.

Posted by Gerard McQuillan on 19 August 2016
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Go Further with National College of Ireland: the highlights!

Posted by Gerard McQuillan on 10 August 2016
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How to Choose the Right Masters Degree

Posted by Gerard McQuillan on 22 July 2016
Choosing the right masters degree for you can seem like a difficult task. It's a sizeable commitment, of time, money and energy, so it's advisable to thoroughly research your course before making your decision. Consider the following factors before you commit to a course, to ensure you get a good return on your investment.
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Pimp Your LinkedIn Profile - How to Get That Dream Job

Posted by Gerard McQuillan on 08 July 2016
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Go Further with National College of Ireland: Data Analytics – the highlights!

Posted by Gerard McQuillan on 13 June 2016
Missed out on the first instalment of NCI’s Go Further sessions? Not to worry, we’ve got the highlights of the evening right here.
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Tech Talent Proudly Displayed at NCI Computing Showcase

Posted by Gerard McQuillan on 09 June 2016
Final year students at National College of Ireland recently showcased their work to potential employers, at this year’s computing project showcase. Employers from companies including Groupon, AOL, SAP, Betbright and Citigroup flocked to NCI’s Dublin city-centre campus to check out the best in graduate talent.
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CAO Choices: Why Study Accounting and Finance

Posted by Gerard McQuillan on 25 May 2016
Interested in studying Accounting and Finance but wondering what the career prospects are like? Meet NCI final year student Laura Kelly, who recently secured herself a graduate role with PWC. Laura, who is due to graduate later this year with a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance particularly enjoyed the community aspect of NCI. Speaking about her time at National College of Ireland Laura told us how the careers team at NCI played a significant role in her efforts to secure a graduate role after college. "They're just amazing, Aoife and Caroline are so helpful. They will help you with C.V's, interviews and your LinkedIn". Although we here at here at NCI will be sad to see Laura go, We're delighted to see yet another graduate secure employment soon after graduation. Check out our video below to see what else Laura had to say about her time at NCI.
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Careers Fair at NCI

Posted by Gerard McQuillan on 18 May 2016
National College of Ireland recently hosted its annual careers fair which saw some of Ireland’s biggest companies in attendance. The careers fair - always an important date in NCI’s calendar - saw an array of indigenous and multinational companies attend with one clear goal: to meet and recruit the best in graduate talent.
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Top Tips for Exams

Posted by Gerard McQuillan on 05 May 2016
Summertime is just around the corner, which means it's study season! The finishing line is within touching distance - but there’s still just the small matter of exams to get through first. That's why we here at National College of Ireland have put together our top tips to get you through your exams.
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Holi Festival at NCI

Posted by Gerard McQuillan on 15 April 2016
Students and staff alike recently celebrated Holi – the festival of colours at NCI. Celebrated on the last full moon day of the lunar month, Holi is an ancient festival that signifies the beginning of spring and the end of winter.
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