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Online version : http://www.dcu.ie/students/careers/newsletters/1268312049.htm
Edition week: 16-Mar-10
Careers Day
Dear Students,
1. A big thank you, to all of you who supported DCU Careers Day, on Wednesday March 10th in such large numbers. The exhibitors’ were very pleased to meet you and commented favourably on the standard of enquiry. The seminars were well attended as was the CV clinic (17 booths). Congratulations to Denise Mc Morrow, Careers Adviser who was the Project Manager on this initiative. Thanks also to all members of the Careers team who worked hard to ensure the event was as successful as it was.
2. Destinations
Have you discovered Destinations® on the Careers Web site? If not, you’re missing a wonderful resource. Today, I will introduce you briefly to it, give a quick overview and in the coming weeks, I will highlight different sections of the site which you should browse, add to your favourites and make your own.
What is it?
Destinations®, is an electronic career planning resource for students and recent graduates, designed to help you to manage your career from university to work and beyond. This website has been developed by the University of Reading and is being customised for Irish use in DCU by the DCU Careers Service and other member institutions of Graduate Careers Ireland (GCI).
How can it help you?
• Learn more about your career and lifestyle preferences
• Recognise what you can offer the world of work and what it can offer you
• Think broadly about career options and patterns of work
• Pursue career ideas
• Identify actions you can take now to start your career journey
How many Sections?
It has 3 main sections divided into 500 stand alone individual web pages –
a. Topics- Career planning information divided into topics, each containing information, advice, video, and activities and arranged in ABC order for easy access.
b. Resources- Quick access to videos and downloads featured in the site, additional video clips, and information on local resources and
c. Contacts and/or local resources, a section which DCU Careers Services will be adding to in the summer months.
Take a look - go to careers web site www.dcu.ie/careers and from the students and graduates page, follow the links. You will be asked for your user name and log in as it is under licence to DCU Careers Service.
3. As St Patrick’s Day falls during the week, may I wish you all a most enjoyable and fabulous day!
Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig ort anois agus i gconaí.
Muireann and the Careers Team
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| JOBS FOR YOU!!
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| Workshop for Science Students -Taking Control of Your Future |
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Taking Control of Your Future, a workshop for science students, will take place on Wednesday 31st of March from 2.00-6.00pm in XG01.
This is a 4 hour experiential afternoon workshop, which aims to help you fast forward your career and take control of your future. This is an excellent opportunity for Science Students (final year undergrad and postgrads) to structure your career plans, develop your Job Search strategies, sharpen your CV, Interview Skills and Networking skills. Learn how to impress and stand out from the crowd. Don’t delay. Book today- and do it all in one go!
Reserve a place today by sending your CV to careers@dcu.ie and in the subject box write "Taking Control of Your Future - Science Workshop". Full programme details later.
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| Your Future is Chartered - Chartered Accountancy Open Day |
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Thurs 8th April 2010, 2.00 – 5.00pm
Chartered Accountants House, Pearse St, Dublin 2
If you’re interested in a career in Accountancy or Finance, aim high. Chartered Accountants are Ireland’s leading business professionals, and enjoy rapid career progression, excellent salary levels and global mobility.
Chartered Accountants Ireland is the largest accountancy body in Ireland and is the voice of the profession in Ireland. The Institute is holding a Careers Event for all interested Third Level students. The event will take place in the Institute’s new Training Centre in Chartered Accountants House, Pearse St, Dublin 2 on Thursday afternoon, 8th April. The event, which is free of charge, will include presentations on careers in Finance and Accountancy, and will cover:
What is a Chartered Accountant?
Global opportunities and rewards
What does training involve?
The Training Contract
Exemptions, Education, Training
To register, email openday@charteredaccountants.ie or call (01) 637 7200.
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| Italian Government Scholarships and Grants 2010/2011 |
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The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers Irish students a number of scholarships to study in Italy. The scholarships are as follows:
Long Term Scholarships
Research Grants
Summer Bursaries (Summer 2010)
Full details are available on the website of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
www.esteri.it/MAE/EN/Ministero/Servizi/Stranieri/Opportunita/default.html
All applications must be made through the dedicated web site established by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: borseonline.esteri.it/borseonline/it/index.asp
Two references from third level academic authorities should be sent to the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, 11 Fitzwilliam Square East, Dublin 2 by Wednesday 31 March 2010. Alternatively, signed references may be scanned and sent directly to marcella.miraglia@esteri.it by Wednesday 31 March 2010.
All enquiries should be directed to the Instituto Italiano di Cultura.
Phone: 01 – 6620509/6621507 Fax: 01 - 676 6716
E-mail: education.iicdublino@esteri.it
Web: www.iicdublino.esteri.it
Business hours: Monday– Friday 10a.m. – 1p.m.; 2p.m. – 5 p.m.
The closing date for submission of online applications is Wednesday 31 March 2010.
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| The Bilingual People Fair 27th March 10am-6pm |
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Bilingual People, the International Language Recruitment and Expat Services Fair have organized the Bilingual People Fair in Dublin, the largest and most exciting language jobs and expat exhibition of its kind dedicated to multi-lingual recruitment.
If you are a bilingual or multi-lingual student or post-graduate and are interested in finding a great job, this is a "must see" event. You can meet the biggest companies in Ireland and across Europe in a direct and face to face environment.
The Bilingual People Fair will target candidates seeking multi-lingual positions in sectors such as customer service, shared service and finance, IT, sales, marketing, travel and tourism, and translation attracting leading international companies.
This is a free event, please register for your free ticket at: www.bilingualpeople.ie/get_ticket
The Bilingual People Fair will take place in The Guiness Storehouse St James Gate, Dublin 8 on Saturday 27th March 2010 from 10.00am to 18.00pm.
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| CAMARA - Teach in Africa this summer! |
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Teach in Africa this summer!
Camara, is currently recruiting people of all backgrounds to travel to six African countries, where they will help to teach computer skills in schools and universities. Volunteers will spend four weeks in either Kenya, Lesotho, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Zambia.
For further information, see their website at www.camara.ie or contact Hester by telephone on 01 652 2668 or email africa10@camara.ie
Closing date for applications is Friday 26th March 2010.
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| Lecture on Career Opportunities in the EU Institutions |
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A presentation on upcoming career opportunities in the EU institutions will take place on Monday 15 March at 6pm in the office of the European Commission Representation in Ireland, European Union House, 18 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.
On 16 March 2010, details of graduate vacancies in the EU institutions will be published by the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO). These will include positions in the fields of European Public Administration, Law, Economics, Audit and Information and Communication Technology. In July, vacancy notices for translators and interpreters will be published. Steffen Ludwig who works for the European Personnel Selection Office in Brussels will visit Dublin on Monday 15th March where he will give a presentation on the attractiveness of an EU career and on the upcoming selection and recruitment procedure. This may be of interest to students and recent graduates who are considering a career in the EU institutions. Mr Ludwig's presentation will last 30 minutes and will be followed by a question-and-answer session.
In order to confirm your attendance, please email Beata Golenska to register – Beata-Dorota.Golenska@ec.europa.eu (please include your full name and the name of your university / organisation if applicable).
For more information on careers in the EU institutions and the upcoming vacancies please see http://www.eu-careers.eu
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| VSO Work Placement - Communication & Marketing students |
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VSO are looking for an enthusiastic student - preferably from the marketing/communications disciplines - to work during the months of June, July and August on their communications, marketing and e-marketing external relations.
VSO is an international development charity that works through volunteers in 44 of the world's poorest countries. Our mission is to end poverty and enable disadvantaged people to reach their full potential.
For more information see www.vso.ie
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| SUAS - Volunteers Required |
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Next week as the country celebrates St. Patrick's Day, you have the chance to help change a life. Volunteer a few hours of your time (next week, on the 16th or 17th March) with Suas in Dublin, Cork or Galway and you will provide a child in Kolkata with a year of quality education and a step forward on the path out of poverty. Over the past six years, hundreds of Suas Volunteers like you, have given their time, energy and enthusiasm on St. Patrick's Day and have raised over €140,000 for their local partners in India and Kenya.
This year, with your help, Suas will provide 13,000 children with the chance to go to school as well as improving the type of education they receive there. Events like the St. Patrick's Day fundraiser are key to making this happen. They can only succeed with your help. Over the coming years they believe that they can grow this into a nationwide fundraising event engaging over 1,000 volunteers. They invite you to help make this happen.
Sign up now, and find out more about the day, at http://suas.ie/sign-up.html A few hours of your time will make a big
difference.
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