Information about the employers exhibiting at the fairs can be found in our student brochure. Once this brochure is available for you to view it will be shared via our social media channels (@ucdcareers) and on this webpage. 

At the Fair, the brochure will be available via a QR code for students to refer to. We also keep an updated link to the brochure on the event booking page, and will email this link to all registered students on the morning of the fair. For insight into what last year’s brochure looked like, take a look at the (opens in a new window)2024/2025 student brochure.

We welcome 50 - 85 employer stands for each Fair. This number can change depending on the sector that the Fair is focused on and the time of year. Please see the above question for more information on employers. 

In terms of student attendance, the fair can get quite busy, especially when we first open the doors, during breaks between lectures or lunchtime. If you'd prefer to avoid the queues, we recommend avoiding these times or coming along a little later in the day when it's typically quieter. You are very welcome to pop in, leave and come back at a time that suits you. We anticipate that there will be 1500 - 2000 students attending the Fairs over the course of the day, but not everyone arrives at once so there is plenty of opportunity to speak to employers without feeling rushed.

Yes! We have a dedicated Quiet Room for all of our Fairs taking place at O’Reilly Hall. There are signs posted in the front entrance to guide you, but you can also (opens in a new window)take a look here for directions. Please note the following rules will be in place in the Quiet Room: 

• Please do not use phones or other electronics
  
• Please keep conversation to a minimum
  
• Please respect the space and others using the quiet room

We plan to have a limited range of printed student brochures and floor plans available at the door, but in support of a more sustainable event, we hope to keep these to a minimum. QR codes will be on display throughout O'Reilly Hall which link directly to the PDF version of the student brochure. The large floor plans can be found on display both in the main check-in area and inside the Hall. We recommend snapping a picture of the floor plan before you head in to help you navigate the space! A selection of the employers may also have their own printed materials available for you to take home.

Yes, O’Reilly Hall is a wheelchair accessible (opens in a new window)event space. If you have specific questions or requests, please feel free to reach out to us at (opens in a new window)careers@ucd.ie so we can ensure that you get the most out of the Fairs. For more information on UCD - University of All, please visit the Campus Accessibility page.

Each Recruitment Fair is named in accordance with the sector that each company or organisation falls under, not the college or school that should attend. For example, the Science, Engineering and Technology Fair invites employers from those sectors, but is open to students from all colleges. The (opens in a new window)student brochure provides information about which colleges and schools each employer is targeting.

The Fairs are typically too busy for employers to provide individual feedback on CVs. Generally, we find that they do not usually accept any CVs in person and would prefer that you visit their website for more details or contact them via their dedicated HR team. If in doubt, we suggest asking the employer directly about their preferred contact method and/or application process. 

If you are a current UCD student and would like feedback on your CV, please feel free to book a one - on - one appointment with one of our Careers and Skills Consultants. You can also access CV 360 through our MyCareer Platform, which will give you instant feedback.

We’ve created some short videos about how to make the most of the Fairs. Check out our (opens in a new window)tips on networking and (opens in a new window)College to Career: Recruitment Fair videos for some insight. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn, too! We’re always sharing useful tips as the Fairs get closer.

There are a few different places to look! For the most part, employers will be there to talk about their latest grad programmes and internship opportunities. The Fairs are the perfect time to ask specific questions about what they’re looking for in candidates and applications. 

Be sure to keep an eye out for our Job Board! At each Fair, there will be a Job Board on display featuring a selection of the current opportunities from employers participating on the day. Scan the QR code to find the posting on our MyCareer platform where you can find out more about the role and how to apply. 

Once you're ready to apply, be sure to check out our (opens in a new window)College to Career series, which gives some insight on top tips for CVs and Cover Letters. And as always, (opens in a new window)CV 360 and (opens in a new window)one-on-one appointments are available for individual feedback.

Our office is located on the corner of the James Joyce Library Building and we are open from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. You can also email us at (opens in a new window)careers@ucd.ie.