Careers Week Edition 2024
It's that time of year again! Careers Week is back for 2024 and we couldn't be more excited.
We are thrilled to be hosting an amazing three days of our annual Recruitment Fairs in O'Reilly Hall from 30 Sept - 2 Oct. We have over 190 companies coming to campus over the three days, who are ready to tell you all about their graduate programmes and opportunities, so make sure you sign up below!
This year, we have two brilliant sponsors, Deloitte and McCann FitzGerald LLP . They will be at the Business and Law Fairs respectively, so be sure to visit their stands and chat to their teams about their opportunities, including internships and graduate programmes.
Read the rest of this issue to find out more about the opportunities they have on offer.
What to expect at UCD Careers Week
The Recruitment Fairs are open to all current UCD students. You can book your spot below!
Science, Engineering & Technology Fair
Date & Time: Monday 30 Sept, 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Business, Finance & Management Fair sponsored by Deloitte
Date & Time: Tuesday 1 Oct, 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Law Recruitment Fair sponsored by McCann FitzGerald LLP
Date & Time: Wednesday 2 Oct, 01:00 - 4:00 PM
Find more events with our Term 1 Calendar
Exciting Events & Opportunities
Deloitte - Future Leaders Academy
The Future Leaders Academy is designed to develop the next generation of leaders, equipping you with world-class capabilities and offering professional growth. Deloitte 's structured Graduate Programme is crafted to guide you through every step of your professional qualification.
The programme will see you immersing yourself in Deloitte’s culture, connecting with colleagues, and gaining a comprehensive understanding of the business. You will also get a chance to test your newly acquired skills and broaden your experience across various projects. You can also expect to develop your expertise and dive deeper into your chosen industry.
McCann Fitzgerald - Graduate Traineeship
McCann FitzGerald LLP operates a rotation system, with each trainee spending time in each of the company's core practice groups. During the traineeship, you will share an office with a partner and work with them on a one-to-one basis. You will also attend regular lectures and workshops on legal topics, professional skills and legal research techniques.
Trainees are respected members of the team, and you will have the opportunity to get involved in interesting and challenging work that is crucial to the company's clients.
As a trainee, you will receive regular feedback and performance reviews. The Head of Legal Professional Training will be your mentor throughout your traineeship, answering your questions and offering you continuous support.
Deadline: 30 Oct
Career Action Plan for Graduate Researchers
The Career Action Plan is a 12-week career development programme and features 6 online careers workshops supported by resources on MyCareer and Brightspace.
The 1-hour online workshops are at lunchtime every second Wednesday and include individual reflection, group discussion, interactive activities and Q&A with invited research alumni. You can drop in to any session, or attend all 6 to complete your 12-week Career Action Plan!
The workshops are supported by follow-up resources on Brightspace including reflective exercises, active tasks and related resources.
Graduate Programmes & Opportunities
European Council Translation Service - Your future in the Translation Service online event (Deadline today)
European Central Bank - Traineeship in the Directorate General Monetary Policy (Deadline 11 Oct)
Medtronic - Quality Engineering Graduate Program (Deadline 2 Oct)
Medtronic - Manufacturing Engineering Graduate Program (Deadline 4 Oct)
MSD Ireland - Student opportunities (Deadline today)
MSD Ireland - Graduate, Associate Specialist Engineering (Deadline 28 Sept)
OC&C Strategy Consultants - Graduate AC Strategy, London office (Deadline 3 Nov)
Internship Opportunities
Abbott - Internship, Quality (Deadline 16 Nov)
Aldi Ireland - Marketing Internship (Deadline 3 Feb, 2025)
Colas Ireland - HR Intern (Deadline 31 Dec)
Deutsche Bank - Seasonal Internship Programme, UK (Deadline 3 Nov)
McKinsey & Company - Business Analyst Intern, London (Deadline 16 Jan, 2025)
Office of Public Works - National Historic Properties Section, Student Work Experience/Internship (Deadline 17 Oct)
SSE plc - Renewables Summer Placement Programme (Deadline 27 Oct)
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