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CFA Institute Careers in Investment Open Day on 11 October

The world's leading organisation for investment professionals, CFA Institute have invited all NUI Galway students to participate in their first online Careers in Investment event. Speak to top European investment employers and get advice from industry experts. In your living room. International recruiters, headhunters and investment executives will meet students from all over Europe via livestream at the CFA Institute Careers in Investment Open Day on 11 October.

Online viewers will be hosted by their own virtual MC, who will take questions from the livestream and direct them to the speakers and panels. Livestream participants across Europe will also have exclusive access to employer interviews during the programme, where some of our industry contacts will take questions from the online viewers. Students will be able to submit their CVs so that the graduate recruiters can explore any potential candidates for their programmes.

Sign up now with your email address here

Any questions? Please email CFA Institute opendaycfainstitute.org
This is a once-off event and is a fantastic opportunity to see what the CFA Program is all about and to hear directly from the world's leading employers.

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Launch your Financial Career
NUI Galway students can take the Bloomberg Assessment Test on campus this September.

This 3 hour free assessment will assess an individual's aptitude and knowledge relevant to opportunities within business and finance. Every BAT test taker has the option to be anonymously entered into the Bloomberg Talent Search Database used by employers to contact candidates for an internship, entry-level or graduate-level position.

Sign up for one of the assessments online.
Review sample questions

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Translators in the European Commission
1 October at 6pm
Venue: European Commission Representation in Ireland, European Union House, 18 Dawson Street, Dublin 2

A public lecture on the work of translators and other linguists in the European Commission and job opportunities for linguists in the EU institutions will take place in the European Commission Representation in Ireland on Monday 1 October at 6pm.

The speaker, John McGartoll, is a translator in the European Commission in Brussels. The event will take place in European Union House, 18 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. Admission is free. Advance registration is not necessary.

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New YouthWork videos added to Career Development Centre YouTube channel

Your first EURES Job
An action to help young Europeans find work in other EU countries.
It is one of the actions in the Europe 2020 flagship initiative Youth on the Move and the Youth Opportunities Initiative.
read more or download their job guide at http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=993

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If you are considering Graduate Medicine in the UK, registration dates for the tests are much earlier than the 15th October UCAS deadline. Don't miss out!

Check out our online FAQ for links and details.

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Biotechnology Career Day ' BioMarin Manufacturing Ireland ltd., Rinkaskiddy, Co Cork.
12 September 2012 - RSVP before 5th September:

see details on pdf at http://www.bmrn.com/careers/BioMarinBiotechnologyCareerDayInvite.pdf.

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European Online Job Days http://europeanjobdays.eu/index_en.html
Are you interested in recruiting or finding a job in Europe? Then the European Job Days are exactly what you need!
To make European Job Days accessible to as many people as possible we have recently created the European Online Job Days that allow employers and jobseekers to come together "virtually" without being physically present at an onsite event.
Next up:

Nordic Working 13/09/2012 online: This European Online Job Day, organised by EURES Netherlands, will focus on living and working in Scandinavian countries.

Brussels 06/10/2012 online/onsite: The Brussels edition of the European Job Days has taken place since 2007, is the largest of the Job Days events, and sees thousands of visitors every year. This year it is complemented by a European Online Job Day that will give the event a unique and improved, pan-European character. There will be a special focus on green sector, as well as healthcare, and ICT jobs.

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From the Institute of Physics (IOP) :

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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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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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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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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Farmleigh Fellowships - work and study in Asia

30 scholarships funded by the department of foreign affairs and industry available that give graduates and experienced professionals the chance to work and study in Asia. MBS in Asian Business.

Details from their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/TheFarmleighFellowship

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Win an internship with Best in Show

Best in Show, now in its 5th year, invites final-year students of

Animation; Audio/Music Production; Digital Design; Film/Video Production; and Multimedia

to send their final-year project to The Digital Hub.

As well as being in with a chance of winning an invaluable internship, every entry will be put in a draw to win an Apple iPad.
Deadline 15th July.

Read more and see terms and conditions at http://www.thedigitalhubexhibit.com/bestinshow

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Supporting Student Wellbeing.

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

mymindmatters.ie

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CPA Ireland has launched studycpa.ie

a one stop online resource for everything you need to know about studying to be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), from exemptions to entry fees, to course details, local educators, exams, career advice, testimonials and much more. All the information you need is now easily accessible online. We have focused on design and navigation, looking to see how we make all the existing content we produce each day easier for you to find, use and share.

Key features include:
• a fresh, updated design,
• better use of informative videos,
• clear labelling and signposting of key information,
• links that allow users to quickly and simply share stories with friends on social networks including Facebook and Twitter

Some content is staying the way it is, clearly labelled with access to everything you wanted to know about studying and working as a CPA in Ireland or abroad in text, audio and video.

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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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New 12 month USA Intern Work Programme (IWT)

Now available through:

- You must be 18 years or over and the holder of an Irish Passport
- You must either be a current full time student or recent graduate (within 12 months of graduation)
- You must attend/ have attended a recognised 3rd level institution within the 32 counties of Ireland and be studying towards/ have obtained a minimum of a degree qualification in your field of study. Students on current Diploma courses in IT colleges are eligible to apply as long as it is their intention to continue studies towards a degree.

The US Embassy in Dublin has more information on visas for the USA.
http://dublin.usembassy.gov/general/twelve-month-intern-work-and-travel-pilot-program.html

Career Development Centre
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Phone: +353 (0)91 493589, Fax: +353 (0)91 494570
This page was last updated Tuesday, October 16, 2012