Gradcracker
Has a number of opportunities open for Undergraduates and Graduates
For further information please visit www.gradcracker.com/

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Grant Thornton Graduate Opportunities
Limerick Office
2 x Financial Services Audit

Galway Office
2 x Recovery & Reorganisation (Insolvency)

Dublin Office
3 x Audit
3 x Advisory (1 Business Consulting, 1 Corporate Finance, 1 Forensic & Investigation
Services)

Students should submit a cv and cover letter by means of application and specify which department area they are seeking and location.
Please email: Erecruit@ie.gt.com

For further information please visit http://www.grantthornton.ie/Careers

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Kent County Council in UK Recruiting Teachers
Seek NQTs and Experienced Teachers
Interviews being held Tuesday 17th April at Trinity Capital Hotel, Dublin.
Time - 11am-6pm
Book your place now by emailing your CV with cover letter to: mary@erandm.co.uk

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ECMWF
Have a number of opportunities available
*Consultant (Analyst) to work on the European Flood Awareness System (EFAS)
Ref.: AP12-07
Closing Date: 15 May 2012

*Consultant (Web developer)
Ref.: AP12-08
Closing Date: 15 May 2012

*Consultant (Scientist) to work on stochastic simulation of model uncertainties
Ref.: AP12-09
Closing Date: 15 May 2012

For further details www.ecmwf.int/newsevents/employment/en/

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Deutsche Bank
Have an opportunity for Processing Administrator Austrian/Czech KYC.
For further information on this position please visit the student section on the Careers
Service website and click on Jobs & Vacancies.
www4.dcu.ie/students/career
s/index.shtml

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For more job opportunities please visit the student section on the Careers Service website and click on Jobs & Vacancies. www4.dcu.ie/students/careers/index.shtml

  Who should attend?
This course is open to anyone considering volunteering or working overseas for
global development (both short-term and long-term).

What is covered?
This participatory one-day workshop allows participants to explore important issues
in volunteering for global development:
*An introduction to development
*The role of the volunteer/development worker in contributing to change
*Motivations and expectations for volunteering
*Types of volunteering opportunities available
*Possibilities for getting involved in global development from Ireland

What does the course achieve?
*An awareness of various approaches to global development
*A consideration of critical perspectives on volunteering
*Reflection on good practice in overseas volunteering
*A space for people who are considering volunteering overseas to meet, explore and
discuss the issues informally
*An opportunity to meet with recently returned volunteers and development workers

How much does it cost?
€15 Comhlámh member/student or unwaged
€30 non-member (waged)
(Lunch, tea and coffee included)

When and where?
28th April, 9.45 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Irish Aid Volunteering
and Information Centre, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

How can I book?
Contact info@volunteeringoptions.org or call 01-4783490 for a booking form.

This course is run by Comhlámh, the Irish Association of Development Workers and
Volunteers. Comhlámh campaigns, informs and educates on issues of social justice,
human rights and global development.

To find out more about Comhlámh’s work or to become a member, please visit our
websites: www.comhlamh.org or www.volunteeringoptions.org

  Enterprise Ireland Think Outside the Box Awards 2012:

Sponsored by Enterprise Ireland, Invest Northern Ireland, Mammoth Brand
Consultancy, Cruickshank Intellectual Property Attorneys and Grant Thornton, the
Think Outside The Box Awards (www.thinkoutsidetheboxawards.co
m) offers third level students from all academic disciplines and courses of study
the opportunity to realise their entrepreneurial ambitions. All they need to do is
demonstrate to the judges that their business idea is viable, well thought out and
well researched. There’s an incredible first place cash prize of €10,000 to be won
plus the opportunity to avail of €30,000 worth of specialist advice and assistance to
potentially help turn their enterprise idea into a business reality. Visit the website (www.thinkoutsidetheboxawards.com/) for more information [closing date 25 April 2012]

As a team from DCU won the top prize in last year's "Think Outside the Box Awards", we are set to host this year's final awards ceremony on Thursday June 7th in the Helix. This certainly offers a great opportunity for a strong entry from the 'home team'. For any queries about the competition or the award ceremony, please contact Dr Ciaran MacAnBhaird (ciaran.macanbhaird@dcu.ie).

Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize 2012:

Wellcome Trust, in association with the 'Guardian' and the 'Observer', have launched the second year of their Science Writing Prize (www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Public-engagement/Science-writing-prize/index.htm).They're looking for short articles (800 words) that address any area of science and would be suitable for publication in the 'Guardian' or the 'Observer' in print and online. The judges are looking for originality, bright ideas and a distinctive writing style that shows a passion for science and encourages the general public to consider, question and debate the key issues in science and society. Students can enter in either of two categories: (a) professional scientists of postgraduate level and above or (b) anyone else with a non-professional interest in science, including undergraduate students. The winning articles from each category will be published in the 'Guardian' or the 'Observer', and winners will also receive a £1000 (GBP) cash prize. Visit their website (www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Public-engagement/Science-writing-prize/index.htm) for more information. The deadline for entries is 25 April 2012.

  LinkedIn
Have a number of Internships available

*SALES OPERATIONS STRATEGY
The Sales Operations Strategy Analyst is a high visibility business advisor to the
leaders of our largest and fastest growing business at one of the fastest growing
companies in the world. The Analyst will get experience cracking the most important
operational issues for our executives.

This role will allow a Masters student training for a career in consulting or investment
banking to transition into an operating role with a pre-eminent brand in the web 2.0
space. You will work with our executives in the global sales and operations role on
their most important initiatives, while gaining valuable operations experience
towards any number of potential opportunities in a variety of departments.

*SOLUTIONS INTERN
You will provide support to the EMEA Solutions Team on both daily activities and
special projects. The vision of the Team is to empower clients and sales reps to be
more successful, by transforming the way they do business, and drive revenue from
media and new product sales. Our mission is to ensure all clients understand the
value of LinkedIn’s full suite of solutions.

This role allows you to work in a new dynamic team, providing an opportunity to gain
an insight into key corporate clients.

For further information and to apply for these roles please click here http://linkd.in/studentcareers

  Do you know a student journalist who should enter?
guardian.co.uk/sma2012

Closing Date - Friday 29th June 2012
Website Closing Date - Friday 1st June 2012

For 34 years the Guardian Student Media Awards have continued to launch students
into professional careers and now it's your chance to show you've got what it
takes.However limited your resources, our experienced judging panel will recognise
the kind of imagination and energy that will drive a succesful career in media. They
know, because they've been in your position, and if your succesful, pretty soon you
could be in theirs.

Winners will be awarded two weeks work experience at the Guardian with runners up
receiving one week. The winner of the Student Critic of the Year category will win a 6
month internship at NME.

The shortlist will be announced in MediaGuardian in September. The winners will be
revealed after the awards ceremony in November 2012.

Application forms and how to enter
A full list of categories of how to enter, and a downloadable application form are available www.guardian.co.uk/sma2012

Entrants should complete the application form in block capitals. Entrants should state which category/categories they are applying for on the outside of their envelope and send it to:
The Guardian Student Media Award 2012
PO Box 3
Diss
IP98 1HH

  Date - 6th June 2012
Time - 11am-5pm
Venue - Serpentine Hall, RDS, Dublin

Exam time? 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 steps in your career. Whether you are considering postgraduate study or
looking for employment, the gradireland Summer Fair is the best place to find
postgraduate course providers and top graduate recruiters under one roof this
summer.

What to expect at the fair

• The gradireland Live Jobs Wall with thousands of live graduate jobs, grad schemes
and internships
• Selection of top further study providers from Ireland and abroad
• Professional CV Clinic provided by the Association of Higher Education Careers
Services
• Dedicated IT Zone
• Packed timetable of expert Seminars – tailored to students considering graduate
employment or postgraduate study

Not sure what your options are after graduation? Why not take your first step and
see what opportunities are available at the gradireland Summer Fair on the 6 June,
in the RDS, Dublin.

Visit gradireland.com/summerfair to register for FREE admission. Or you can register on the door for €5