Finding the right job or internship can feel overwhelming — especially when every sector has its own specialist job boards, recruitment practices, and professional networks. That’s why the Trinity Careers Service Sector‑Specific Jobs Guide is such a valuable resource: it brings together curated, sector‑relevant job platforms to help you search smarter, not harder.
The guide highlights a wide range of career areas, each with its own set of recommended websites to help you discover roles, research employers, and track down sector‑appropriate opportunities.
🌍 Not-for-Profit & International Development
If you’re interested in social impact, community development, or global issues, the guide lists key platforms such as ActiveLink, a major Irish not‑for‑profit jobs board, and Devex, a hub for international development roles and advice. You’ll also find sites like For Purpose, ThirdSector, 80000Hours, and CharityJobs, offering everything from graduate programmes to charity leadership positions.
🎭 Creative Arts & Culture
Students exploring careers in the arts will find job boards for performing arts (TheatreForum), music (Journal of Music), film and TV (IFTN), museums (MuseumJobs), and visual arts (VisualArtists.ie). The guide also includes broader creative platforms such as The Dots and additional AGCAS‑linked creative resources.
🎓 Education
For those drawn to teaching or academia, the guide outlines where to find roles across both second‑level and higher education. This includes EducationPosts.ie, EducationCareers.ie, and the UK’s centralised Teaching Vacancies site for school‑based jobs. For third-level pathways, the guide lists UniversityVacancies.ie, AcademicPositions, Jobs.ac.uk, FindAPostDoc, and relevant international job boards like Times Higher Education. 
🌐 International Careers & Public Sector
The guide also connects students with global graduate vacancy portals such as Gradlink (with regional versions across Asia, Africa, the Gulf, North America and more), Graduateland, and the European Job Portal (ec.europa.eu). If you're considering the Irish public sector, you can explore roles via PublicJobs.ie and LocalGovernmentJobs.ie.
✏️ Freelancing, Writing & Creative Self‑Employment
For those building a freelance portfolio, platforms such as Upwork, Fiverr, Contently, and sector‑specific tools like Journalism.co.uk are included. The guide even links to specialist freelancing resources such as the Illustrated Freelancer’s Guide, offering practical advice for creatives working independently.
Why This Guide Matters
Instead of spending hours sifting through generic job sites, the Sector‑Specific Jobs Guide helps you target high‑quality, relevant opportunities in your chosen field. Whether you're exploring options or actively applying, it supports you in navigating the platforms employers actually use.
It’s an essential tool for students who want to:
  • discover niche job boards they didn’t know existed
  • understand the hiring landscape in different sectors
  • connect with industry‑relevant organisations and networks
  • search strategically and save valuable time
 
Access the guide 👉 HERE
Take the next step toward your future career — with guidance designed specifically for Trinity students.