Please see below the list of exhibitors who will be attending, please note this list may be
subject to change:
CAREERS AND POSTGRADUATE
STUDIES FAIR
MONDAY: 20 OCTOBER 2014
12–3pm
WHERE? SPORTS COMPLEX, AN DÁNLANN LETTERKENNY INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY
In addition to the exhibition, there will also be a CV Clinic –
bring along your CV
ACCA
http://www.accaglobal.com/ie/en/qualifications/accountancy-career/iegraduates.html
Professional accounting body –
AccuBook Ltd
http://www.accubook.net
Supplies hotel websites, booking engines and channel managers to the accommodation
industry.
Allstate Northern Ireland
http://www.allstate.com
Offers IT back up services for its’ parent company, Allstate Insurance in the US. Areas
of work include infrastructure services, Business Process management, Managed
Services, Consulting Specialist Services, Applications Development Integration,
Applications Maintenance, of particular to IT students and graduates.
An Garda Síochána
http://www.garda.ie
Of interest to anyone seeking a career in An Garda Síochána.
Aura Leisure Complex, Letterkenny
http://www.auraleisure.ie
Part of a chain of leisure centres in Ireland of particular interest to Sports and Business
Studies finalists and graduates.
Aurivo
http://www.aurivo.ie
Of interest to Science and Business graduates.
B9 Energy
http://
B9 Operations and Maintenance, having pioneered wind energy it is now the largest
independent operator of wind farms across the UK and Ireland with 49 sites and 750
turbines under its management. The B9 Energy Group is headquartered in carbon
neutral offices in Northern Ireland, UK and has a global reach.
Bank of Ireland
http://www.bankofireland.com/about-bank-of-ireland/careers/current-opportunities/2014graduate-programme/
Bank of Ireland Graduate Programme.
Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa
www.ballyliffinlodge.com
Of interest to culinary arts/leisure/business
BDO
http://www.bdo.ie/
Chartered Accountancy Practice.
Blackbird HR
http://www.blackbirdhr.co.uk/
Helping nurses to find employment in Ireland and UK.
Brindley Healthcare
http://www.brindleymanor.net/careers.html
Of interest to nursing and social healthcare graduates.
Camp Leaders / USA
http://www.campleaders.com/ie/
JI Summer camp jobs in US.
CIMA - Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants
http://www.cimaglobal.com
Professional Accountancy body - of interest to anyone considering a career in
Accountancy.
CIOB (Chartered Institute of Builders)
Ireland North West Centre
http://www.ciob.org/
Professional body for careers in construction sector.
CoLab
CoLab works in partnership with many other state agencies to deliver initiatives that help
you to expand and develop your business. For example as a start-up you can take
advantage of our business startmm
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conduct research using the institute expertise.
CPA - The Institute of Certified Public
Accountants in Ireland
http://www.cpaireland.ie
Professional Accountancy body - of interest to anyone considering a career in
Accountancy.
Cpl Healthcare-Pharmacy
http://www.cplhealthcare.com
Recruitment company for pharmacy and medical jobs in Ireland and the UK.
Donegal Business Boot Camp
A programme that supports young entrepreneurs setting up a business in Donegal
Donegal County Childcare Committee
http://www.donegalchildcare.com/
Of interest to those seeking a career in early childhood care.
Donegal ETB Training Centres
http://www.fas.ie
Irish employment authority promoting job opportunities and training.
Donegal Volunteer Centre
http://www.volunteerdonegal.ie
People who are interested in volunteering can get advice and support on volunteering
opportunities which interest you.
Donegal Women in Business Network
http://www.donegalwomeninbusiness.com/
Networking group for women in business in Donegal.
Eason/ Click Letterkenny
http://www.easons.com/t-about.aspx
Part-Time Work
Edgehill University, Liverpool
http://www.edgehill.ac.uk
Provider of postgraduate courses. Of particular interest to those considering a career in
primary of secondary teaching.
Engineers Ireland
http://www.engineersireland.ie
The official professional body for Engineers in Ireland – all Engineering students will
have the opportunity to sign up for free!
ENTERPRISE IRELAND
www.enterprise-ireland.com/
EURES Cross Border partnership
http://www.eures-crossborder.org
The EURES Crossborder Agency is an information agency set up to make things easier
for those looking to work in Northern Ireland.
EY, Ernst & Young
http://www.ey.com/IE/en/home
International accountancy practice - of interest to those seeking a career in accountancy.
FarmFlo Ltd
http://farmflo.com/
App developers for farming sector. Of interest to IT students and graduates.
Foyle International
https://www.foyle.eu
Specialize in language teaching, social & activity programmes and vocational training.
GMIT
http://www.gmit.ie
Postgraduate course provider in a wide variety of disciplines.
GRADIRELAND
http://www.gradireland.com
The official website for graduates in Ireland. Of interest to all students
Greens Shoes
http://greenesshoes.com/
Part-Time Work.
Harper Adams University College
http://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/
Specialist college for agriculture and animal sciences.
Hugh J Ward & Co Solicitors
http://hughjwardsolicitors.ie/ Solicitors
Practice based in Dublin. Of interest to Law students and graduates.
Inishowen Development Partnership
http://www.inishowen.ie/about-us/board-members-profiles/
Inishowen based business support agency.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of
Ireland (ICAI)
http://www.charteredaccountants.ie
Professional Accountancy body - of interest to anyone considering a career in
Accountancy.
Irish Defence Forces
www.military.ie
Opportunities in the Irish Army - cadets and infantry.
Irish Tax Institute
http://www.taxinstitute.ie/
Of interest to those looking to pursue a career in taxation.
Jacksons Hotel
http://www.jacksons-hotel.ie
Of interest to graduates of culinary arts/leisure/business/marketing.
Kate Cowhig International Healthcare
Recruitment
http://www.kcr.ie
Nursing opportunities in Ireland and UK.
KS Recruitment Group
http://www.kseducation.co.uk/
Nursing opportunities in Ireland and UK.
Lidl Ireland
http://jobs.lidl.ie/cps/rde/career_lidl_ie/hs.xsl/index.htm
Retail management programme.
London Southbank University
http://www.lsbu.ac.uk
UK provider of Postgraduate courses.
Lough Eske Castle
http://www.solishotels.com/lougheskecastle
5 star hotel. Of interest to culinary arts/business/leisure.
LYIT
http://www.lyit.ie
LYIT will have stands to promote its postgraduate courses in:
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Business Studies
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Computing
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Design & Creative Digital Media
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Engineering
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Nursing
Mount Errigal Hotel
http://www.mounterrigal.com
Of interest to culinary arts/leisure/business.
NUI Galway
http://www.nuigalway.ie
Provider of postgraduate courses. Many disciplines including the PGDE – Postgraduate
Diploma in Education for intending secondary teachers.
NUI MAYNOOTH
http://www.nuim.ie
Provider of postgraduate courses. Many disciplines including the PGDE – Postgraduate
Diploma in Education for intending secondary teachers.
Portsmouth University
http://www.portsmouth.ac.uk
Provider of postgraduate courses.
Pramerica Systems Ireland Ltd
http://www.pramerica.ie
Providing IT and financial backup functions its parent company, Prudential Corporation in
US. Of interest to IT and Business finalists and graduates.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Belfast)
http://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/student/offices/belfast.jhtml
International accountancy practice.
Projects Abroad
http://www.projects-abroad.net/
Volunteering opportunities worldwide.
Queens University Belfast
http://www.qub.ac.uk
Provider of postgraduate courses in a wide variety of subjects.
Randox
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Randox Laboratories is an international clinical diagnostics company offering innovative
solutions to laboratories worldwide.
Rivermedia Ltd
http://www.rivermedia.ie
River Media is a media group based mainly in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Operating a chain of 6 weekly newspapers and six radio stations.
Safetech Consulting & Training
http://www.safetech.ie
Offers safety training and assists companies obtain Safe-T-Cert accreditation.
Sendmode
http://www.sendmode.com/
Specialists in bulk texting and mobile marketing. Of interest to IT and business graduates.
Sita
http://www.sita.aero
Creating software packages and solutions for the aviation sector. Of interest to IT finalists
and graduates.
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland
http://www.scsi.ie/
Professional body for quantity surveyors.
St Mary's University College, Twickenham
http://www.smuc.ac.uk
UK postgraduate course provider in a wide variety of disciplines.
Tech North West Skillnet
http://www.technorthwestskillnet.com
Funds and facilitates training through over 50 networks of private sector companies, in a
range of sectors and regions.
Terex GB Ltd
http://www.terex.com
Mobile-processing-equipment//manufacturer of heavy plant machinery. Of interest to
engineering/IT/business.
The Open University
http://www.open.ac.uk
Travel Bug Ltd
http://www.travelbuglimited.ie
Travel Bug Limited is one of Ireland's work and travel agencies. Want to work in the USA,
travel and work in Australia or working Canada?
Undergraduate Awards
http://www.undergraduateawards.com/
Competition for best undergraduates.
United Health Group
http://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/main/default.aspx
US health insurance company based in Letterkenny. Of interest to all.
University of Bradford
www.bradford.ac.uk/
Postgraduate course provider in a wide variety of disciplines.
University of Limerick
http://www.ul.ie
Postgraduate course provider in a wide variety of disciplines.
University of Ulster, Faculty of Life &
Health Sciences
http://www.science.ulster.ac.uk
Of interest to Science graduates looking to find out about course and career opportunities in
the life sciences.
University of Ulster, Graduate School of
Professional Legal Education
http://www.socsci.ulster.ac.uk/gsple
Of interest to any law graduate looking to train as a solicitor in Northern Ireland.
University of Ulster, School of Creative Arts
& Technologies (Music)
http://study.ulster.ac.uk/prospectus/course/201415/2875
Postgraduate courses in performing arts/media/languages.
University of Ulster, School of the Built
Environment
http://www.adbe.ulster.ac.uk/
Construction postgraduate courses including fire technology.
USIT
http://www.usit.ie
Work USA Programmes, Working Holiday visas to Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and
Canada, Tourist and Business visas.
Washington Ireland Programme
http://wiprogram.org
Internship opportunities to work in US Senate and House of Representatives
Western Development Commission
http://www.wdc.ie
The Western Development Commission (WDC) is a statutory body that was set up to
promote both social and economic development in the Western Region (Donegal, Leitrim,
Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon, Galway and Clare).
ZEUS
http://www.zeusinc.com
Zeus has grown to be a leader in the development and production of high-performance
fluoropolymer tubing, as well as providing innovation in post-production finishing and
strategic supply initiatives.
FREE CV Clinic – D ’ f
CV for a revamp by a qualified careers
expert
Special Seminars at the
Careers and Postgraduate Studies Fair
Monday 20 October 2014
We are delighted to announce that we will be holding a series of seminars in conjunction
with the Careers and Postgraduate Studies Fair on Monday 20 October 2014
Careers in Accountancy
10.30am - 11.30am
Room CoLab Lecture Theatre
If you are considering a career in Accountancy, this is a must for you! Did you
know that accountancy as a profession is open to graduates of all disciplines?
You will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from the major accounting
bodies who will give the low down on opportunities within this vibrant sector.
For careers information on accountancy, please see http://gradireland.com/careersectors/accountancy-and-financial-management.
Applying to postgraduate courses for
teaching in UK
10.30am - 11.30am
Room Clubs and Societies Room, An Danlann
Significant changes will be taking place to the application process and in the types of
courses offered. Ensure you are well informed by attending this seminar which will be
given by Mary Higgins of Train 2 Teach UK.
Careers in Engineering
10.30am - 11.30am
Room: 3306
If you are considering a career in Engineering, this is a must for you!
Using LinkedIn in your Jobsearch
12 – 12.45pm
Room: Clubs & Societies, An Danlann
Did you know that employers are increasingly using Linked In to source candidates?.
Find out how you can use this valuable tool in your job search – tips on getting set up,
d ’s d d ’ s f L
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Linked In profile noticed.
How to present a winning CV
1pm – 1.45pm
Room: Clubs & Societies, An Danlann
A CV is your first point of contact with an employer. Only 15% of candidates
applications make it to interview. Make sure you are among the successful 15% by
attending this seminar which is presented by Fergus O Baoill of Sli Nua Consulting. By
the end of this seminar you will know:
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What to include and not include in a CV
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Common mistakes people make with written applications
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Tips on making your CV stand out from the crowd
Dress to impress for interviews the latest
style tips for gals and guys
2pm - 3pm
Room: Clubs & Societies, An Danlann
Guys and gals - attending this insightful presentation. It is given by Stella Mc Groarty of
the Style Rooms, Donegal Town.
We still a number of organisations who have yet to confirm attendance. Please note
this list may be subject to change. Updates will be on Careers Facebook page and by
email. Check out : https://www.facebook.com/lyit.careers