Post on 25-Dec-2015
Knowing what you would like
The following are very helpful:Gradireland Careers Report – www.gradireland.com/careersreport Careers Portal – www.careersportal.ie Career Directions – www.careerdirections.ie
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Job titles directly relevant to
Commercial Services- Marketing and selling, Purchasing and Buying, Management Consultancy, Conference/Event Organising, Secretarial, LawFinancial Services – Accountancy, Banking, Insurance
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Options for languages and Business Studies
Languages/Business Graduates are eligible to
apply for 60% of total jobs advertised.
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Options for Languages and Business Studies graduates
Options are varied. Examples include….
AccountancyAdministrationAdvertisingBankingBroadcastingCommunity WorkComputingDistributionFinancial ManagementInsurance IT
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Options for languages and Business Studies
graduatesJournalismLegal Work,LeisureLibrarianshipMarketingMuseum WorkPersonnelProduction ManagementPublic Relations
Publishing
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Options for Languages and Business Studies Graduates
PurchasingRetailingSalesSelf EmploymentSocial WorkTeaching TourismTransportUniformed Services
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Examples of what previous graduates did -- Jobs
Office Administrator, Laing O’Rourke, Donegal €25k
Trainee Accountant, McDaid and Co, Donegal €25k
Trainee Auditor, Office of Controller & Auditor General
€35k
Sales Manager, New Look, Galway €25k
Clerical Officer, Dept of Justice, Dublin €25k
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Examples of what previous graduates did -- Jobs
Research Consultant, Peter Core Recruitment€20k
Pensions Consultant, Friends Provident, UK 25k₤
Trainee Accountant, Seamus McRory, Donegal€15k
Trainee Accountant, IFAC, Raphoe€20k
Deputy Manager, LIDL, Antrim 35k₤
Office Administrator, J Duffy Freight, Donegal€25
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Examples of what last years graduates did -- Jobs
Research Consultant, Peter Core Recruitment€20k
Pensions Consultant, Friends Provident, UK25k ₤
Trainee Accountant, Seamus McRory, Donegal€15k
Trainee Accountant, IFAC, Raphoe€20k
Deputy Manager, LIDL, Antrim 35k₤
Office Administrator, J Duffy Freight, Donegal €25
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Examples of what previous graduates did -- Jobs
Customer Service Officer, Ulster Bank, Buncrana €23k
QFA, Ulster Bank, Letterkenny €30k
Bank Official, Bank of Ireland, Dublin €25k
Home Help Co-ordinator, HSE, Ballybofey €30k
Credit Controller, Quinn Direct, Cavan €25k
Clerical Officer, HSE, Letterkenny €25k
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Researching the above job descriptions
Check relevant sections of careers resources area in the library. Also check out
www.careerdirections.ie , www.careersportal.ie www.gradireland.com and www.prospects.ac.uk
http://www.languageswork.org.uk/career_choices
/job_sectors/event_management.aspx
Talk to someone who is doing a job that you like, for example a past student, friend etc.
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How to source company addresses.
Register with www.gradireland.com
Employer Database – list of companies classified by occupation are being made available on Public Drive – Shared Folder.
GradIreland Directory is available from the careers office and library.
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Where to look for JobsSpecialist Recruitment Agencies
Attending Careers Fairs
Contacting companies yourself – the speculative approach.
Careersbrief
Networking
Newspapers
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Post Graduate Courses: Your Options
Research Degrees: Usually 1-3 years. It is examined by Thesis, and qualification obtained is an MA leading to PhD/D Phil
Taught Masters Degrees or Diplomas: Combination of course work and research work. Usually lasts 1 year.
Vocational/Conversion Courses: Examples - Teaching Law, Accountancy etc.Check funding situation: Contact college of choice for details of closing dates etc.
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Choosing Courses: Essential Reading
www.postgradireland.ie – and directory of postgrad courses in Ireland
www.prospects.ac.uk UK Courses.
Check Sunday newspapers on a regular basis for details of newly approved courses.
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Thinking of Going Abroad?
EU Stages Programme - http://ec.europa.eu/stages/information/traineeship_en.htm#Infotab1
IBEC Euro Opportunities Scheme driving licence useful!! – www.ibec.ie
• Leonardo Da Vinci SchemeClass Assistant - JET Programme – teaching in Japan
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Thinking of Going Abroad?
TEFL Training
Fulbright Scholarships
Check the section Work Experience and Internships on www.gradireland.com
Information on all of these schemes are available from the careers office
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What Next?Get involved – clubs/societies/voluntary.
Checking closing dates for courses/job application deadlines – www.gradireland.com; www.targetjobs.ie, www.milkround.co.uk .
Attend Postgradireland Fair in February.
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What Next?Drawing up CV and letter of application .Careers office can advise on these, and talks will take place.
Preparation for Aptitude Tests – www.gradireland.com/careersreport; www.publicjobs.ie, www.shl.com Interview PreparationCheck Careers Service facebook page
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Useful Websites – Marketing
Irish Direct Marketing Association (IDMA) http://www.idma.ie/ The Marketing Institute http://www.mii.ie/ Career Directions: Executive The Marketing Society (UK) http://www.marketing-society.org.uk/Pages/default.aspx ESOMAR World Association of Research Professionals http://www.esomar.org/