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Date: 6 June 2012
Start time: 11:00
End time: 17:00
Venue: Serpentine Hall (Hall 3), RDS, Dublin
Official Twitter hashtag: #summergradfair
Date for your diary - 6 June 2012!
Just graduated? Not sure what your options are?
With the college term winding down, now is the perfect time to start thinking about the next step in your career. Despite the shrill wind of economic turmoil, there are still plenty of employers providing graduate jobs, so why not take your first step and see what opportunities are available at the gradireland Summer Fair, 6 June, in the RDS, Dublin.
What to expect at the fair
- gradireland jobs wall with thousands of live graduate jobs and internships
- Loads of further study providers from Ireland and abroad - see the exhibitor list for details
- A dedicated IT zone
- Professional CV advice from the Association of Higher Education Careers Services
- A range of FREE seminars
- and more....
Register for free admission! Or you can register on the door for €5.
How to make the most of the event
Preparation is key
- Think of yourself as a consumer shopping for the right career or postgraduate course
- Think of all of those questions that might not be answered by reading brochures or by searching a website
- Carefully select the exhibitors and then find out what they can offer you. What kind of careers do their students go on to?
- Research the companies attending.
What to do when you arrive at the fair
- When you arrive at the fair make sure that you register, check in and pick up your FREE copy of the fair guide
- Take time to look through the guide and decide which exhibitors you would like to talk to. Don't forget to pick up your floor plan from the registration desk
- Make notes so that you've got all the details you need to follow up contacts when you get home
- Treat the fair as a fact-finding mission, and don't forget that this is your opportunity to ask questions.
About the fair
The gradireland summer fair is the official all-Ireland summer graduate careers options event, organised by GTI Ireland in association with the Association of Higher Education Careers Services, and held in central Dublin. The event is supported by all university careers services in Ireland, north and south. The gradireland branding survey showed that students felt the most effective way for companies to build their branding was through presence at careers fairs. This fair offers an excellent opportunity to raise your branding and fill any graduate vacancies within your company.
Where and when?
The gradireland summer careers fair will be held in the Serpentine Hall (Hall 3), RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. It will take place on Wednesday 6 June 2012, and will run from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Benefits for you
- meet motivated students and graduates
- recruit for immediate vacancies
- reinforce your links with careers services
- excellent way to raise awareness of your brand.
Exhibitors who will attend the gradireland Summer Fair 2012:
(this list is updated on an on-going basis)
Abercrombie & Fitch
The Manager in Training program is a blended learning program focused on immersing the trainee in all aspects of managing a multi-million dollar business for Abercrombie & Fitch. What you need to bring to the job: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Strong problem-solving skills; Sophistication and a great sense of style; Diversity Awareness; Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment; Great team-building skills; Internal motivation, resilience and must be a self-starter.
W careers.hollisterco.com and upload your details using the password ‘sydney32’
ACCA
Applied Materials
CIMA
The most relevant international accountancy qualification for business. CIMA is the only accountancy qualification that covers the broader business skills you’ll need for a successful career in management. CIMA is a quality standard that is recognised around the globe. We are currently the voice of over 195,000 students and members in 176 countries, with more than 8,000 students and members in Ireland, north and south.
Cameron Flow Control
Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA)
CPA is one of the main Irish accountancy bodies with in excess of 5,000 members and students. The CPA designation is the most commonly used designation worldwide for professional accountants and the Institute’s qualification enjoys wide international recognition. Our current membership operates in Practice, Industry, Financial Services and the Public Sector and CPA’s work in over 40 countries around the world.
Cut-e
cut-e is a world leader in the design and implementation of online psychometric and competency based assessment systems for use in recruitment, selection, development and education contexts. cut-e assess over 3.5 million people per year in over 70 countries in 35 languages for Fortune 500 companies, governmental organisations and large consultancy / professional services firms.
Edge Hill University
Close to the vibrant city of Liverpool with regular scheduled flights from Belfast, Dublin, Shannon, Knock and Derry, Edge Hill University stands for both academic and professional excellence, for PGCE’s, Masters or Professional Development.
IBAT College
Murex
Reims management school
Reims Management School in France and the French Embassy in Ireland will present you postgraduate studies in France as well as French courses available at the different Alliance Française in Ireland. We will answer your questions about studing in France, and particularly in the Champagne region. Come and visit us.
SAP
SQS
SQS is the market leader in Quality Management and Software Testing across the UK. As a consultancy, we offer a career working on high profile projects alongside highly skilled and passionate fellow Testers. Within our customer base are blue chip enterprises, including 5 of the top 10 FTSE 100 companies.
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When
Wednesday 6 June 2012, 11.00 am - 5.00 pm
RDS, Dublin 4
Where
The RDS, Dublin 4. The RDS is located approx 3 kilometres from Dublin City in the heart of residential Ballsbridge. The RDS is approximately 10 minutes' walk from the Sandymount and Lansdowne suburban rail (DART) stations. Bus numbers 4, 4a, 7, 7a, 8 from the city centre stop outside of the RDS at the Merrion Road entrance. The venue is surrounded by Merrion Road, Simmonscourt Road and Anglesea Road and is serviced by car parking spaces for over 2,000 cars plus drop off points for taxis and coaches. The venue is less than 15 minutes walk from five of Dublin's top hotels, including a five-star hotel on the grounds. For further information visit www.rds.ie.
Getting here
Dublin International Airport (25km to RDS;Taxi/Bus 50 min)
Heuston Train Station (6km to RDS;Taxi/Bus 25 min)
Connolly Train Station (4km to RDS;Taxi/Bus/Dart 20 min)
Busarus Bus Station (4km to RDS;Taxi/Bus/Dart 20 min)
Accommodation and social
For detailed information please go to www.visitdublin.com
2012 seminars
Seminars at the fair are presented by leading industry professionals and experienced careers advisers.
Why not plan your day around the seminars you most want to attend to make sure you get the most out of the day!
The seminars on the day will include:
Thinking outside the box for successful jobsearching - Navigating the hidden jobmarket presented by Caroline Matthews, Career Coach and Outplacement Consultant with www.careercoach.ie
G4IG programme explained presented by Brigid Roche, cut-e
The G4IG programme provides graduates with a fantastic opportunity to live and work abroad for an 18 month period. During the programme, graduates will have the opportunity to complete a 6 month diploma course in the internationally recognised business school; Smurfit Business School. For the remaining 12 months they will commence work in an exciting international location. International locations include the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, America, South America, Russia and The Gulf. The programme is co-ordinated by Enterprise Ireland and aims to match bright, energetic and talented graduates with ambitious internationally trading organisations. This programme aims to produce graduates with the potential to be the next generation of outstanding Business Development Executives.
If business development is a career choice that interests you and you are motivated to excel and rapidly develop your professional expertise then this is the programme for you. This is not an opportunity to miss out on – be sure to visit the Enterprise Ireland G4IG stand and attend the presentation.
This presentation will explain
- The G4IG programme
- Application criteria for those that wish to apply
- Details of who should apply to this programme
- Details about the 6 month Diploma course in Smurfit Business school
- Destinations abroad during the latter 12 month period
- The application-hire process
- About the job role during the 18 month period
- Success stories of those in the programme
- G4IG social media
- How to registering your interest for January 2013
- Q&A session
Get social networked and get hired! presented by Paul Mullan, Founder/Consultant
www.measurability.ie
This seminar will explain:
- How social media can enhance your job search (Linkedin, Facebook & Twitter)
- How to create an impactful Linkedin profile
- Key strategies to increase job market visibility using social media.
Studying in the US – Fulbright Commission / EducationUSA presented by Pippa Halley, Communications & Information Officer, The Fulbright Commission / EducationUSA
This seminar will give a broad overview on how to apply to colleges in the US, how to source funding and the admissions exams required for various areas of study. The Fulbright Commission annually awards postgraduate scholarships to Irish and EU students, scholars and professionals to study, research and lecture across all disciplines in the US. The EducationUSA service based in the Fulbright Commission is Ireland’s primary and official source of information on educational opportunities in the US.
Creative Job Search - Accessing the Hidden Job Market presented by Sinead English, Sinead English & Associates Career Consultants www.sineadenglishassociates.ie
What does a quality application look like? presented by Rowan Manahan, www.rowanmanahan.com