DCU Podcasts: Career Conversations

In this episode we meet with Aisha Siwar, EPL graduate 2021 who participated in WIP during the summer of 2021. Aisha shares her experiences of the programme and her top tips when applying.

The Davy Group joined you last year to record this episode and we are sharing it again

We were joined earlier in the year in Season Two by the Defence Forces.  They are attending the fair too and we are repeating this episode

Vertice was established in 2010, to provide Consulting Services related to Oracle. In the current technology market, their focus is to ensure both existing clients and new clients are enabled, in terms of consolidation platforms and cloud solutions from Oracle. They also assist and accelerate ongoing Oracle Solutions. We can provide expert advice through our seasoned consultants, provide end to end implementation teams, assist existing project team or provide specific training needs. We also offer managed services where we can provide support, maintenance and hosting services. They cater for SME to Enterprise level businesses and If its Oracle we can assist, enable and accelerate your solution.

The Jameson International Graduate Programme offers the opportunity to kick-start your career in marketing on a global stage, working for the world's most iconic Irish Whiskey brand.

Musgrave own 11 food retail and wholesale brands, many of which are high street stores you see and shop in every day. And whilst you'll know SuperValu and Centra, you may not know that Musgrave owns these brands along with top Irish coffee brand Frank and Honest, high-end Dublin food chain Donnybrook Fair and Spanish supermarket Dialprix. Musgrave also own the largest wholesale and foodservice business in Ireland, Musgrave MarketPlace, and are exporting their brands globally.

Arista Networks is a computer networking company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company designs and sells multilayer network switches to deliver software-defined networking for large datacenter, cloud computing, high-performance computing, and high-frequency trading environments.

Square is a mission driven organisation, everything is around economic empowerment and supporting SMEs to thrive in business. Square continually build new products to provide them with new and sophisticated business solutions answering, and sometimes even preempting their business requirements.

Welcome back to Season Three. It is Semester One 2021/2022 and we are beginning this season with a update on the the Virtual Recruitment Jobs Fair which will take place on Tuesday 28th of September between 12 pm and 4 pm

In the second part of this episode with Dr. Martin McAleese, we focus on confidence. We all know that feeling of wanting to 'avoid the front row' - avoid being noticed. Sometimes we fear that our decisions and actions might make us look foolish. Dr. McAleese draws on his extensive experience and his own struggles with confidence to talk us through his career journey and the transitions he has made: Understanding that fear of failure is perfectly normal while the key to successful career transition comes from accepting the opportunities to 'stretch' our experience, convert thought into action and make confident career decisions.Episode Recorded 4th May 2021.

This week we are bringing you a special 2-part episode on Career Decisions and we are honoured to be joined by Dr. Martin McAleese, former Accountant, Dentist, Senator and current Chancellor of Dublin City University.  Dr. McAleese has sought to develop greater trust and reconciliation among communities in Northern Ireland, with a particular focus on working class loyalist communities in his native Belfast. In the first of this 2-part episode with Dr. McAleese, we discuss his circumstances growing up, his education and how these experiences informed and shaped his career. We also examine the impulse for change; how we can re-imagine our careers; when it is important to listen to our instincts; and how to have the confidence to take the first step.Episode Recorded 4th May 2021.

In this episode we meet Mary Van Lieshout, Deputy CEO and Director of External Affairs for GOAL and Alumnus of the Masters in International Relations, DCU.Over the last 43 years GOAL has responded to many of the world's major humanitarian crises, working with vulnerable communities in more than 60 countries. Mary has over 20 years' experience in the humanitarian sector working in the fields of humanitarian public health, research and advocacy and she shares with us what it means to work in GOAL and the NGO development sector.This episode was recorded on 31st March 2021.

The 'Óglaigh na hÉireann' vision is to Strengthen our Nation by inspiring pride and leading excellence”. In this episode we meet Captain Steve Connolly (Air Corps) who explains the structure of the Irish Defence Forces (Air Corps, Army, Navy & Reserves) and unpacks the values of courage, integrity, loyalty and a sense of duty. Ireland's Defence Forces is modern and is involved in the defence of our nation, supporting our Civil Power and plays a critical role in UN peacekeeping missions. Captain Connolly, explains the entry routes into the Defence Forces and shares his top tips for making applications and the selection processes (fitness test, group assessment, interview).Episode Recorded 29th March 2021.

Trinity Biotech specializes in the development, manufacturing and marketing of clinical diagnostic products.  We are joined on this episode by Colm Molloy, HR Director and Conor Nolan (DCU Alumnus), Validation Engineer. Our guests provide an excellent insight into Trinity Biotech, particularly graduate roles.  They share their tips on making your application stand out and how best to make your degree work for you as you transition into the workplace.This episode was recorded on March 10th 2021.

As part of our series on making the most of your summer 2021 we invited students to tell us what they did last summer.Our time in college shapes us and helps us prepare for early graduate careers. Making the most of your summer is about getting a summer job (if possible) and critically it is also about exploring aspects of you that builds confidence, curiosity, courage and resilience that will help YOU as you develop your career.Stella Ohia is a final year Bachelor Nursing student (Mental Health) and is currently completing her final internship.  Stella was on her placement last summer and she shares with us the challenges of working during Covid. She explains that she found herself taking the advice she gives to others and began taking more notice on her walks and being more creative with flowers that she picked along the way.  Stella and her friends had 24 hours away in a hotel and she thoroughly enjoyed the experience of being pampered and dressing up for dinner even though it was only for one hour in the restaurant! Stella is also a spoken word artist and plans to continue her passion for this genre.Episode recorded 23rd March 2021.

As part of our series on making the most of your summer 2021 we invited students to tell us what they did last summer. Our time in college shapes us and helps us prepare for early graduate careers.  Making the most of your summer is about getting a summer job (if possible)  and critically it is also about exploring aspects of you that builds confidence, curiosity, courage and resilience that will help YOU as you develop your career.Aoife McGeough is a final year Economics, Politics and Law Student and she explains how she embraced micro credentials and tasked herself with improving her language skills.  Aoife took on two challenges: She cycled from Malin Head to Mizen over 6 days and took a solo holiday in Westport. Aoife explains how she set and achieved these challenges over the course of the summer and looking forward to this summer alsoEpisode Recorded 23rd March 2021.

As part of our series on making the most of your summer 2021 we invited students to tell us what they did last summer. Our time in college shapes us and helps us prepare for early graduate careers.  Making the most of your summer is about getting a summer job (if possible) and critically it is also about exploring aspects of you that builds confidence, curiosity, courage and resilience that will help YOU as you develop your career.Charlie Kinsella is a Final year Accounting and Finance student. Last summer Charlie worked in his local golf club and got the opportunity to participate in a two week virtual internship in PWC. Charlie shares his insights he gained from doing the internship and the importance of soft skills for the world of work. He is currently PWC's campus ambassador for DCU. Charlie, like many of us, discovered great places in his local area and made some suggestions on what to visit if we get an opportunity this summer.Episode Recorded: March 22nd 2021.

Our time in college shapes us and helps us prepare for early graduate careers.  Making the most of your summer is about getting a summer job (if possible)  and critically it is also about exploring aspects of you that builds confidence, curiosity, courage and resilience that will help YOU as you develop your career.Eimear Fox (Final Year Economics, Politics and Law) explains how she was initially very disappointed last summer as her planned trip to work in the USA was cancelled due to Covid. Eimear luckily was able to continue with her part time job as Barista and made a decision to make the best summer she possibly could.  Eimear decided to develop her language skills by learning both French and Spanish. She also set about exploring her local area and further afield by meeting friends in different parts of the country on her days off, so she now has some great tips for places to visit!  Eimear also explains how over the Summer, she turned her attention to final year and has become more involved in DCU clubs and societies life as a result.

Our time in college shapes us and helps us prepare for early graduate careers.  Making the most of your summer is about getting a summer job and critically it is also about exploring aspects of you that builds confidence, curiosity, courage and resilience that will help YOU as you develop your career.Ruadhain Boham (1st year Economics, Politics & Law), along with his family, formed their own string quartet and played in the gardens of Nursing Homes.  He also dusted off a bicycle that was in the shed and along with some friends, explored his own locality in Dunboyne and beyond.  Ruadhain would like to hear from other DCU Students who are interested in forming another quartet or even an orchestra!

In this episode, we meet Fiona Mc Coole, Inspector and Manager of National Waste Prevention Programme with Ireland's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  Fiona explains the critical role the EPA plays and how as climate change becomes an even bigger challenge how we all can make a much bigger difference than we could ever imagine.  She unpacks the principles behind waste management and the challenges of burning fossil fuels - and busts some myths!  The episode contains practical things we can stop and start doing from today, that will help us change our impact on the environment. Fiona also talks to us about graduate opportunities in the EPA and critically explains the diverse opportunities available as you develop your career in the EPA.  

In this episode, we are delighted to discuss sustainability with Samantha Fahy, DCU's Sustainability Manager. Samantha explains what climate changes mean for our planet and calls on us to make a difference. In particular, she makes a call to action for each of us to assess our own carbon footprint this summer and understand the impact of our daily actions. The conversation is full of simple and effective changes we can begin today and hopefully influence those we live with too.  Samantha reminds us that political decisions are needed and we can influence action through contacting our local representatives and letting them know that climate change needs their attention NOW!  Samantha would be delighted to hear from students who have an interesting sustainability thesis or project and would like to engage with the sustainability agenda in DCU.

Aer Lingus is Ireland's national carrier, founded in 1936. Listen to Katherine Norton, Recruitment Lead who explains the application and selection process, as well as providing excellent tips on how to stand out when applying.  Alan Rust, Software Engineering Manager also joins us to explain the dynamic nature of Aer Lingus projects and how successful candidates can contribute effectively to to the company.  One of the resounding takeaways from this episode is the cornerstone of company's values - the team's pride in the work they do!This episode was recorded on March 1st 2021.

In this session, Siobhán Murphy meets with Ruth Lynam, DCU Student Volunteer Coordinator to discuss what to consider when exploring volunteer opportunities.  Ruth shares her own experience of volunteering during her time as  a student here in DCU and how that experience has shaped her own career.This episode was recorded on 17th February 2021.

The Washington Ireland Program (WIP) was developed initially  in response to the conflict in Northern Ireland and has continually innovated to ensure that leadership, service and community remain centre stage in our frantic world. We are joined for this episode by Caoimhe Ní Mhaolagáin, Community Manager for the Washington Ireland Program, Alumnus of the programme and of the BA in Economics, Politics and Law, DCU (Class of 2018)One of key challenging questions that Washington Ireland has for you is: “If the future were a book, would you read it or write it?” Is that question stopping you in your tracks? Well, listen to Caoimhe explain the programme, how to apply and how to be involved with WIP all year round.  Washington Ireland is seeking applicants from all disciplines, all stages of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Enjoy! As always we love hearing from you and thanks for your feedback! You are helping us shape the content of the show.  If you have any suggestions for future episodes please email us at careers@dcu.ie with ‘Podcast' in the subject line. Episode Recorded 12th January 2021

Siobhán Murphy, Career Consultant meets with Caroline Mahon, DCU's Health Promotion Officer to unpack the role health and well-being has in our lives. Caroline shares her own career story - how she developed her career in health promotion and why she loves what she does.  Siobhán and Caroline discuss the benefits of health and well-being for longevity in our careers and the quality of our experience. They also discuss how being in a career that we enjoy benefits our own health too.Episode recorded on 23rd November 2020

All Amazon teams and businesses, from Prime Delivery to Amazon Web Services are guided by four key tenets: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence and long term thinking.

Meet Rosie Callan, a BCL Graduate from 2014. Rosie explains her decision to pursue a Career as a Solicitor and her journey before, during and after college.  Rosie was recently successful in her exams and will be added to the roll of Solicitors in December 2020.

RSM are one the Ireland's leading firms specialising in audit, tax and consulting services.  A fast growing firm with big ambitions!  

PKF O'Connor, Leddy & Holmes was established in 1962.  The company is a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisors and provide a full range of compliance and advisory services.

Imagine playing a role in changing what it means to live with chronic disease.   Medtronic creates technologies that treat chronic disease in new ways so people can live better and longer.

KPMG has 100+ partners and 3,400 people in Ireland and wants you to achieve the very best in your career.   KPMG hire 380 graduates each year from all degrees disciplines to become a Chartered Accountant

Irish Distillers offers an award winning graduate programme, the Jameson International Graduate Programme. If you are looking to kick start your career in marketing on a global stage working for the world's best selling Irish whiskey, this episode is worth listening to!

ESB is Ireland's foremost energy company and has been supplying energy for over 90 years.  Their mission is to bring sustainable energy solutions to customers and communities by leading the transition to reliable, affordable and low carbon energy

Welcome to Careers Conversations and in this episode we meet with  Sive Dowling, Marketing Executive with DBASS (Professional Services Firm)  Sive explains the opportunities to train as an Accountant, the role of technology in DBASS and her top tips when applying to DBASS.Recorded: 01st October

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) interprets EU law to make sure it is applied in the same way in all EU countries, and settles legal disputes between national governments and EU institutions.It can also, in certain circumstances, be used by individuals, companies or organisations to take action against an EU institution, if they feel it has somehow infringed their rights.Listen to this episode to find out about opportunities for Lawyer Linguist and other opportunities.

Combilift is the largest global manufacturer of multi-directional forklifts and an acknowledged leader in long load handling solutions.  The driving force behind Combilift's operations is a desire to deliver innovation in the material handling arena 

Accenture is a leading global professional Services company, providing a broad range of services in Strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations with digital capabilities across all of these services

In this episode, Diane Hennessy, Graduate Recruiter at McCann FitzGerald explains how the company helps clients to manage their most significant business transactions, critical disputes and challenging legal issues. McCann FitzGerald's reputation is founded on two main pillars – the quality of their service and their ability to attract, develop and retain top legal talent.

Welcome back to Careers Conversations! In this episode we meet with  Karen Dempsey, HR Manager and Rosie Callan, Trainee Solicitor and DCU Alumnus.  Our guests explain who Fieldfisher is, what it does and how best to apply. They also include their top tips for applying to the company.Recorded: 01st October 2020.

In this episode we meet with  James Ducey, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with Ornua. James explains the global reach of Ornua and what graduates can expect to do as they begin their careers with the company. 00:00- 00:40 Introduction Introduction of speakers Siobhan Murphy (DCU Career Consultant) and James Ducey, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Ornua.Quick introduction of today's topic: Discussion on Ornua ahead of the DCU Virtual Careers Fair.00:40-05:00 Who are Ornua?Ornua are Ireland's largest exporter of dairy products.A dairy co-operative that sell on behalf of their member co-ops.Headquarters in Dublin, export to 110 countries worldwide, annual sales over 2.3 billion euro.2,400 people and 10 business units worldwide, 13 production facilities, marketing stations globally.Two divisions: food and ingredients.Food divisions deals with consumer marketing of brands; eg kerrygold.Ingredients division: manufacturers pay for ingredients for their products.Local and global. Safe industry to be in.05:00-09:50 What graduate programs will Ornua be operating?Applications for 2021 grad program open now, closing 23rd of October. Taking on graduates across the globe, truly an international program.Irish roots, global opportunities; Ireland, Germany, Spain, North America, Africa and the Middle East.Looking for students from all backgrounds; mainly IT but also business/ commerce.Within 18 month program, multiple rotations, classroom and learning modules, mentoring from experienced leaders and skills development.Students from universities in Ireland will be based in Ireland, with opportunities for travel.Looking for positive attitudes, curious mindset, people skills, passion for food industry.09:50-12:50 What is the application process?Apply at earlycareers.ornua.com Process includes psychometric assessments, a video interview and a virtual assessment centre.Offers are issued just before Christmas, students can finish their degree with an offer in their pocket.First time doing a virtual assessment centre but very excited about it. 12:50-15:05 Ornua in the current climatePlan to continue growing the business, Covid hasn't held up recruitment process. Have been working from home since March so very accustomed to a virtual setting by now.Plan to stick to virtual and continue as usual, suits students as they will be well skilled in online. 15:05-17:10 Top Tips for applying to OrnuaPersonalise your CV so you stand out, show who you are. Keep your CV simple but include hobbies and interests.Research the company, know who you're applying to. Show you've networked, mention you've spoken to Ornua at career fairs.17:10- 17:39 Final RemarksRecorded: 23rd September 2020

Welcome to Careers Conversations! In this episode we meet with Breffni O'Sullivan, Recruiter with Ericsson. Breffni explains Ericsson's role in Ireland and what graduates can expect to do as they begin their careers. Breffni shares his top tips when making your application.Recorded: 23rd September 2020

Welcome to Careers Conversations! In this episode we meet with Eimear Dunne, HR Generalist and Kevin Cowhey, Trainee Solicitor (DCU Alumnus) with Dillon Eustace. Our guests unpack what you need to know about Dillon Eustace and share their insights on the role of a Trainee Solicitor. Both our guests share their top application tops.Recorded: 29th September 2020

Welcome to Career Conversations and in this episode we meet with Karl Shine, Technical Recruiter with Nikon. Karl explains Nikon's role in Ireland and what graduates can expect to do as they begin their careers with with the company.  He also shares his top tips for making your application.Recorded: 29th September 2020

Welcome to Careers Conversations and in this episode we meet with Sinéad Fogarty, Senior Recruiter and Louise Ryan (Graduate Programme) with Davy.  Our guests unpack what the company does and share their experiences and top tips for applying for the Graduate Programme with Davy.

DCU Careers Consultant, Siobhan Murphy chats with Clara Amarante, People and Talent Partner at Auxilion ahead of the upcoming DCU Virtual Careers Fair taking place on October 15th from 11am to 3pm. If you're interested in working in the IT sector after graduation, Clara discusses her top tips for getting into the IT world, the kind of graduates they are looking for and the opportunities awaiting you at Auxilion. 00:00- 01:00 Introduction Introduction of speakers Siobhan Murphy (DCU Career Consultant) and Clara Amarante, People and Talent Partner with Auxilion.Quick introduction of today's topic: Discussion on Auxilion and what the company can offer students.01:00-1:50 Who are Auxilion?Award winning provider of IT services, delivering bespoke solutions to the private and public sector in Ireland and the UK.Project management, project delivery, consulting, digital and managed services.1:50-3:00 What roles Auxilion are hiring for?Looking for; development leads, senior office 365 developer, database architects, website support engineer.Executive assistant, network and security engineers and accountants.3:00-6:20 What disciplines is Auxilion looking for and what is the application process?Looking for third year students and graduates in IT, specialising in website support. Start at entry level and build up skill set from working with different teams.Recruiters do a telephone screening before a CV goes to a hiring manager.Hiring managers shortlist and interview candidates, and an online technical exam is administered.Candidates may also need to take an English language test.6:20-7:50 Top tips for those applying to work at AuxilionTailor your CV to the job you're applying for.Have a good cover letter, show something different, set yourself apart.Show your personality, it could be the deciding factor7:50-9:30 Learning and Development programs within the company?Employees are the centre of everything.Personal Development Plans three times a year, mid year and end of year reviews.These help employees to set up a career path.Close manager- employee relationships.9:30-11:50 Top Tips for those pursuing work in IT/ at AuxilionKeep an open mind, working with different companies leads to different opportunities.Many opportunities for lateral movement within Auxilion, new systems, new processes.Opportunities for geographical movement around Ireland and the UK.Within the IT world there are so many opportunities, don't get pigeonholed.11:50-12:59 Final Remarks Thank yous and goodbyes.

How to Attend DCU's Virtual Careers Fair Show Notes: 19 minutes and 37 seconds00:00- 00:50 IntroductionIntroduction of speakers Siobhan Murphy (DCU Careers Consultant) and Ibby Mangi (Career Fair Plus).Quick introduction of today's topic: What is a virtual careers fair, and how to make the best of the Career Fair Plus App.00:50- 03:15 What Is A Virtual Career Fair?A career fair taking place completely online. More prep work involved in advance, downloading app, booking interactions with recruiters, preparing yourself technologically.First step: download the Career Fair Plus App and find DCU's Career Fair, see which companies are involved and start researching in advance of the fair.03:15- 04:20 What does an appointment look like?Video chat with recruiter, but not a formal interview.Informal chat to pitch yourself to recruiters and ask any questions about the company.Students can book appointments on app, or web portal and will get a private link for the call.04:20-6:30 Top Tips for Recruiter InteractionBefore the meeting, research the company, know who you're speaking with.Prepare one or two questions about the company/position.Practice your elevator pitch, sell who you are and what you do.Project professionalism, dress well, test technology, tidy background and space6:30-8:20 Student Feedback on Virtual Fairs10 minute meetings fly by.Know what you want to share and find out in advance to maximise your time.Skill sessions coming with top tips from DCU Careers Service.8:20-10:30 What is a drop-in room?A drop in room holds typically up to 50 people and doesn't require an appointment.An open group conversation with a recruiter.If you don't get an appointment, or require more information a student can still interact with the companies.Some apps allow employers to view students CVs but not in this case.10:30-15:30 Top Tips for Group Drop-InsBe polite and professional.Wait for an opening, use the chat feature to introduce yourself.Depending on employer's method, ask questions and collect information.Be prepared to adapt to each room as recruiters can run rooms differently. Learn from listening to others questions and leave room in an appropriate manner.15:30- Summary of Ibby's Top TipsBe prepared, download app, do research, book appointments.Test technology to feel comfortable and prepare your environment. Practice your elevator pitch, what you will say.Dress appropriately and have questions ready for recruiters.Take notes on paper so recruiters can see you're organised and you don't mix up companies.Follow up on meetings, gain contacts, virtual business cards, LinkedIn connections. Don't book more meetings than you can handle, book the ones you're really interested in.19:10-19:37 Closing Remarks

DCU will be hosting its first ever Virtual Careers Fair on the 15th of October from 11am to 3pm. We are calling all final year and Postgraduate DCU students to download the Careers Fair Plus App from Google Play and the App Store and register for the Virtual Fair.  Watch out for our special podcast episodes with companies attending the Fair, so you can hear first hand what roles they are hiring for and their top tips when applying.If you have an idea for a podcast episode email us at careers@dcu.ie

Sam Conroy Digital Learning Lead, DDL ETB joins Siobhán Murphy, Careers Consultant to unpack what to expect in your early years as a qualified second level teacher - how to manage being involved in extracurricular activities, keeping your focus on lesson planning and facilitating learning in the classroom. The impact of curriculum development and the approach you need to succeed as a teacher are discussed. Sam shares her own career story: How her career has progressed from being a busy (often too busy) music teacher and how her love of technology has brought her to her current role.

If you are seeking a Teaching position either at Primary or Second Level, this episode is made for you. Sam Conroy, Digital Learning Lead, DDL ETB and Elaine Daly, DCU Careers Consultant, join Siobhán Murphy to drill down on what you need to do to succeed at interview.

Why should you consider a career in the EU Institutions and most importantly how do you go about it? In this episode, Careers Advisor Siobhan Murphy sits down with Eimear Ní Bhroin, Language Affairs Officer  European Commission Office, and Eoin Lavelle, Third Secretary Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to discuss the many opportunities available to work in the EU. Language skills and standards are explained, as well as the many new and emerging opportunities for those with Irish language skills.  Eimear and Eoin share their insights as to the benefits of working in the EU and the local supports available here in Ireland to help you explore a career as well as guidance on recruitment and selection.  Critical listening for anyone with a passion for the EU and Ireland's membership.This episode was recorded on March 10th 2020.It was produced and edited by Kate Dowling (Final Year Communications Student).Career Conversations Podcast: EU Careers (28mins 38seconds)  0:00-1:05 IntroductionIntroduction of speakers by Siobhan Murphy (DCU Careers Advisor) and Eimear Ní Bhroin (EU Commission)  & Eoin Lavelle (DFAT) are here to discuss career options in the EU.1:06-4:08 Eimear discusses her career path and role.Promotes multilingualism and the jobs available in the EU.4:09-5:23 Siobhan asks Eimear – How do you go about even beginning a career in the EU?Eimear emphasises traineeships, contract jobs.5:24-8:30 Siobhan introduces and asks Eoin to explain his role.Eoin – junior diplomat/Third secretary, promotes vacancies for Irish people available in EU institutions, emphasizes the variety and the fact there is no traditional career path to a role in the institutions.8:31-10:17 Siobhan asks Eoin to provide insight on studying at a postgraduate level in the College of Europe.There are 3 scholarships available, a high level of language often required.10:18-12:43 Siobhan asks Eimear to discuss the need for languages.Irish students need to be confident, they have the skills, put the work in, having a language is very helpful in life.12:44-14:54 Siobhan asks Eimear – What is the first step to explore a career in the EU? Traineeships are a great first role to gain experience, go to EPSO.eu. EU Jobs, Dept of Foreign Affairs.14:55-17:12: Siobhan asks Eoin specifically what he provides in his role.He provides support to people applying for permanent jobs within the EU, helps them with their assessments & interviews.17:13-21:21 Siobhan asks Eimear for more insight on contract work and the job progression. For example, we are looking for temporary officials, translators. EPSO provides information on different types of contracts. Encourages people to set up their account, read instructions, keep an eye on job postings. You can apply again and again and it will not affect you.21:22-23:10 Siobhan asks Eimear for insight on jobs in the EU using Gaeilge.Irish translators needed, a pipeline of talent is required. 23:11-26:40 Siobhan asks Eimear for insight on assessments for languages.Focus on accuracy, grammar & context.26:41-28:26 Siobhan asks Eoin & Eimear for their top tips for gaining a career in EU. Traineeships, use your career service, practice and prepare for interviews 28:27-28:38 Finishing statements

This episode features a roundtable discussion, with DCU Careers Advisors Siobhan Murphy, Elaine Daly and Venita Murphy. The panel examine how the knowledge and skills from your degree can sharpen the focus of your CV, to more fully illustrate your talents and abilities and make it more attractive to prospective employers. The merits of different CV formats is also discussed. The episode is rounded off with a discussion on portfolio sites and in particular, what you should consider when developing your Linkedin profile.This episode builds on episode one “CVs” which explains how to draft your CV, so we recommend that you listen to Episode 1 first. Episode 5 was recorded on 20th February. This episode was produced with the assistance of Conor Doyle (Final Year Communications Student). Introduction 0 - 1 min Elaine Daly & Venita Murphy (Careers Advisors DCU)Length of CV 1:15min One page for students, part-time jobs Two pages by end of degree Reducing of CV to a one pager of CV can compromise on the quality of the content Requirements can be different internationally‘Going Global' via Careers Service website useful for understanding the norms of various countries Discussing Varied Information (Majority of the Episode) 1.15 - 25.24min What to put in CV depends on the job All different faculties / areas of work are covered  Detailed information on the various information and formatting for different programmes Engineering & Computing Languages Business Science & Health Law and Government Communications  Education  Humanities What you should consider when developing your linkedin Profile  25.24 - 36.53 Thinking about your profile, professional brand Differences between your CV and your Linkedin Profile Personalising your URL Make the most of the About Section, Skills and Endorsements sections Upload useful content Powerpoints, PDFs,videos, links to Portfolio sites Make meaningful connections on Linkedin and connect professionally What to consider when applying for jobs from Linkedin Jobs Board Do not put personal details on your Linkedin profile - mind your identity Don't forget to connect to the network you know while you are in college