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Online version : http://www.dcu.ie/students/careers/newsletters/1285234965.htm
Edition week: 28-Sep-10
Welcome to Final Year!
On behalf of the staff in the Careers Service, I extend a sincere welcome back to you all. For many of you, the year ahead will be a very busy one, with your focus on academic studies and continuing your career exploration including job and/or further study search. We suggest you use your time well, focus on what you really want to achieve by the end of the year and be smart, effective and efficient in your plan of action.
The Careers Service can assist the Final Year student in developing and managing your Career Plans. Read the following sections below for key actions, dates and events of interest to Final Year students. Free guides/information on career sectors and employers are available from the Careers Service in Room CG28, in the Henry Grattan Building.
Set time aside each week to work on your Career exploration and plan, you may need to register with the Careers Service via your Portal page. Please note at times class lists will be used to alert you of Job Opportunities or Employer Events of interest, be sure to check this out!
Make the most of this year as the DCU tagline says 'You can go anywhere from here'. The Careers Service looks forward to meeting with you at a future campus event starting the week 28th September 'Making the Most of Final Year' presentations.
Beir, Bua agus Beannacht.
From all the Careers Team,
Muireann,
Head, Careers Service
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For more information please contact us at careers@dcu.ie
,call 017005163 or use our E-Query System
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| Careers Website & Events page - Have you bookmarked it yet?
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Check out www.dcu.ie/careers for the latest on:
Job Vacancies:- Updated daily, you can set filters and email alerts to advise you of opportunites as they arise.
Destinations:- A-Z resource for current students. Each topic includes information, reflection exercises, activities, downloads and video clips, application forms, CV's, careers and employers advice. Click here for further details.
Events Page: If you want to know what Employers, Career Workshops and Fairs are taking place on a monthly basis, click here for further details.
EQuery: for career related queries you can access via the Careers Web site or your Portal page.
Also on the Careers Website there is information on
- Company Profiles (VAULT),
- SHL Psychometric Testing - helping you understand yourself
- Profiling for Success
- Going Global - for worldwide job openings and country specific career information. Click here for further details.
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| Final Year Presentation - "Getting the Most out of your Final Year" |
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Kick start your Career Plan by attending a talk specifically for Final Year students. 'Making the most of your Final Year - what you need to do now' will take place on the week begining 28th September, and will be repeated on two other dates.
Details as follows:
- Tuesday 28th September 5:00pm-6:00pm, Room Q120
- Wednesday 29th September 1:00pm-2:00pm, Room QG21
- Friday 1st October 12:00pm-1:00pm, Room XG19
We encourage all final year disciplines to attend. Topics include: using your time wisely, things you need to do now to manage your career, job search and postgraduate activity and an outline of the main events of the year.
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| 2010 Accountancy & Finance Afternoon, 6th October, The Helix |
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Would you like to hear first hand what it will be like working for an Accountancy firm?
Why not come along to the 2010 Accountancy & Finance Afternoon, on Wednesday 6th October, The Helix, from 12:00pm - 6:00pm. We have a range of firms including the BIG 4 Accountancy Firms and Institutes along with ex-DCU graduates lined up to give you an insight into the wonderful world of working in Accountancy.
In addition to exhibition stands we will be holding a series of seminars as follows:
12:00pm - Baker Tilly Ryan Glennon - A Career in Accountancy
12.30pm - FGS – The Application Process
1.00pm - PriceWaterhouse Coopers – How to do a strong Graduate interview
1.30pm - Ernst & Young - Assessment Centre Activities/ knowing your strengths
2:00pm - CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA – Training with Professional Bodies
3:00pm - KPMG – Interview Skills
3.30pm - Deloitte - A Career in Tax
3.30pm-5.00pm CV Clinic
This could be your chance to meet with your future employer. Firms will have stands displayed in the Helix on the Second Floor from 3:00pm. This is an event not to be missed. Further information is available here
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Plan time to attend the following events:-
- Applying for Teacher Training: Monday 4th October, 6.00pm-7.00pm QG13
- Graduate Careers Fair: Wednesday 13th October, 11.00am-5.00pm, RDS, Dublin 4
More information available on the Careers Events webpage. For further details please click here
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| Gradireland - Graduate Careers Fair 13th October |
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The Gradireland Graduate Careers Fair is a must for all Final Year students!
Details as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 13th October
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Venue: Main Hall, RDS
What's happening ?
Numerous companies including some of the largest recruiters in Ireland and abroad and postgraduate providers will be there to talk to you.
A series of talks throughout the day delivered by Employers & Careers Services will range from
- Jump-start your job hunt
- What are my Options?
- Career Insights
- Interviews, CVs and Applications
Click here for further details.
Cost to attend?
FREE ........provided you register online beforehand, or €5 on the door.
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| Visiting Employer Programme - what's this about? |
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The Visiting Employer Program (VEP) is your opportunity to meet directly with employers interested in recruiting DCU students.
The benefits to you as a Final Year student:
- know what job oppotunities/graduate recruitment programmes are on offer
- meet and talk with company representatives
- find out what their application procedure requires, tips and hints
- your chance to ask 'that question' you always wanted to ask that company!
How do I know which Employers are visiting DCU?
Go to the Events page on the Careers Service website by clicking here
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| Weekly Seminars |
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We encourage all students to increase your Employability Skills by attending the popular weekly seminars. Practical advice and tips will help you to successfully manage your next steps, be it employment, further study, year out or setting up your own company.
Details as follows:
Starting date: Tuesday, 28th September
Location and Times subject to change - check here for further information
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| Diary Alerts |
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Note important dates for your diary. This is not an exhaustive list, be sure to read each weeks newletter for updates.
SEPTEMBER
WAM Work Placements now available for Graduates with Disabilities.
The closing date for applications is Friday the 8th October at 5:00pm. Further information, job descriptions and application packs are available by contacting WAM by e-mail: wam@ahead.ie or on (01) 2789325. Information and application forms are also available from their website: www.ahead.ie/employment_wamprogramme.php
Accenture Leaders of Tomorrow Award - applications online until 19th November www.accenture.com/lot
Deloitte Graduate Recruitment 2010/11 now open. Further information and to apply on www.deloitte.com/ie/graduate
OCTOBER:-
Early October watch out for the E-Mentoring program and sign up. Connect with Employers/Alumni eager to help you with application forms, CV's and answer your queries on what it is like to work in that Sector/Organisation etc.
DECEMBER
Early December - closing dates for teacher training courses and the JET Programme.
Japanese Language Proficiency Test :-
DCU Language Services will be running the Japanese Language Proficiency Test on 5th December 2010.
For further details please follow the link below:
www.english.dcu.ie/cambridge-exams/jlpt-2010.html
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