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BBS update 19 Oct Posted: Mon, October 19, 2009

For our latest statistics, follow this link.  Note that the 'CV sent' column indicates how many CVs were sent to prospective employers and some CVs have been sent to more than one employer. 

CVs sent last week: Alza (accounting role), Calicon, Cleaboy, Derrinstown, Imagine Broadand, Medite, NVD, PSA and Skelly O’Sullivan.  There are CVs out with 22 companies at the moment. 

Interviews last week: Alza (HR), Ger Motherway and Datapac (3 positions).  We are awaiting confirmation of job offers from these as well as E&Y. 

Interviews will be set up for other companies in due course.  We will notify the students called for interview before the event.  Note that the work placement team are available to do a short mock interview if you would like to avail of this before a real interview.
 
Mid-term Break: You may wish to download some copies of the "BBS Introductory Leaflet" on the website explaining the work placement program.  These can be distributed, along with your CV, to companies in your local area during the break.  A copy of this leaflet is also on the board in the work placement office at D18.

Opportunities

There are no new opportunities this week but we are working with a number of companies on possible positions. 

 We have had no applicants yet for the accounting position in SWS in Bandon, Co. Cork.  This company is one of the new “green energy” companies and would be good to have on a student’s CV:  An accounting placement position available with a wide exposure to general accounting work.  Quote from last years student: "The friendly staff and atmosphere at SWS were a big motivation factor for getting up in the morning and doing a good days work.  There was very little that I did not enjoy"      Website: www.swsenergy.ie/

Let us know at bbsplacement@wit.ie if you want your CV to be sent to this company.

Interview clothes
We remind you to have your interview clothes always available in Waterford so that you are available for interview at short notice.  We try to give as much notice as possible but sometimes this is not possible.
 
CVs and Response Forms
We still do not have all your CVs - we cannot send you CVs to prospective employers without having your CV and your Response Form.  We have put the names of these students on a list on the door of the Office at D18. Get them in to us at bbsplacement@wit.ie

Check e-mails, website and mobile phones
Again we remind you to check your e-mail at least twice daily and check the website regularly in case e-mails are not getting through to you.  We are sending e-mails to your WIT e-mail address only.   Check your text messages regularly and respond immediately.   You may miss out on a possible interview should you fail to do so.