UCD Career Development Centre : News

CENTRE CLOSED ON 14TH / 15TH MAY FOR STAFF TRAINING

The Career Development Centre will be closed all day on Monday 14th May and Tuesday 15th May 2012 for staff training and there will be no quick query service on those days. We will re-open at 9am on Wednesday 16th May.

Item posted: Mon, 07 May 2012 09:00:00 IST

STUDENT HELPERS REQUIRED - 3 HOURS WORK PER EVENING (MON-THURS) OVER NEXT 2-3 WEEKS

Every year UCD is required to conduct a survey of the previous year’s graduates and provide information on their current employment status to the Higher Education Authority (HEA). This surveyis undertaken by the Career Development Centre and data is gathered via online questionnaire, paper-based questionnaire and telephone survey.

We are currently seeking student helpers to conduct the survey, over the coming weeks. The work will involve 3 hours of calls per evening (Monday to Thursday), between 5 and 8pm. Data captured on each call will be entered directly into the online survey system. A standard rate of €9.40 per hour applies but there will also be a weekly bonus for the caller who completes the most online records.

If you are interested in this opportunity please email sorcha.mulcahy@ucd.ie confirming your availability Monday to Thursday, 5-8pm over the next 3 weeks and including your mobile phone number. All callers will need to undertake one hour of training prior to starting work. There will be daily call targets to be achieved.

Item posted: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:00:00 IST

10 PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATES/STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH AHEAD WAM PROGRAMME

The AHEAD WAM Programme now has 10 work placement opportunities available for graduates (and final year students) with disabilities with ESB & Abbott Ireland.

The placements are for a full time working week, are paid, mentored and for a period of 6 months. The placements are available across a variety of disciplines and in the following companies: ESB (Dublin) & Abbott Ireland (Tipperary).

Further information and applications forms are available at: http://www.ahead.ie/employment_wamprogramme_currentopportunities.

Item posted: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:00:00 IST

UCD OFFERING 3 SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNIVERSITAS 21 SUMMER SCHOOL IN MEXICO

The 2012 Universitas 21 summer school will take place at the Technólogico de Monterrey's Queretaro campus, Mexico, from 7 July to 18 July 2012, with the theme of 'Shaping the Global Future Entrepreneur'.

UCD will award 3 UCD undergraduate students full scholarships to attend. To apply you must be nominated by your College by Wednesday, 25 April 2012. Click here to download more information

Item posted: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:00:00 IST

ARRANGEMENTS FOR UCD BALL - FRI 20TH APRIL

The UCD Career Development Centre will close on Friday 20th of April at 12:30pm. This is due to campus-wide closure to facilitate the annual UCD Ball. We will re-open as normal at 9am Monday 23rd of April.

Item posted: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:00:00 IST

CONGRATULATIONS TO IAN WOOD - RUNNER UP OF NATIONAL STUDENT CHALLENGE

Mark Mitchell of GTI presents UCD Student Ian Woods with his cheque for 2nd place in the GradIreland National Student Challenge. Ian Woods from UCD emerged triumphant on Wednesday after coming second in the Final of the gradireland National Student Challenge in UCD Quinn Business School. Ian placed second out of 60 competing finalists, having completed a series of six Challenges set by leading graduate employers to test key employability skills. Winner David Galbraith from Queen's University Belfast won €1,000. Eimear Ellis from Trinity College Dublin came second and won €500.

Pictured left: Ian Woods from UCD being presented with his prize from Mark Mitchell, Publisher and Marketing Manager, gradireland.

Item posted: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:00:00 GMT

EU GRADUATE CAREERS: OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS FROM 15th MARCH

On 15th March the 2012 selection procedure to find new graduate level recruits to work at the EU Institutions opens for applications.

The roles available are in five fields: European Public Administration (a wide range of policy and programme management posts); Law; Audit; Communication and External Relations. Undergraduates and recent graduates are eligible to apply for these roles at ‘AD 5’ grade. Undergraduates can apply in their final year of study as long as they will graduate/receive their degree by 31st July 2012.

Although there are no nationality quotas or attention paid to nationality through the assessment process, the EU is particularly seeking applicants from Ireland as it has recently been consistently under-represented in terms of the number of applications received.

The deadline for applications is midday Brussels time on 17th April 2012. For more information and to apply online visit www.eu-careers-online.eu. See www.eujobs.ie for more information and advice specific to Irish applicants.

Note: A separate competition for translators and interpreters will launch in the summer.

Item posted: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT

ANNOUNCING GRADUATES 4 INTERNATIONAL GROWTH (G4IG)

Enterprise Ireland is looking for highly motivated graduates who are up for the challenge of managing a business project for a dynamic Irish company in an overseas market.

Graduates 4 International Growth (G4IG) matches talented graduates from a wide range of disciplines to ambitious, high-growth companies to research new opportunities in international markets. And, as part of the programme, you will undertake a Diploma in International Growth with UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and gain international business experience that will make a real difference to your career.

More information, application forms and guidelines for graduates are available on the Enterprise Ireland website - http://bit.ly/g4Ig_1. You can also hear from previous graduates on the G4IG programme here: http://bit.ly/g4ig-video.

There are two deadlines for receipt of applications, March 22nd 2012 and April 11th 2012. Applications will be processed as soon as they are submitted, with the assessment process commencing in March. Salaries are typical of other graduate programmes and will be agreed with participating companies at the hiring stage. Please note: early application is advisable so that your application is considered for the fullest range of job opportunities available.

Item posted: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:00:00 GMT

SEVERAL GRADUATE PROGRAMMES STILL OPEN

Although the closing dates of many annual graduate programmes have passed, there are still several UK-based graduate programmes still open, including the Royal Mail and British Airways programmes. Royal Mail graduate programme includes positions in Operations,Logistics, Commercial, Finance, HR. the British Airways IT Graduate Programme is still open. Click on the links above for more info.

Item posted: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:00:00 GMT

IRISH UNIVERSITY ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM - 29TH MARCH

The "Irish University Entrepreneurship Forum" (IUEF) is a new initiative which aims to develop and encourage entrepreneurship in third level education.

The IUEF, which is non-profit and wholly student-run, is focused on providing a channel of communication between the business network in Ireland and active entrepreneurs at university level. At the event, on the evening of 29 March, eight student entrepreneurs will present their business by way of a five-minute presentation to an audience of business leaders. After the presentations, a Q&A discussion, coordinated by Ivan Yates, will be held in order to give the business leaders in attendance an opportunity to provide feedback and advice. Following this, a drinks reception serves to offer the entrepreneurs an opportunity to directly connect and discuss ideas with the business leaders in attendance. The winners of the 2011 E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, Niall Norton and Joe Hogan from Openet, will be guest speakers at the event.

Registration is required to attend this event. Deadline for registration is 29th February 2012. More details at www.iuef.ie.

Item posted: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

DELOITTE TOP TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION - GOT THE NEXT BIG TECHNOLOGY IDEA?

Are you Ireland's next Top Technology Talent? Deloitte's Top Technology Talent Competition is your chance to win €1000 cash or four weeks' paid work experience at one of Ireland's leading business advisory firms. Submit your idea as a short business plan by the 13 April 2012. Those students with the top submissions will present their ideas to our panel to determine the overall winner. For an entry form and further information go to www.deloitte.com/ie/toptech.

Item posted: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

UCD PHYSICS UNDERGRADUATE LABORATORY SUMMER EXPERIENCE 2012

The UCD School of Physics will be offering a number of Summer Internships in 2012. The a list of potential projects in various research groups are listed below. A stipend of approximately 650 Euro will be paid per student. Students at all undergraduate levels are encouraged to apply, but priority will be given to those in their penultimate year.

Further information is available at www.ucd.ie/physics/undergraduatesummerplacements/.

Item posted: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:30:00 GMT

CERTIFICATE IN SKILLS FOR WORKING LIFE NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION THROUGH CAREERSCONNECT

This employer-led short course comprises practical workshops to help you develop core skills sought by employers. It is particularly targeted at pre-final year students, although final year students are also welcome.

Topics covered include:

• The Graduate Labour Market

• Teamwork

• Making Effective Applications

• Emotional Intelligence

• Projecting a Professional Image

• Improving Interview Skills

• Offline to Online Marketing Business Game

• Moving Forward

These workshops will be delivered by some of Ireland's leading graduate employers, including Google, Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Item posted: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

AIESEC GLOBAL INTERNSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMMES - NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

AIESEC is the world's largest student organisation, with 50,000 members in 110 countries worldwide.

It offers two Exchange Programmes that provide students and recent graduates with amazing opportunities abroad - a Global Community Development Programme for summer volunteering experiences for undergraduates, and a Global Internship Programme for final years and graduates looking for real-world, practical experience. It's a chance to get an amazing cultural experience, make a positive impact in the world around you and develop yourself and your skills in the process.

For more information, come to AIESEC presentations on campus (see http://www.ucd.ie/careers/events/) and check out their website at www.aiesec.ie

Item posted: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT

FÁILTE IRELAND SUPPORTS TOURISM MARKETING INTERNSHIPS ON JOBBRIDGE.IE

Jumpstart your career with a marketing internship in the tourism sector supported by Fáilte Ireland. JobBridge, the National Internship Scheme, which forms part of the Government’s new Jobs Initiative, is administered by FAS on behalf of the Department of Social Protection. A JobBridge Internship offers a work experience placement in a host organisation for a 6 or 9 month period to people who are unemployed for at least 3 months. The internship programme is ideal for you if you are an unemployed marketing, business or languages graduate. Fáilte Ireland will provide added value by providing a 5-day training programme for tourism marketing Interns.

Go to www.jobbridge.ie and look for internships with ‘Tourism Marketing’ in the title, or contact Tremayne Horkan at thorkan@tourismmarketinginterns.com or 087 982 5956 for further information.

Item posted: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:00:00 IST

UCD CAREER GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD

UCD Careers Guide 2011/12 The UCD Career Guide 2011/12 is now available to download from the Publications and Downloads section of the site. The guide is full of information and advice to help you make decisions about your career, understand the demands of the graduate workplace and be as successful as possible in your applications for jobs and courses.

We also have hard copies available to pick up in the Career Development Centre itself - drop in and pick one up!

Item posted: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:00:00 IST

BECOME THE UCD 'EU CAREERS AMBASSADOR'

As part of an exciting initiative to promote careers with the EU institutions, the European Personnel Selection Office are looking for student representatives from top academic Universities across Europe. They are looking to find one student to become their 'Ambassador' and promote EU Careers on the UCD Campus from autumn 2012 until autumn 2013. During that time you will receive regular guidance from EPSO. They are looking for motivated candidates with excellent communication skills.

For more details, click here to download a document for more information, or click here to download an application form.

Item posted: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:00:00 IST