Using our Recruitment Platform

University of Limerick Cooperative Education & Careers Division (UL CECD)

Data Protection Notice

Personal data submitted through the MYCareerPath portal, a service offered by UL CECD, will be used to provide access to services such as Job Postings and Careers Events. Your data will be processed in accordance with the UL Data Privacy Policy.

Your data will be shared with UL staff and agents as necessary for service delivery. By continuing to use this portal, you agree to the processing of your personal data as outlined above.

Jobs Board Terms & Conditions for Employers and Recruiters

UL CECD serves as a central contact point for employers looking to recruit UL students and recent graduates (up to 2 years post-graduation) for full and part-time paid opportunities.

We use the Vacancy Page on MYCareerPath to promote employers and relevant opportunities, including graduate programmes, full and part-time roles, summer internships, vacation, and freelance work, ensuring we act in the best interest of our students and recent graduates.

For undergraduate Cooperative Education placements (work placements), which are an accredited part of the student’s course of study, please contact our Cooperative Education Team. For all other opportunities, please use the Vacancy Page.

Our job posting procedures and processes are guided by policies and position statements from our professional associations:

• Association of Higher Education Careers Service (AHECS)
• Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (UK and Ireland)

These Terms & Conditions also adhere to Irish Employment and Equality legislation, general policies on promoting Equal Opportunities, Diversity & Inclusion, and compliance with Minimum Wage obligations.

About the Vacancy Page

• Our Vacancy Page is provided free of charge.
• It is a self-service platform. Employers can register to post jobs by visiting MYCareerPath. Organisation registrations and job postings are reviewed for approval by a member of the Careers Service Team before being posted. We aim to approve all jobs within 48 hours of submission.
• Step-by-Step Guides are available for details on registering, posting vacancies, and retrieving a password reminder. For further assistance, please contact careers@ul.ie.
• We advertise roles in good faith and expect Recruiters and Employers to comply with these Terms & Conditions.
• Employers must ensure that all roles submitted comply with relevant legislation, including Employment, Data Protection, and Health & Safety laws. For overseas opportunities, Employers must ensure compliance with laws in the jurisdiction where the role is based.
• We only advertise jobs deemed suitable and relevant to UL students and recent graduates.
• UL CECD reserves the right to refuse, omit, edit, alter, suspend, withdraw, or otherwise manage any job posting at its absolute discretion without explanation or liability.
• Employers must clearly state in each Job Posting whether any fees or costs are incurred as part of the application process or while employed, such as travel, insurance, medical, etc.
• We may require new organisations to complete a Meet and Greet before registering with the MyCareerPath system.
• For Overseas Employers or Agencies, at our discretion, we may add the following to Job Postings on the Student Portal:

Note from UL CECD

This information is provided in good faith. However, it is crucial to verify all details at the source. We advise applicants to use their judgment and conduct thorough research when considering potential opportunities, employers, or regions. Before accepting any offer, ensure you check with overseas employers/organisations for complete details of your contract and all associated costs, including flights, accommodation, travel expenses, visas, insurance, and placement fees.

For those considering working overseas, we recommend thoroughly researching the region and checking the travel advice on the Department of Foreign Affairs website.

For Remote Working Roles:

•    Clearly state the remote nature of the role in the job advertisement.

•    Ensure compliance with relevant legislation regarding the Contract of Employment, Health & Safety, Insurance, etc.

•    For overseas companies, note that Irish Employment Legislation applies to employees based in Ireland.

For Freelance Roles:

•    Published at our discretion.

•    Provide clear information in the job posting on:

o    Contract of Service

o    Defined job expectations

o    Time commitment required

o    Remuneration payable

Additional Guidelines for Employers:

•    Supply full contact details, including a company-specific email address, a link to a live company website, and a full job description. Private email addresses are not accepted.

•    State the closing date for applications. Closing dates may be extended but should not be brought forward. Ensure that closing dates and other information on MYCareerPath align with your organisation’s website.

•    Organisations recruiting on behalf of a client company must provide the client company’s name and website URL in the relevant fields on the Job Posting. This information is for UL Quality Assurance purposes only. However, we encourage making this information visible to students.

•    Ensure all information supplied is true and accurate. Recruitment Agencies must ensure the accuracy of information provided by their client companies. If a position has already been published directly by the Employer, it will not be republished on behalf of the Recruitment Agency.

•    Recruitment Agencies using our Vacancy Page should be licensed to recruit in Ireland.

•    The employment contract is between the student/graduate and the employer or client company.

•    UL CECD’s role is limited to job advertisement only.

•    No applications for positions can be made through UL CECD. UL CECD does not recommend candidates, accept or process CVs or applications, shortlist candidates, or participate in the selection and recruitment process in any manner.

•    It is the Employer’s responsibility to ensure applicants are legally eligible to work in the advertised country.

•    The relevant account or Job Posting will be withdrawn if additional or clarifying information is requested and not provided within seven days.

•    UL does not accept any liability arising from the content of any Job Posting.

•    UL is not responsible for the performance and behaviour of students and graduates during the application process or when employed.

•    UL will not be liable for any loss, damage, or delay arising from the delivery of services to promote an employer or their opportunities.

Job Postings We Accept

•    Positions with an immediate start date.

•    Roles suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate, and research/PhD students.

•    Funded opportunities for prospective master’s and doctoral students, as well as current master’s and doctoral students, such as scholarships and studentships.

•    Positions for candidates with industry experience.

•    Paid work experience and summer internships (excluding mandatory college placements as part of a degree course – Coop Placements). For information about UL’s Coop Programme, please visit the Coop website.

•    Undergraduate placements that are not part of the Coop Programme.

•    Paid vacation and part-time work that complies with minimum wage legislation.

•    Suitable volunteering opportunities for bona fide local registered charities, where the role provides relevant experience for UL students/graduates.

•    International volunteering and development work opportunities provided the organisation is a registered member of Comhlámh and displays the Comhlámh symbol on their website.

Job Postings We Do Not Accept

•    Positions that present an immediate risk to the health and well-being of students and graduates.

•    Job postings that are illegal, promote or endorse illegal activity, or contravene Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion guidelines.

•    Job postings with incomplete, unclear, misleading, or unsuitable information as deemed by UL CECD.

•    Unpaid positions, including unpaid internships or roles that contravene Minimum Wage legislation.

•    Discriminatory job postings.

•    Generic advertisements for recruitment agencies.

•    Job postings submitted with personal or generic email accounts (e.g., Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo).

•    Roles requiring medication or other treatment forms (e.g., drug trials).

•    Opportunities posted by recruitment agencies without client company details provided to UL CECD.

•    Au pair or babysitting services.

•    Job postings by private individuals or where the employee is expected to work in an employer’s private residence.

•    Commission-only or pyramid schemes.

•    Positions requiring students to pay for services or incur unreasonable financial outlays.

•    Positions deemed unsuitable or irrelevant to UL students and graduates.

•    Positions involving writing academic course-related materials for other students.

•    Job postings requiring identifiable documents at the application stage (e.g., passport, birth certificate, PPS Number). Companies should not require students/graduates to supply a photograph at the application stage, as advised by our Professional Body (CIPD) and GDPR Guidelines and Procedures.

Additional Notes

•    Events (including recruitment/training-related events), courses, training sessions, or workshops are not advertised on our Vacancy Page. These can be advertised through other Careers Service channels, such as the Events Page. For details, please contact careers@ul.ie.

•    UL CECD reserves the right to amend or replace this policy without prior notice.

For further information, please contact careers@ul.ie