Careers Week

Series of career sector panel discussions with Trinity alumni and other experts in their fields, postgraduate study and funding talks, employer skills workshops and CV clinic.

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Your Career: Study or Work 2012

TUESDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2012

Successful Postgraduate Research Applications (Humanities & Social Sciences)
- Presentation (pdf)
Successful Postgraduate Research Applications (Science, Engineering & Technology)
- Presentation (ppt)
Naughton Fellowships for Engineering, Science & Technology - Entrepreneurship Masters at University of Notre Dame, USA
- Presentation (pdf)

THURSDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2012

Getting Employment Experience in Ireland (SAP)
- Presentation (ppt)
Writing a Winning CV (Accenture)
- Presentation
Succeeding at Interviews (Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard)
- Presentation
Interview Skills for the Irish Market for International Students
- Presentation

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Careers Week 2011

MONDAY, 3 OCTOBER 2011

Preparing your CV
- Podcast
Translating & Interpreting
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Orlaith Tunney, Careers Advisor (00:00-02:30)
  - Alison Graves, Head of Unit, Directorate General for Interpretation and Conferences, European Parliament (02:33-11:50)
  - John McGartoll, Translator, European Commission Directorate-General for Translation (11:58-27:12)
  - Nora Mahony, Director, Parkbench Publishing Services (Literary Translator) (27:13-36:23)
  - Questions & Answers (36:25-47:28)
Graduate Entry into Medicine
- Presentation (pdf)
Applying for Teacher Training (Primary & Secondary in Ireland & UK)
- Applying for Teacher Training - Ireland (pdf)
- Applying for Teacher Training - UK (pdf)
Chartered Accountancy for all Disciplines
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Sean Gannon, Careers Advisor (00:00-00:45)
  - Trish Johnston, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers (00:46-23:50)
  - Questions & Answers (24:00-32:18)
ICT Sector
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Cliona Hillery, Careers Adviser (00:00-01:49)
  - Paul Sweetman, Director, ICT Ireland (01:50-16:27)
  - Tony O'Donnell, Lead, SAP Research Cross-Prototyping (16:30-34:44)
  - Jim Hannon, CTO, Brite:Bill (34:50-52:33)
  - Peter O'Donovan, Head of Online Division, Paddy Power (52:40-1:02:10)
  - Questions & Answers (01:02:13-01:18:52)

TUESDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2011

Digital Media: Film, Radio & TV
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Orlaith Tunney, Careers Adviser (00:00-02:06)
  - Triona Campbell, Managing Founder & Director, beActive (02:16-09:00)
  - Neasa Hardiman, Freelance Film & TV Director & Writer (09:05-21:35)
  - Patricia Monahan, Deputy Station Editor, Newstalk (21:40-31:02)
  - Questions & Answers (31:05-51:43)
Overview of Taught Postgraduate Courses: Ireland / UK
- Presentation (pdf)
Postgraduate Research & Funding
- Presentation 1 (pdf)
- Presentation 2 (pdf)
Careers in EU Affairs
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Orlaith Tunney, Careers Adviser (00:00-02:26)
  - Kevin Byrne, Third Secretary / Junior Diplomat, Department of Foreign Affairs (02:30-21:26)
  - Billie Sparks, Education & Advocacy Manager, European Movement Ireland (21:27-41:05)
  - Questions & Answers (41:05-51:15)
Taking Control of your Career
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Cliona Hillery, Careers Adviser (00:00-01:10)
  - Mary Collins, Senior Manager responsible for Talent, Learning and Development, Deloitte (01:11-40:50)
Working in the Creative Arts & How to Fund it
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Orlaith Tunney, Careers Adviser (00:00- 02:30)
  - John Phelan, Dublin Business Innovation Centre (02:32-12:00)
  - Willie White, Artistic Director & CEO, Dublin Theatre Festival (12:15-20:40)
  - Niamh Ryan, Acting Performance Programme Manager, Music Network (20:40-28:11)
  - Kate Perry, Freelance Scriptwriter (28:15-36:10)
  - Questions & Answers (36:11-55:55)
Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices & BioIndustry Sector
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Fiona Hayes, Careers Adviser (00:00-01:25)
  - Eoghan O'Faolain, Executive, Irish Medical Devices Association (01:26-17:48)
  - Ruth Lalor, Team Leader, ICON Clinical Research (17:52-30:16)
  - Michael Gillen, BioIndustry Association & Pharmachemical Ireland (30:19-43:05)
Green Sector Careers
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Sean Gannon, Careers Adviser (00:00-00:58)
  - Mark Bennett, Green Business Officer, Dublin City Council (01:00-15:45)
  - Joe Borza, Environmental Consultant, Byrne O'Cleirigh (15:50-35:24)

THURSDAY, 6 OCTOBER 2011

Working in Ireland for non-EEA Students
- Presentation
Journalism & Publishing
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Orlaith Tunney, Careers Adviser (00:00-02:00)
  - Niamh Collins, Senior Multimedia Producer, RTE News (02:05-12.27)
  - Susan Ryan, Staff Writer, thejournal.ie (12:32-20:30)
  - Liz Hudson, The Little Red Pen Publishing Services (20:33-28:23)
    - Blog entry
  - Michael O'Doherty, Publisher, VIP Group (28:28-39:21)
  - Questions & Answers (39:22-53:30)
PR, Marketing, Sales & Advertising
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Fiona Hayes, Careers Adviser (00:00-02:20)
  - Julia McKie, Majestic Wines UK (02:25-11:46)
  - Joanne Walsh, Google (11:50-23:03)
  - Emily Maher, PR & Int Comms Manager, Carr Communications (23:07-37:57)
  - Lynne Andrews, Account Manager, Cybercom (37:59-52:03)
NGOs & Development
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Orlaith Tunney, Careers Adviser (00:00-01:35)
  - Frank Flood, Director, Irish Aid (01;40-15:40)
  - Karen Kennedy, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Ireland (15:44-24:15)
  - Brid Kennedy, Regional Director, Concern (24:20-36:35)
  - Questions & Answers (36:40-38:50)
Museums, Galleries & Arts Administration
- Podcast
Starting your own Business
- Presentation (pdf)

FRIDAY, 7 OCTOBER 2011

Postgraduate Study & Funding in the USA
- Presentation (pdf)
Postgradaute Study & Funding in Germany
- Presentation (pdf)
Still Don't Know What Type of Job You'd Like
- Presentation

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