Almost half of graduates regret their course choice

46% of Ireland’s graduates are in jobs unrelated to their qualification, according to research. When it came to securing their current job, only 13% said that their qualification alone was instrumental in landing the role.

Almost half of graduates regret their course choice

46% of Ireland’s graduates are in jobs unrelated to their qualification, according to research. When it came to securing their current job, only 13% said that their qualification alone was instrumental in landing the role.

The survey, entitled Education vs. Experience, which was undertaken by Matrix Recruitment to examine the correlation between third-level education and career choice, found that 49% regretted third level course choice and wished they had chosen a different course.

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