Electricity North West - Graduate Engineers

Requirements
• MEng or BEng Electrical Engineering degree
• Analytical, communication, problem solving and team working skills
• IT literacy with a focus on quality and customer service
• Flexibility to move around the region for training and placements
• Ambition and drive to improve knowledge and become a leader within
the business
• Ability to handle physically demanding outdoor work

For further information click here www.enwl.co.uk

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J.P.Morgan Graduate Opportunities
Closing Date - 11th November
For further information please click here www.jpmorgan.com/careers

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Kingspan Graduate Opportunities
Closing Date - 12th February 2012
For further information please click here www.kingspan.com

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Lidl Graduate Opportunities
Closing Date - 30th November 2011
For further information please click here www.lidl.ie

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Kerry Group Graduate Opportunities
Closing Date - 6th November
For further information please click here www.kerrygroup.com

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Fidelity Investments Graduate Opportunities
Closing Date - 11th November 2011
For further information please click here www.fidelityinvestments.ie

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Mercury Engineering Graduate programme
For further information please click here www.mercuryeng.com/#/Careers/GraduateProgramme

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Winter Jobs and Internships in Europe
As part of European Movement Ireland’s Grad Jobs in Europe campaign, we are keen to highlight job and internship opportunities in Europe that may be of interest to you.
A list of the most recent job and internship opportunities in Europe has now been uploaded to our website.
For further details click here:www.europeanmovement.ie/index.php?id=13091

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Eurograduate Digital Magazine

Eurograduate focuses on graduate recruitment and further education.
The digital magazine is free.
Link:content.yudu.com/A1r23u/EuroGrad11

  USIT on campus
Date - 15th November 2011
Time - 1pm
Venue - The Street & HG22(Nursing Building)
All Welcome

Towers Watson Presentation
Date - 15th November 2011
Time - 6pm
Venue - QG21
Target - Maths, science, business, economics

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Cool Research that Can Help Your Business
Innovation Dublin
f you are looking at how your business can be innovative or looking for a new business idea/technology to bring to
market, this event at DCU will explain to you first hand the various cool Technologies that have been developed at DCU. You will
also learn how DCU works with companies of all sizes in to make research a reality.

Event Title - Cool Research that Can Help Your Business
Organisers - DCU
Location - Invent DCU
Date - 8th November 2011
Time - 10am-12pm

With an international reputation in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) research, DCU will provide a snapshot of some of these exciting innovations, including their breakthrough research in multimedia analysis, medical imaging, sensors, optical and wireless communications, cloud computing and health and human performance engineering and many more. Examples will be provided of how DCU works with industry from start-ups to multinationals to bring this research to market. A quick overview of the Government grants and subsidies that are available to Irish companies and entrepreneurs will also be given.
To Register sue.oneill@invent.dcu.ie

  Accenture GradChances
Date - 10th November
Time - 5pm-8.30pm
Venue - Accenture, 1 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2
All students
For further information and to register please visit www.accenture.com/chances

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Building the Future - Employment tips for graduates with disabilities & specific learning difficulties - Nov 11th

Building the Future
When: Nov 11th, 10:00-13:00 & 13:30-16:30
Where: Bank of Ireland Learning Zone, 1 Grand Canal Quay
Calling all graduates with disabilities & specific learning difficulties!
This free event run by Get AHEAD aims to help graduates with disabilities polish their job seeking skills and give them some important tips on successfully adjusting to the world of work and building a fulfilling career.
High profile employers, such as Google, Citi, ESB, Sigmar Recruitment, Bord Gais, Abbott Ireland, Covidien and others will speak to graduates one on one about their expectations as employers and will field questions relating to their organisations and sectors.
Mock interviews (pre-booking essential) will be carried out by some of most successful companies based in Ireland and graduates will get feedback on how to improve their performance and CVs.
Practical seminars will take place advising graduates on topics such as stress management and considering self-employment.
Entry is free but registration by Nov 4th is essential.
For more information visit www.ahead.ie/buildingthefuture2011
To book visit www.eventelephant.com/buildingthefuture
If you have further queries contact AHEAD on (01) 7164396 or email ahead@ahead.ie

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UCL Graduate Open Day - Arts and Humanities
UCL is hosting a Graduate Open Day for Arts and Humanities postgraduate taught
and research programmes.
The event will be held on Wednesday 23 November 2011 from 12.30-5.00pm in the
UCL South Cloisters, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT.
This is an open event, however we encourage attendees to register online to ensure
they secure a place at the presentations. It provides an opportunity for students
interested in postgraduate programmes to speak with academic supervisors and
hear from experts in their field.
Further information is available atwww.ucl.ac.uk/ah/grad-open-day
To register visit: http://graduate-open-day.eventbrite.com/?ref=ebtn

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Royal College of Art
RCA/V&A MA History of Design announces call for applications for Postgraduate study with bursaries Academic Year 2012-13

Open Day, Friday 25th November 2011
For further information on open days, application deadlines and fees, please visitwww.rca.ac.uk or contacthod@rca.ac.uk The programme offers college bursaries on a competitive basis, as well as various externally funded scholarships. We welcome enquiries from Mphil and PhD candidates also. on the course, entry requirements, college fees and fundingcan be found atwww.rca.ac.uk

  Google Your Future - Careers Workshop

When - Tuesday 22nd November 2011
Where - Google Ireland Ltd, Dublin 4

Apply now to participate in an exclusive Google careers
workshop being hosted at the Dublin office. The
workshop is open to Computer Science (or related fields)
students who are interested in applying for an internship
or full time role at Google in 2012.
Spaces are limited so we encourage people to apply
early. Deadline for applying is Mon 14th Nov. We'll inform
you by Wed 16th Nov if you've been successful.

For further information and to apply online please click here goo.gl/NMOcn

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JET Programme Presentation
Date - Thursday 10th November
Time - 4.30pm-6.00pm
Venue -Embassy of Japan
Target -open to anyone who has an Irish passport and Bachelor?s Degree in any discipline.

Interested parties should contact the JET desk at the Embassy at jet@embjp.ie and register before the event. People who do not register will not be permitted to enter the Embassy on the evening.

The JET Programmes offers two positions:
- Approximately 40 ASSISTANT LANGUAGE TEACHING POSTS (No Japanese language / teaching experience required).
- A small number of posts as CO-ORDINATOR OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS in Local Government Offices. A functional command of the Japanese language is essential for this post.
If you have any further questions about the programme, please contact:
Naomi Crosbie-Iwasaki

JET Programme Coordinator
JET Desk, Embassy of Japan
Tel: 01 - 202 8306
E-mail: jet@embjp.ie
www.ie.emb-japan.go.jp

  "OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY IN THE NETHERLANDS 2012 - 2013
NUFFIC – the Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher
Education have now announced the details of the 2012 – 2013 grants and
scholarship programmes available to International students.
Interested students should take a look at the website:www.nuffic.nl
By using the following link you can check information (in Dutch) on the NUFFIC
website.
www.nuffic.nl/nederlandse-studenten/financiering/beurzen/cultureel-
verdragbeurzen/landen/finland/onderzoeks-en-studiebeurzen
Further details and clarification on any of these programmes managed by NUFFIC
may be obtained by contacting:-
Nuffic
Programme Administrator
Scholarship Programmes Department
PO Box 29777
2502 LT The Hague
The Netherlands
T : +31 (0)70 4260 238
F : +31 (0)70 4260 259
E : pbijlsma@nuffic.nl
W :www.nuffic.nl

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DAAD -Postgraduate scholarships offer for study in Germany 2012/2013

"The German Academic Exchange Services are inviting Irish postgraduate students who wish to apply for scholarships/grants to apply directly to the DAAD office in London.
Scholarships are awarded to graduate students from Irish universities to study or research at any institution of higher education in Germany. Applicants should have a close look at the website:www.daad.org.uk/en12900/index.html (Master level), (PhD level,Postdoctorate level)www.daad.org.uk/en/12938/index.html
Application deadlines:
15 October 2011: Achitecture, Choreography, Dance,Theatre,Jazz
25 November 2011: Art & Music
6 January 2012: for applicants from Irish universities for all other academic subjects.
Applicants are required to complete 3 copies of the application forms and these should to be returned to :
Svenja Rausch
German Academic Exchange Service London (DAAD)
1 Southampton Place
London WC1A 2DA

Phone (+44)-(020) 7831 9511
rausch@daad.org.uk

  Looking for opportunities and advice on working abroad in Europe?
Want to chat with job mobility experts and employers from across Europe?
Then the European Online Job Day (EOJD) 2011 is for you.

When: 9 November 2011
Where: Manchester, UK and online across Europe

Organised by EURES, the EOJD is a virtual European Job Day, held in conjunction with
the Manchester European Job Day on 9 November. Employers and EURES Advisers
(job mobility experts) from a number of European countries will be available online
so that you can participate virtually, wherever you are in Europe. The EOJD is your
chance to explore a range of career opportunities throughout Europe, whether you
want to put a question to an employer, chat with a EURES Adviser or simply follow
the sessions in Manchester live. Here are the services on offer:

• Live chat with EURES Advisers and employers
• Watch live streaming of sessions in Manchester
• Hot jobs from participating employers
• Advice on living and working in participating countries and other useful
resources
• Browse the EURES Job Mobility Portal (over 1 000 000 jobs from 31
countries)

To find out more and register, visit theeojd.eu

You can also follow EOJD news on:

Facebook Twitter #eojd LinkedIn YouTube Flickr

What is EURES?

EURES [website hyperlink] is the leading European employment network with job
vacancies, advice, and information on working abroad. The network boasts more
than 850 Advisers and its services are provided free of charge. Its guiding aim is to
facilitate job mobility in Europe. EURES Advisers are specialists trained to provide
both jobseekers and employers with three core services: information, guidance and
placement. Coordinated by the European Commission, partners in the EURES
network include national public employment services, trade unions and employers'
organisations.

  October 29th 2011 marks the official launch of the Moving 2 Vancouver website! Based on our Facebook page (which serves as an online forum where people share their experiences and provide advice for others who were interested in settling in Vancouver). Set up by an Irish immigrant, the website now acts as a one-stop-shop for all Irish immigrants coming to Vancouver.
The website is a comprehensive, on-line resource that provides useful and practical information to anyone planning on moving to Vancouver or who is already living in the city. Our mission is to help newcomers settle in and become successful in a new city by providing them with asupport network.Check it out today www.moving2vancouver.ca

Email:info@moving2vancouver.ca

  Want to challenge yourself? Want to know if you are the brightest in your class? The brightest in your college? The brightest student in Ireland? Well now is your chance. Not only will you be in with the opportunity of winning up to €1,000, you could also be crowned Ireland’s brightest student, not a bad addition to your CV!
The gradireland National Student Challenge gives you the chance to see how you compare to students from across Ireland’s top Universities. It is free to enter, it is all online and will only take 40 minutes of your time!
So what are you waiting for? If you want to be in with a chance of winning the top prize of €1000 or one of the many other prizes head back to the home page, get yourself registered and have a go today!
To take the Challenge go to :challenge.gradireland.com/take-the-challenge

  Thursday November 10th at 12 noon. Venue to be announced.

The title of the presentation is: Alternative Career Opportunities for EE, CA and ICE
Graduates It will be presented by John Martin of The Cavan Group.

Presentation Content:

1. Skill set - what you have acquired or developed through the degree
course, what is innate
2. What is desirable from employer standpoint
3. How you compare to other professionals in the general
population/workplace
4. Career Paths outside the traditional avenues (long list)
5. Questions & Answers


John Martin graduated from Dublin City University in 1986 with an honours degree in
Electronic Engineering. He founded "The Cavan Group", a Boston-based professional
services firm specializing in information technology systems design, consulting and
project management in 1994 and holds the position of President in the Company.
He has always been passionate about finding ways for technology to facilitate
business growth, scalability, and efficiency. Driven by this passion, and his
commitment to excellence, he has built Cavan into a powerhouse of expertise in all
areas of IT Consulting, Data Centre Services, and Project Management.

In his day-to-day role in the Company, he is responsible for identifying business
and technology trends, setting the strategic direction of the company, and
developing service offerings that meet the needs of a diverse client base. He is
currently focused on Cloud Technology and the transformational impact that it will
have on academic and enterprise IT environments.

Prior to The Cavan Group, Mr. Martin held technology leadership positions in several
respected corporations including Houghton Mifflin Publishing, Racal DataComm, and
Fidelity Investments.

This presentation has been scheduled when most of the 3rd year and 4th year
students on EE programmes are available, so please make the most of this
opportunity.