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The Careers Calling Podcast! That's who!
The Careers Calling Podcast is a new initiative by the UCD Careers Network to bring you inside knowledge from some of Ireland's top employers! Your hosts, Kieron Pierson (Executive Assistant) and Sophie Bonheim (Senior Communications & Marketing Assistant) will be dissecting a range of industries and topics one phonecall at a time, so you can get the inside scoop!
S2 EP 8: Recruitment in the Post-Pandemic Era with Emma Boyne, PwC
Emma Boyne works in graduate recruitment in PwC and talks to Careers Calling about recruitment in the post-pandemic era. If you are interested in working with one of the largest employers in the world, visit https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie.html
1 Apr 2021
S2 EP 7: Intercultural Sensitivity and Awareness in the Modern Workplace with Karen Cross & Victor Popov, Eurofins
This week we have the pleasure of having two guests on the podcast. UCD alumna, Karen Cross, a Senior Scientist in Eurofins' Cell and Molecular Biology department in Waterford, Ireland, and Victor Popov, Talent Sourcing Specialist from Eurofins' Brussels recruitment team. We talk to Karen and Victor about intercultural sensitivity and awareness in the modern workplace.
The Eurofins Campus Team prepares bimonthly newsletters sharing information that may be of interest to you, such as company news, their recent innovations, current job and internship opportunities, interview tips and profiles of their employees and their career journeys. If you are interested in receiving this newsletter, Eurofins invite you to join the their distribution list by clicking on one of the following links:
If you are looking for an internship: click here (https://join.smartrecruiters.com/Eurofins/4509b146-886e-4fb0-b828-10cacb643763-intern-eurofins-eurofins-community-gdpr-ok)
If you are looking for a graduate position: click here (https://join.smartrecruiters.com/Eurofins/3b8c9d6f-7d06-441f-a7a8-4b489ee2defc-graduate-eurofins-eurofins-community-gdpr-ok)
18 Mar 2021
S2 EP 6: Could a career within the prison service be the right choice for you?
Dr. Emma Regan, Clinical Psychologist and the Head of Psychological Services in the Irish Prison Service, speaks to Sarah Brown, Career & Skills Consultant for the UCD College of Social Sciences & Law, about what one can expect from working in the Irish Prison Service, the rewarding work it can be and opportunities that are available.
25 Feb 2021
S2 EP 5: Career Mapping with Philip Coffey, Department of Justice
Philip Coffey is a Senior HR professional and Executive Coach with extensive private, public, multinational and consultancy experience, working in the Department of Justice. He speaks with the UCD's Career & Skills Consultant, Mark Cumisky, about career mapping and strategic planning that is useful for both the early and later parts of your career journey.
11 Feb 2021
S2 EP 4: Agility During Uncertainty with Susan Queally, Glanbia
Susan Queally, the Graduate Progamme Officer at Glanbia, speaks to the UCD Careers Network about Agility During Uncertainty. Susan is part of Glanbia's Pure Ambition team, which focuses on recruiting and developing early career talent, so she's the ideal person to listen to if you are considering a career with Glanbia. For more information on Glanbia's graduate roles visit the "student" section of careers.glanbia.com (http://careers.glanbia.com/).
4 Feb 2021
S2 EP3: How to Ace your Interview with Carol Hunt, DPS Group
Carol Hunt is the Global Talent Development Manager with DPS Group. Listen for tips on optimising your chances in the selection process and for opportunities with DPS. For more information on careers with DPS click here (https://www.dpsgroupglobal.com/careers).
28 Jan 2021
S2 EP2: Charity Career Pathways with Daniel Keogh, Focus Ireland
Daniel Keogh from Focus Ireland talks to the UCD Careers Network about pathways into a successful career within the charity sector. Daniel has his own psychotherapy practice and works with Focus Ireland as a Case Manager. He has worked with single people and couples experiencing and at risk of homelessness and later moved onto working with families in the same circumstances. Daniel also has his own podcast, Dan Keogh Wellness Project Podcast. If you are interested in applying for the Focus Ireland Community Service Graduate Programme click here (https://login.hirelocker.com/focus-ireland/jobs/16863/csv-graduate-programme-ireland).
21 Jan 2021
S2 EP1: Wellness in the Workplace with Ellen Brady, Accenture
Ellen Brady is a manager in Accenture's Talent and Organisation Strategy practice and is a UCD graduate with an MA in Psychology, as well as a PhD in Medicine. She talks to Careers Calling about workplace well-being and everything Accenture are currently doing to promote it. If you are interested in a consulting role with Accenture or the topic of wellness, this is the episode for you.
10 Dec 2020
EP 10: Personal Branding with Podge Henry, Jameson
For the last episode of Season 1 we speak to Podge Henry, Jameson Marketing Assistant on what it means to have a personal brand and how to build an effective and strong brand online. If you are interested in applying for the Jameson International Programme, visit; https://www.jamesongraduateprogramme.com/ (https://www.jamesongraduateprogramme.com/) Applications close on Wednesday 24th February, 2021.
3 Dec 2020
EP 9: Innovation and Modernisation in the Work Place, Courts Service of Ireland
Laura Butler speaks to Careers Calling about how Innovation and Modernisation has persevered during COVID. She also talks about what can be expected from a role as a Judicial Assistant and the wide range of roles available to candidates interested in working for The Courts Service of Ireland (https://www.courts.ie/). If you want to learn more about career opportunities, visit: https://www.courts.ie/careers (https://www.courts.ie/careers)
26 Nov 2020
EP 8: Starting Your Career in the Non-Profit Sector, The Wheel
Mairead O’Connor is the Skills Development Senior Manager with The Wheel, Ireland’s national association of community and voluntary organisations, charities & social enterprises. Mairead talks to Careers Calling about how you can start your career in the non-profit sector and tips on the skills you should work on to succeed. You'll find there's a range of opportunities available, regardless of what you may have studied in university.
If you want to find out more about The Wheel, visit https://www.wheel.ie/ (https://www.wheel.ie/). And, if you are interested in working in the non-profit sector, also check out the below links.
https://www.activelink.ie/ (https://www.activelink.ie/)
https://www.forpurpose.ie/ (https://www.forpurpose.ie/)
19 Nov 2020
EP 7: Diversity and Inclusion, Verizon Connect
Verizon Connect's, Claire Mooney, tells us why you can't have diversity without also considering inclusion. Listen to find out what is unconscious bias and how to overcome it, why Verizon Connect is on the forefront of promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, and what you can do to help create a more inclusive, creative and beneficial workplace for all.
Find opportunities with Verizon, here (https://www.verizonconnect.com/ie/company/careers/).
12 Nov 2020
EP 6: Women in Tech, Guidewire
What is it like being a woman in tech? We ask Niamh McEniff from Guidewire.
Niamh graduated from UCD in 2017 with a BSc in Computer Science and has been working for Guidewire as a software consultant ever since. If you're interested in finding out more about roles with Guidewire, click here (https://careers.guidewire.com/students-graduates).
5 Nov 2020
EP 5: Women in the Workforce: How to get off the Sticky Floor and Break the Glass Ceiling, McCann Fitzgerald
Karyn Harty is a well known commercial litigator, with involvement in several high profile Commercial Court actions throughout her career. We talk to Karyn about female progression in the workplace and how companies like McCann Fitzgerald can help foster female talent from the earliest stages of a graduates career.
If you want to find out more about graduate opportunities with McCann Fitzgerald, visit; https://www.mccannfitzgerald.com/careers/graduates
29 Oct 2020
EP 4: Communication is Key - Starting a Job in Communications, Fishawack Health
In this episode, we speak to Diane Sutherland from Fishawack on starting a career in communications. We discuss how Covid-19 has impacted Fishawack and why it's beneficial for a company to provide good, clear communication to its stakeholders.
22 Oct 2020
EP 3: Finding a Job During COVID, ESB
Sinead Moloney from ESB, began her career in Recruitment in 2013. Now an Early Careers Talent Acquisition Team lead in ESB, she has experience in every facet of early careers – specialising in full life cycle apprentice, intern and graduate recruitment. Sinead and her team are responsible for building ESB’s future workforce to lead the transition to a low-carbon energy future.
If you're interested in learning more about the ESB Graduate Programme (deadline 2 November, 12pm), click here (https://buff.ly/2Miy8GU).
15 Oct 2020
EP 2: Is the "War for Talent" Waging War or a Charm Offensive?: How employers are doing everything to find the right talent..., Bord Bia
Tom Tully is currently the Industry Talent Manager for Bord Bia, but he's had 20+ years of a diverse career in media, tech and the food & drink industry. Tom talks about the "War for Talent" and how it effects everything from talent acquisition to retaining a company's top employees. Find out how the "War for Talent" effects you, and the ups and downs of the food & drink industry during COVID.
If you're interested in applying for the Bord Bia Talent Academy, click here (https://www.bordbia.ie/about/talent-academy/).
7 Oct 2020
EP 1: Is a Graduate Programme the right fit for you?, Lidl
Siobhra Disdale is the Senior Learning & Development Specialist and the Graduate Programme Manager for Lidl Ireland. Siobhra talks to the UCD Careers Network about Graduate Programmes and how you know if a Graduate Programme is, or isn't for you. You might be surprised by what she says.
Siobhra has achieved the City & Guilds/ILM accreditation for the Lidl Graduate Programme, the only graduate programme with this accreditation in Ireland. And the Lidl Graduate Programme was also recently shortlisted for the Irish Institute of Training & Development Awards in “Best Leadership Development Initiative”. If you interested in finding out more about the Lidl Graduate Programme, click here (https://jobs.lidl.ie/en/grad.htm).
Lidl is sponsoring the UCD Virtual Business, Finance & Management Fair 2020/21. Register (https://ucdrecruitmentfairs.graduateland.com/events) for the fair today!
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