Careers Calling
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The Careers Calling Podcast! That's who!
The Careers Calling Podcast is a new initiative by the UCD Careers Network to bring you inside knowledge from some of Ireland's top employers! Your hosts, Kieron Pierson (Executive Assistant) and Sophie Bonheim (Senior Communications & Marketing Assistant) will be dissecting a range of industries and topics one phonecall at a time, so you can get the inside scoop!
EP 8: Recruitment in the Post-Pandemic Era with Emma Boyne, PwC.
Emma Boyne works in graduate recruitment in PwC and talks to Careers Calling about recruitment in the post-pandemic era. If you are interested in working with one of the largest employers in the world, visit PwC Careers
EP 7: Intercultural Sensitivity and Awareness in the Modern Workplace with Karen Coss & Victor Popov, Eurofins
This week we have the pleasure of having two guests on the podcast. UCD alumna, Karen Coss, a Senior Scientist in Eurofins' Cell and Molecular Biology department in Waterford, Ireland, and Victor Popov, Talent Sourcing Specialist from Eurofins' Brussels recruitment team. We talk to Karen and Victor about intercultural sensitivity and awareness in the modern workplace.
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EP 6: Could a career within the prison service be the right choice for you? with Dr. Emma Regan, Irish Prison Service
Dr. Emma Regan, Clinical Psychologist and the Head of Psychological Services in the Irish Prison Service, speaks to Sarah Brown, Career & Skills Consultant for the UCD College of Social Sciences & Law, about what one can expect from working in the Irish Prison Service, the rewarding work it can be, and opportunities that are available.
EP 5: Career Mapping with Philip Coffey, Department of Justice
Philip Coffey is a Senior HR professional and Executive Coach with extensive private, public, multinational and consultancy experience, working in the Department of Justice. He speaks with the UCD's Career & Skills Consultant, Mark Cumisky, about career mapping and strategic planning that is useful for both the early and later parts of your career journey.
EP 4: Agility During Uncertainty with Susan Queally, Glanbia
Susan Queally from Glanbia Careers talks to the UCD Careers Network about Agility During Uncertainty. If you want to learn more about their career opportunities, visit the ‘student’ section of the Glanbia careers site at careers.glanbia.com.
EP 3: How to Ace your Interview with Carol Hunt, DPS Group
Carol Hunt from DPS Group gives the lowdown on How to Ace your Interview and talks about the opportunities available to graduates at DPS Group.
EP 2: Charity Career Pathways with Daniel Keogh, Focus Ireland
Daniel Keogh from Focus Ireland talks to the UCD Careers Network about pathways into a successful career within the charity sector. Daniel has his own psychotherapy practice and works with Focus Ireland as a Case Manager. He has worked with single people and couples experiencing and at risk of homelessness and later moved onto working with families in the same circumstances. Daniel also has his own podcast, Dan Keogh Wellness Project Podcast. If you are interested in applying for the Focus Ireland Community Service Graduate Programme click here.
EP 1: Wellness in the Workplace with Ellen Brady, Accenture
Ellen Brady is a manager in Accenture's Talent and Organisation Strategy practice and is a UCD graduate with an MA in Psychology, as well as a PhD in Medicine. She talks to Careers Calling about workplace well-being and everything Accenture are currently doing to promote it. If you are interested in a consulting role with Accenture or the topic of wellness, this is the episode for you. For more information on graduate opportunities with Accenture, click here.
EP 10: Personal Branding with Podge Henry, Jameson
For the last episode of Season 1 we speak to Podge Henry, Jameson Marketing Assistant, on what it means to have a personal brand and how to build an effective and strong brand online. If you are interested in applying for the Jameson International Programme, visit; https://www.jamesongraduateprogramme.com/ Applications close on Wednesday 24th February, 2021.
EP 9: Innovation and Modernisation in the Work Place with Laura Butler, The Courts Service of Ireland
Laura Butler speaks to Careers Calling about how Innovation and Modernisation has preservered during COVID. She also talks about what can be expected from a role as a Judicial Assistant and the wide range of roles available to candidates interested in working for The Courts Service of Ireland. If you want to learn more about career opportunities, visit: https://www.courts.ie/careers
EP 8: Starting Your Career in the Non-Profit Sector with Mairead O'Connor, The Wheel
Mairead O’Connor is the Skills Development Senior Manager with The Wheel, Ireland’s national association of community and voluntary organisations, charities & social enterprises. Mairead talks to Careers Calling about how you can start your career in the non-profit sector and tips on the skills you should work on to succeed. You'll find there's a range of opportunities available, regardless of what you may have studied in university.
If you want to find out more about The Wheel, visit https://www.wheel.ie/. And, if you are interested in working in the non-profit sector, also check out the below links.
EP 7: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace with Claire Mooney, Verizon Connect
Verizon Connect's, Claire Mooney, tells us why you can't have diversity without also considering inclusion. Listen to find out what is unconscious bias and how to overcome it, why Verizon Connect is on the forefront of promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, and what you can do to help create a more inclusive, creative and beneficial workplace for all.
Find opportunities with Verizon, here.
EP 6: Women in Tech with Niamh McEniff, Guidewire
What is it like being a woman in tech? We ask Niamh McENiff from Guidewire.
Niamh graduated from UCD in 2017 with a BSc in Computer Science and has been working for Guidewire ever since, as a software consultant. If you're interested in roles with Guidewire, click here.
EP 5: Women in the Workforce: How to get off the Sticky Floor and Break the Glass Ceiling with Karyn Harty, McCann Fitzgerald
Karyn Harty is a well known commercial litigator, with involvement in several high profile Commercial Court actions throughout her career. We talk to Karyn about female progression in the workplace and how companies like McCann Fitzgerald can help foster female talent from the earliest stages of a graduates career. If you want to find out more about graduate opportunities with McCann Fitzgerald, visit; https://www.mccannfitzgerald.com/careers/graduates
EP 4: Communication is Key - Starting a Job in Communications with Diane Sutherland, Fishawack Health
In this episode, we speak to Diane Sutherland from Fishawack Health on starting a career in communications. We discuss how Covid-19 has impacted Fishawack and why it's beneficial for a company to provide good, clear communication to its stakeholders.
To learn more about careers at Fishawack Health, click here.
EP 3: Find a Job During COVID with Sinead Moloney, ESB
Sinead Moloney from ESB, began her career in Recruitment in 2013. Now an Early Careers Talent Acquisition Team lead in ESB, she has experience in every facet of early careers – specialising in full life cycle apprentice, intern and graduate recruitment. Sinead and her team are responsible for building ESB’s future workforce to lead the transition to a low-carbon energy future.
If you're interested in learning more about the ESB Graduate Programme (deadline 5 November, 12pm), click here.
EP 2: Is the "War for Talent" Waging War or a Charm Offensive?: How employers are doing everything to find the right talent... with Tom Tully, Bord Bia
Tom Tully is currently the Industry Talent Manager for Bord Bia, but he's had 20+ years of a diverse career in media, tech and the food & drink industry. Tom talks about the "War for Talent" and how it effects everything from talent acquisition to retaining a company's top employees. Find out how the "War for Talent" effects you, and the ups and downs of the food & drink industry during COVID.
If you're interested in applying for the Bord Bia Talent Academy, click here.
EP 1: Is a Graduate Programme the right fit for you? with Siobhra Disdale, Lidl Ireland
Siobhra Disdale is the Senior Learning & Development Specialist and the Graduate Programme Manager for Lidl Ireland.
Siobhra talks to the UCD Careers Network about Graduate Programmes and how you can tell if a Graduate Programme is, or isn't for you. You might be surprised by what she says. If you're interested in finding out more about the Lidl Graduate Programme click here.