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BBS update 23 Nov Posted: Mon, November 23, 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.
6 jobs were secured last week at NVD (2), RIKON (3) and Caulfields New Ross (job sourced directly by student). We are awaiting formal confirmation from the employers for 2 other jobs sourced directly by students. St Canice’s Credit Union informed us that they would not be taking on any of our students this year.
There are CVs with 14 companies at the moment. Medite and Societe Generale, who had received CVs, informed us they would not be proceeding with work placement.
Interviews: There were interviews last week for Tipperary Co-op, RIKON and VHI. We hope to hear back this week or next from Tipp Co-op and VHI. Well done to all who were interviewed. Interviews will be set up for other companies in due course. 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.
Opportunities
Stada/Clonmel Healthcare Ltd: There is an opening for a HR Student. The position, with a start date of February, will be for 4 days a week until the end of August. This is a pharmaceutical manufacturing and marketing company employing over 270 staff in a manufacturing plant in Clonmel and a Sales and Marketing office in Dublin. It consists of three distinct businesses; Clonmel Ethical Products, ClonMedica Consumer Division and The Special Products Division. The company has a turnover of €20 million in Ireland with a strong growth of 11% and also has a substantial export business to Europe along with a strong position in the generic antibiotic market in the United States. Web: http://www.clonmel-health.ie
Kilkenny Arts Week: There is an exciting opening for a marketing assistant. Note that this is a non-paying internship but the experience will be very valuable. This job provides a unique opportunity to be exposed to all workings of one of Ireland’s most prestigious multi-disciplinary arts festivals. The ideal candidate should be flexible, hands on, capable of making decisions and possess the ability to work on his/her own initiative. Strong communication skills are required (both verbal and written). The candidate must be computer literate. This role is ideally suited to a self starter quick to learn and keen to make an effective contribution. Web: http://www.kilkennyarts.ie/.
We have had no applicants yet for the HR position at Irish Country Meats, Ferns in Wexford. Reporting to the HR Manager, the student will be doing general admin support work in HR and some work in health and safety area. An enthusiastic “can-do” person required with good IT skills. Website: http://www.irishcountrymeats.com/.
Let us know at bbsplacement@wit.ie if you want your CV sent to any of these companies.
We would like to remind you that the final responsibility for getting you a position rests with you. We can provide you with a leaflet of introduction to give with your CV to prospective employers in the locations of your choice. The jobs market is much tougher this year than prior years and we may not be able to get everyone a job at this stage.
Preferences: Note that you can change your location preferences for work placement (as per your Student Response Form) at any time – call into Annette.
If you are thinking of changing to College and Community, the contact person is Corinne Power-O’Mahony: CPower-OMahony@wit.ie Note that if you switch to college and community before Christmas you may have a choice as to what community project you end up doing. If you wait until January 11 (start of semester 2) then you may be given a project without a choice.
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.
Check e-mails and Website
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.
