The Careers Service is available to you throughout the summer months, where we will keep you updated on events/job opportunities through:-
- E-Newsletter (fortnightly)
- DCU Online Vacancies page

To meet with a careers adviser, the following options are available to you:-

- Scheduled appointments:-
Please log on to your portal page and request a Careers Appointment.

- Drop-In Appointments:-
For the week beginning 5th July, drop-in appointments are available on the
following days:-
Tuesday 6th July: 11.00am - 12.00pm
Wednesday 7th July: 2.00pm - 3.15pm

For drop-in appointments, just call in to the Careers Service office, room CG28 during the specified time. Students will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a most relaxing and enjoyable summer break. Over the summer months we will be busy planning exciting new workshops and events especially for you.

Happy holidays!
Careers Service Team

  The Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt has decided to grant five scholarships to Irish students who wish to pursue their education in the field of Arabic studies.

Applications should be submitted via the website of the Cultural Affairs and Scholarships Division of the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education at www.mohe-casm.edu.eg by the end of August 2010. All enquiries should be made directly to the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Dublin, on (01) 660 6566 or (01) 660 6718.

  The European Commission has launched the Junior Experts in Delegation (JED) Programme for the 2010-2012 period. The JED programme is aimed at providing young graduates and professionals with experience in the EU’s External Service Delegations in developing countries.

2 candidates from Ireland will be selected. Applications should be sent to Ciara.OFloinn@dfa.ie and Joanne.Staunton@dfa.ie no later than Friday 9th July 2010. A signed copy of the application form should also be sent to the above at Permanent Representation of Ireland, Rue Froissart 50, 1040 Brussels, Belgium. For more information see the Permanent Representation’s website at www.irelandrepbrussels.be/home/index.aspx?id=45076

Full details and application forms can be found at: ec.europa.eu/external_relations/delegations/jed/index_en.htm

  The Government of the Republic of Korea and the Irish government have established a Working Holiday Programme between the two countries.

Irish people aged between 18 and 30 are eligible to apply for the Working Holiday Visa (H-1). This is a multiple entry Visa and is valid for a period of 12 months. The maximum stay permitted on the basis of a H-1 Visa will be 12 months without the possiblilty of extension. Each year up to 400 Working Holiday Visas will be issued to Irish people.

Further details of the Working Holiday Programme and the application process is available from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Dublin, by telephone (01) 660 8800, or by email at irekoremb@mofat.go.kr. Alternatively please visit irl.mofat.go.kr/eng/eu/irl/bilateral/political/index.jsp

  InterTradeIreland's FUSION programme has exciting opportunities for talented graduates to manage new innovative technology-led projects with some of the most progressive companies and academic institutes across the island.
To find out more about current vacancies and to apply online visit www.intertradeirelandfusion.com Tel: (01) 614 6184 or from Northern Ireland (028) 302 53450.

  1. Morrison Utility Services
2. KPMG
3. Benetel
4. Phorest
5. Calor


1. Morrison Utility Services are looking to recruit 6 graduates from a Mechanical, Civil, Electronic or Electrical engineering degree background for their recently established Project Engineer scheme to start in October 2010.

Online applications and further information available at www.morrisonus.gtios.com

2. KPMG Ireland are seeking to hire a graduate who has just finished their degree in actuarial studies and has some experience from their placement year in general insurance. This position is permanent and a competitive study package will be provided.

The following link includes the full job description, and application details. www.kpmg.ie/careers/vacancies_audit.html


3. Benetel
Information on current job vacancies can be obtained from the following link: www.benetel.com

4. Phorest www.phorest.com
E-marketing internship
Start date: July/August 2010

Everyday duties for the successful intern will include some offline marketing and administration responsibilities. In the main however your job will be e-marketing, more specifically using Google AdWords campaigns and SEO knowledge to push the company website to the top of search engine listings and drive more people to it.

Send a short cover letter stating briefly why you are suitable for this role along with your CV to careers@phorest.com.


5. Calor www.calorgas.ie
Finance Graduate, reporting to the Management Accountant.

Calor Gas is a leading energy supplier and has been established in Ireland for over 70 years. An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Finance Department for a Graduate to gain experience in an active, challenging and hands on role. This position is for a one year fixed term contract and is based in our Head Office in Dublin.

Applications to include a CV and cover letter to Caitriona O’ Toole, HR Administrator, caitriona.otoole@calorgas.ie by 2nd July 2010

  1. Dell
2. National Consumer Agency
3. REMEDI - NUI Galway
4. Astellas Pharma (Dublin).


1. Dell
Dell currently have a number of vacancies for roles that are technology focused. For more details visit

www1.euro.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/corp/careers/jobsearch/default?c=ie&l=en&s=corp#top


2. NCA Graduate Traineeship Programme

The NCA is inviting applications, from suitably qualified candidates, to participate in its Graduate Traineeship Programme. The successful candidates will be recent graduates who are looking to gain valuable work experience, contributing to real projects while enhancing their skills and CV.

Two positions are available. The positions are temporary, are based in the NCA's Dublin offices and will be for a period of six months, from August 2010 to January 2011. Full details are available on the following link: www.consumerconnect.ie/eng/News_+_Research/Press%20Releases/NCA_Graduate_Traineeship_Programme.html

3. REMEDI in NUI Galway

The Regenerative Medicine Institute at NUI Galway is seeking two summer research interns (3rd or 4th year students) to participate in the following projects:

1) A research project pertaining to the biologic regulation of adult progenitor cells.
2) Management of life-sciences oriented Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

To apply, send your cover letter and resume to Valerie Barron - valerie.barron@nuigalway.ie


4. Astellas Pharma (Dublin).
Developmental Chemist Internship.
Applications for this vacancy will now be accepted until September 30th 2010. For further information including job spec, visit
www.ibec.ie/Sectors/GIP/GradLink.nsf/vPages/Graduates~View_Internships~by-location?OpenDocument&RestrictToCategory=All%20areas

  Camara is a young, dynamic and creative volunteer organisation dedicated to using technology to deliver education more effectively to disadvantaged communities in Africa and Ireland.

They are currently recruiting volunteers for their Dublin office:

Graphic Designer x 1
Media and Public Relations x 1
Web Design x 1
Sales Support x 1

For more in formation about Camara and detailed role descriptions go to:
www.camara.ie/web/get-involved/volunteer-in-ireland/volunteering-opportunities

Closing date - Friday July 2nd


VMM is an international development organization that recruits, trains and supports skilled volunteers with professional or technical expertise to work in areas of need in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

VMM require skilled volunteers in their overseas programmes in Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Contracts are for two years during which time VMM provides pre-departure training, volunteer allowance insurance and return flight.

For more information and full job descriptions please contact Eugene Smith - mission@vmm.ie, Tel: 01- 8376565 or visit www.vmm.ie

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