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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Careers Week 2012: 1-5 October 2012

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TUESDAY, 2nd OCTOBER 2012 - INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Working in Ireland for non-EEA Students
- Presentation (pdf)
Translating & Interpreting
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Orlaith Tunney, Careers Advisor (00:00-01:45)
  - John McGartoll, Translator, European Commission Directorate-General for Translation (01:50-16:15)
  - Nora Mahony, Director, Parkbench Publishing Services (Literary Translator) (16:30-27:50)
  - Alexandra Hambling, Freelance Conference Interpreter (28:00-42:30)
  - Questions & Answers (42:30-54:00)
PR, Marketing, Sales & Advertising
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Fiona Hayes, Careers Advisor (00:00-02:07)
  - Catherine Griffin, Media Solutions Manager, Facebook (02:10-16:05)
  - Emily Maher, Senior Account Manager, First Medical Communications, M&C Group (16:12-31:15)
  - Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard - no permission to podcast granted
Journalism: Online, Print, Broadcasting
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Sarah Ryan, Careers Adviser (00:00-01:09)
  - Shane Coleman, Newstalk Political Editor (01:12-04:55)
  - Michael Freeman, TheJournal.ie (05:12-12:11)
  - Niamh Collins, Channel & Products Manager, RTÉ Digital (12:44-21:48)
  - Sean Duke, Editor, Science Spin (only within Q&A)
  - Q&A (21:50-46:30)
NGOs & Development
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Orlaith Tunney, Careers Adviser (00:00-01:30)
  - Colman Farrell, Social Entrepreneur & Non-Profit CEO (01:35-12:33)
  - Brid Kennedy, Regional Director, Concern (12:45-25:06)
  - Fleachta Phelan, Policy & Advocacy Officer, Comhlamh - no permission to podcast granted
  - Q&A (25:19-38:44)
Museums, Art Galleries & Arts Administration
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Sarah Ryan, Careers Adviser (00:00-01:42)
  - Grainne Millar, Head of Cultural Development, Temple Bar Cultural Trust (01:45-09:22)
  - Rory Guthrie, Director & Auctioneer, DeVeres Irish Art Auction Rooms (09:25-18:30)
  - Rachel McIntyre, Gallery Assistant, Douglas Hyde Gallery (18:50-30:30)
  - Q&A (30:32-49:30)
Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices & BioIndustry Sector
- Michael Gillen, BioIndustry Association & Pharmachemical Ireland - Presentation & Pharmachem Presentation (pdf)
- Noel McShera, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Manufacturing Limited - Presentation (pdf)
- Ruth Halloran, Clinical Research Manager, ICON Clinical Research - Presentation (pdf)
Want to work in IT?
- Paul Sweetman, Director, ICT Ireland - Presentation (pdf)
- Peter O'Donovan, Head of Online Division, Paddy Power - Presentation (pdf)

WEDNESDAY, 3RD OCTOBER 2012 - EMPLOYER SKILLS DAY

Impressing with your CV & Application Form
- Podcast
Leveraging Social Media: Your Online Profile & Job Search
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Orlaith Tunney, Careers Adviser (00:00-00:35)
  - Peter Cosgrove, Director, CPL Resources (00:35-45:00)
  - Q&A (45:00-48:33)
Careers in EU Affairs & How to Apply
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Orlaith Tunney, Careers Adviser (00:00-00:50)
  - Kevin Byrne, Third Secretary - Junior Diplomat, Presidency Planning Section, EU Affairs & Coordination Division, Department of the Taoiseach (00:50-24:00)
  - Aisling McNiffe, Presidency Policy Officer, Presidency Planning Section, EU Affairs & Coordination Division, Department of the Taoiseach (24:05-42:50)
  - Q&A (42:50-49:50)
Entrepreneurship: Starting your own Business
- Podcast
  - Introduction by Fiona Hayes, Careers Adviser (00:00-02:05)
  - Eibhlin Curley, Dublin City Enterprise Board (02:09-16:08)
  - Alex Grant, Careerspaces, User.ly, Parioli Ventures, Epic Rome Tours (16:13-26:30)
  - Paddy Cosgrave, Organiser & Curator of Web Summit, Founder of F.ounders, Co-founder of Undergraduate Awards of Ireland (26:30-40:27)
  - Q&A

THURSDAY, 4TH OCTOBER 2012 - POSTGRADUATE STUDY DAY

Graduate Entry to Medicine
- Presentation (pdf)
Applying to Teacher Training (Primary & Secondary in Ireland & UK)
- Teacher Training in Ireland - Presentation (pdf)
- Teacher Training in UK - Presentation (pdf)
Chartered Accoutancy for all Disciplines
- Podcast
Postgraduate Research & Funding
- Podcast