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New Youth@Work videos added to Career Development Centre YouTube channel

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Building the Future, May 29th
A unique, intensive careers event for students and graduates with disabilities/specific learning difficulties

Citi building, 1 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1. Fair: 11:00-15:00: Pre-booked talks 10:00-11:00 & 15:00-16:00

This event 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.
This event is free of charge but registration is essential. Mock interviews are limited and must be booked at the registration stage.

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The Naval Service: Cadetship
Naval Service Cadets are future Officers of the Naval Service. Officers are the managers, decision makers and future leaders of the Defence forces. Cadet training is approximately 2 years. It is part of a 5 year programme working towards either a Level 8 Honours Degree in Nautical Science or a Level 8 Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

There are three different types of Cadetships:

Operations Branch - Officers of the Operations Branch are responsible for the efficient running of the ship. Responsibilities include Bridge Watchkeeping, Weapons and Communications.
Engineering Branch - Officers of the Engineering Branch are responsible for everything that keeps a ship afloat, moving and habitable.
Electrical Branch - Officers of the Electrical Branch are responsible for the technical specification, selection, installation overhaul and maintenance for all electrical, electronic, communications, ordnance equipment and systems fitted to Naval Service ships.

The basic qualification requirement for Operations/Engineering Branch Cadetships is a minimum of a Grade C3 in 3 Higher level papers and a grade D3 in 3 Ordinary/Higher level papers, in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate Examination. Electrical Cadet candidates must hold a Level 8 degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering. The lower age limit for Cadets is 17 years of age and the upper age limit is under 28 years of age on the 3rd October 2012.

Application forms are now available online at www.military.ie The closing date for applications is Sunday the 13th of May. The selection process will take place over the coming months in different phases. Successful Cadets will commence training in September 2012. Further information and entry criteria can be found at www.navy.ie. Queries can be directed to navy.manpower@defenceforces.ie

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EU-Canada Study Tour and Internship Programme 2012 – “Thinking Canada”

“Thinking Canada” is a joint initiative of the European Network for Canadian Studies and the European Commission – a four-week study tour to Canada for European students that will take place from 2 - 30 September 2012, followed by two-month internships for selected participants. The tour to Canada commences with three days of briefings in Brussels on the EU and EU-Canada relations. In addition to the tour, nine two-month internships will be offered to participants immediately following the end of the tour. For further information on the tour, its programme, internships, cost and how to apply, see the tour’s website at www.thinking-canada.eu. Deadline for applications: Monday 30 April 2012

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Working for Europe:

EPSO is organising open competitions to select administrators in 5 fields: European public administration, law, audit, communication, external relations at grades AD5 (graduate or a final-year undergraduate student (provided your diploma is awarded by 31 July 2012)) and AD7 (graduate with at least 6 years relevant professional experience).

http://europa.eu/epso/apply/today/adm_en.htm for applications. Applicants must have knowledge of 2 languages. Your main language (thorough knowledge) must be one of the 23 official EU languages. Your second language (satisfactory knowledge) must be English, French or German.

Open for applications: 15 March - 17 April 2012.

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Job Opportunities for Translators at the European Union

Useful Facebook pages:
" Translating for Europe" (general page for EU translation matters): http://www.facebook.com/translatingforeurope

" We are waiting for the 2012 EU English-language translation competition":
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/We-are-waiting-for-the-2012-EU-English-language-translation-competition/170135253072451. due to start recruiting July 2012

" An Coimisiún Eorpach - Aistriúchán Gaeilge"
http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-CoimisiÃºn-Eorpach-AistriÃºchÃ¡n-Gaeilge/166447866708870

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English Language Assistant (ELA) Scheme

Austria
France
Germany
Italy
Spain

Closing date for applications March 2012.
See website for details and application forms.
http://www.education.ie/home/home.jsp?pcategory="10900&ecategory="32241&language=EN"

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From the Institute of Physics (IOP) February 2012:

IOP has produced a number of publications for members – available via membership log-in online http://www.iop.org/careers/university/guides/students/page_51626.html

• The Physicist’s guide to writing your CV for members in, or seeking, employment
• The Physicist’s guide to interview techniques for members in, or seeking, employment
• Moving on: The Physics PhD Student’s Guide to Boosting Employability
• Space Technologies – Opportunities for physicists booklet has been produced with undergraduate students in mind and provides an overview of the industry case studies of physicists working in the space technologies sector tips on getting in to the space technologies sector a brief history of space flight and satellites company details.

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YouthWork is an awareness-raising campaign to build contacts between young people and small businesses (SMEs). Site includes videos (see right of page) promoting how employers and young people can benefit from working together.

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Focus Ireland CSV Programme.
It is particularly suited to graduates of Social Science courses interested in social & community work.
The programme runs from September to August each year. Closing date: 5th February 2012.
http://www.focusireland.ie/index.php/work-with-us/graduate-programmes

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Online study skills module for students
NUI Galway has licensed a set of online support materials ("skills4study") aimed at developing first year students' key academic skills. This material is standalone and requires no book purchase. There are a number of diagnostic tests, activities and quizzes built into the site.
Access through 'self-enrol' module on Blackboard called the 'Learning Centre' .

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An Inside Look at Law Firms and An Inside Look at Investment Banking (2012 editions) are now ready for free download at http://www.insidebuzz.co.uk/download-free-career-guides.html
Other features to the website include
-    New jobs page in partnership with The Guardian
-    50+ new insider company profiles
-    Over 5,000 new employee quotes
-    Dozens of new Buzz Board articles

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Budget 2012:
Some changes to the grant system for higher education as follows:
"Amend grants system for post-graduate studies by paying fees only (no maintenance grant) for special rate students, and providing a €2,000 fee contribution grant to a further 4,000 students. Measures apply to new entrants only, from 2012. Existing grant-holders will be unaffected.
3% reduction in rate of student maintenance grant from 2012."
Citizens information have a page outlining fees and grants entitlements.

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Washington Ireland Program applications are now closed: Each year WIP brings together a group of outstanding young people, who commit to a 6 month programme of service and leadership development. The programme seeks out promising individuals who show potential to be future social, business and political leaders of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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Postgraduate study at NUI Galway:
www.pac.ie/nuigalway is now open to accept applications for entry 2012.
Information on closing dates and offer rounds online at: http://www.nuigalway.ie/postgrad/closingdates/

For a full listing of courses on offer see www.nuigalway.ie/courses

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Eurograduate online magazine
Articles on looking for work in Europe, finance, travel, engineering, and postgrads.
Read online free.

Also website http://www.eurograduate.com/

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http://www.moving2vancouver.ca/

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.

In April 2011 we set-up a Facebook page and since then, we have amassed members from over 52 different countries. The first phase of our project was focused on helping people plan their move to Vancouver and get settled here.

As the website progresses, we will focus more of our attention on helping newcomers overcome a crucial obstacle – finding employment. We're quickly building a strong support network by working with the various Irish organizations in anticipation of a new wave of new Irish immigrants in 2012!

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Student work placement: Institute of Physics funded scheme

From 2012, the IOP is offering penultimate year undergraduate student members of the IOP the opportunity to gain work experience through our Work Placements Scheme. The scheme enables up to 40 students the opportunity to find work placements which will then be fully funded by the IOP.
Successful applicants will receive £2000 for the duration of the placement for a maximum of 8 weeks (£250 per week).

Eligibility
-Penultimate year undergraduate physics students, including mature students, studying at a higher education institution in the UK or Ireland are eligible to apply
-Students must carry out their placements during the summer vacation before starting their final year
-Students must be studying on an accredited or recognised physics degree course
Applicants must read and adhere to the terms and conditions relating to the Summer Work Placements Scheme.

What should I do?
You will need to find your own placement, and receive confirmation of this offer from your potential employer. You will then need to express your interest by submitting your CV and confirmation of your pending placement to summerplacementsiop.org.
Applications should be submitted to summerplacementsiop.org by Monday 12 March 2012. If you are successful, you will receive confirmation of your placement by Monday 26 March 2012.
For more information see http://www.iop.org/careers/university/placements/students/page_51569.html

Employers who would be interested in getting involved in this scheme, please see
http://www.iop.org/careers/opportunities/scheme/page_51610.html

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Guardian Careers Q&A series

http://careers.guardian.co.uk/live-q-a

A series of question and answers sessions between members of the public interested in a particular career, and experts working in the sector. See the above page for upcoming sessions and transcripts of recent ones.

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Ireland's 100 leading graduate employers

Be in with a chance to win €4,500 and have your say on the graduate jobs market, Irish employers, who you'd like to work for, and other topics relevant to you. Please take our survey, it will take as long as you want (you don't have to answer all the questions) and you could win a handy chunk of change!
Take the survey now!

Pick up the results of the previous survey from Careers.

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ITs Happening Here (developed by Enterprise Ireland and Innovation Ireland)

1000′s of Jobs in 600+ Irish software companies
Did you know that the Irish-owned software sector is still growing fast, almost 10% in the last year. To keep up this growth, more than 600 companies in this sector need the best people the world has to offer. Could IT be you?!
Search jobs, see company profiles and sign up for their newsletter or rss feed.

http://www.itshappeninghere.ie/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zHNJpb3o7wwatch the video here.

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London Irish Graduate Network (LIGN)

LIGN was established in September 2010 to help young Irish graduates and students emigrating to London to enhance their employment prospects and establish a social and networking platform.

Recent events have included a graduate focused event, whereby we got a number of our members who are employed in highly reputable companies to speak to members about their interview experiences, and their day to day roles. We have also held information sessions, debates and guest speaker events, where guests have ranged from Irish financiers, to European Professors and Irish Dignitaries. All our formal events end with a social setting to facilitate networking. We will be running a number of similar events from October 2011 onwards and feel they will be very beneficial to all our members.

Our current aim is to increase our membership base, as we feel that the benefits of being involved in this society increase exponentially as the membership base increases. We are looking for a broad range of business-focused members, who are aspiring business leaders in their respective fields. We are also open to hearing from other non-business related candidates who could potentially add unique benefits to the society, and our members.

http://www.londonirishgraduatenetwork.com/join-lign.html

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New job portal for students and recent graduates
LinkedIn have launched a job portal for students and recent graduates, with quick access to entry-level jobs and internships. http://www.linkedin.com/studentjobs

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Graduate Prospects launches first national (UK) postgraduate funding database
Graduate Prospects has partnered with The Grants Register to launch the first national postgraduate funding database, making it easier for students to access course and funding information. The Prospects Postgraduate Funding Database will offer 1,200 opportunities from universities, charities, foundations, societies and trusts, improving accessibility to 270 UK funding providers. It is the most comprehensive guide to postgraduate funding available, with the inclusion of The Grants Register. Find out more http://www.prospects.ac.uk/funding_my_further_study.htm

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Supporting Student Wellbeing.

A new online mental health and wellbeing resource for third level students in Ireland. All information is up to date and selected by health promotion experts - factsheets, podcasts, interactive self-help programmes - coming soon: online counselling for NUI Galway students.

Topics include: relationships, dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, adjusting to college life and more..

mymindmatters.ie

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EuroBrussels Junior Newsletter Subscription

The Junior Newsletter - the only EuroBrussels Newsletter with all EU affairs jobs and internships for graduates and young potentials: Subscribe to the weekly EuroBrussels Junior Newsletter.
http://www.eurobrussels.com/newsletter_junior.php

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The truth about HR - get the inside track on careers in Human Resources

Download the free 26 page pdf guide: http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-careers/free-HR-guide.htm and discover:

• Why HR is at the heart of business success • The variety of HR roles • Fascinating career journeys • The skills and qualities for success • Details of starting salaries and earning potential.

A new website - cipd.co.uk/thinkHR
• Video interviews with real people working in HR in different roles and at different stages of their careers.
• Day in the life case studies stories.
• Insights into the many roles that HR has to offer.
• Useful tips for CV, application form and interview success.
• Links to the latest HR jobs.

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DIGITAL MAGAZINES FROM INSIDE CAREERS

This year students can access these guides and more as Digital Magazines.
These magazines are produced in partnership with the leading professional bodies and are packed with expert advice, motivating articles and inspirational case studies from recent graduates and leading professionals.

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Do employers value Masters degrees?

Guardian article - Master's degrees - do employers value them
http://careers.guardian.co.uk/master-s-degrees-do-employers-value-them

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Guidelines for Employers and International Students

This information leaflet will be of interest to non-EEA graduates of Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) who may be exploring the possibility of staying on in Ireland to work for some time after their studies. http://www.icosirl.ie/eng/publications/leaflets/employment_of_international_graduates_in_ireland

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New requirements for teachers training abroad from 2011

The Teaching Council is the designated authority for the recognition of teaching qualifications under Council Directive 2005/36/EC1 in Ireland. To ensure compliance with The Teaching Council’s recently published Registration Regulations2 and the Directive, the Council wishes to advise of revised procedures for the assessment of teaching qualifications coming within the terms of the Directive.
Persons wishing to apply for registration under the terms of the Directive must be fully recognised/registered as teachers in another EEA Member State3 and provide certification thereof when applying for registration with the Teaching Council of Ireland. In practice, this means that persons commencing a teacher education qualification in another EEA Member State from 01/01/2011 onwards must also complete any required period of postqualification professional practice (e.g. N.Q.T. or Induction year) and be fully recognised/registered under the terms of the Directive 2005/36/EC by the designated authority of that Member State prior to seeking registration with The Teaching Council in Ireland.
This update does not change existing arrangements for those persons who have commenced a teaching qualification outside of Ireland prior to 31/12/2010.
1 European Directive 2005/36/EC aids mobility by obliging Member States to consider the qualifications acquired elsewhere in the Community to allow access to a regulated profession in their territory. The Directive is available on the website of the European Commission at http://ec.europa.eu/
2 The [Registration] Regulations 2009 are available on the website of the Teaching Council at http://www.teachingcouncil.ie/
3 Please check with the designated authority of the EEA Member State in which the teacher education qualification is being provided with regard to the requirements for registration that meets the terms of Council Directive 2005/36/EC. The designated authority is usually the General Teaching Council or Ministry for Education in that Member State.

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This page was last updated Friday, May 11, 2012

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