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UCC Graduate Career Forum 2010
UCC Graduate Career Forum
Advice for Graduates seeking Employment or a Change in Direction
A Series of One Day Seminars addressing the
Challenges of today's Job Markets
10th May, 2010 – 18th May, 2010
(Please register before Friday, May 7th to secure a place.)
www.ucc.ie/en/careerforum
Business leaders and recruitment specialists will focus on specific challenges and opportunities across a variety of industries.
The UCC Graduate Career Forum is open to graduates at all stages of their careers.
Recently qualified graduates and graduates
with several years professional experience are all welcome.
10th May - Information & Communications Technology,
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Speakers:
Paul Hourican, Managing Director, PFH Technology Group
Carl Jackson, Chief Technology Officer, SensL Technologies Ltd
Richard Lord, Chief Technical Officer, Altobridge
Ken Murphy, Director, CareerWise Recruitment
Andrew O’Shaughnessy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Newsweaver
Gerry White, Manager, Market and Technology Developments, ESB International
11th May - Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
Speakers:
John Buckley, Business Leader, HR & IT, Eli Lilly
Brian Dennehy, Team Leader, Global Process Development Centre, Pfizer
Brian Flynn, Executive Search, CareerWise Recruitment
Sharon Higgins, Director, Irish Medical Devices Association
Matthew Moran, Director, Pharmachemical Ireland
12th May - Financial, Legal and Professional Services
Speakers:
Joe Breslin, Manager Financial Services, Enterprise Ireland
Michael Fitzgerald, Managing Director, Abtran
Bryan Hyland, Regional Director, Premier Group
Barrie O’Connell, Partner, KPMG
Kevin O'Leary, Chief Executive, Qumas
Aisling O’Malley, Solicitor, Dillon Eustace
Paul Hourican, Managing Director, PFH Technology Group
Carl Jackson, Chief Technology Officer, SensL Technologies Ltd
Richard Lord, Chief Technical Officer, Altobridge
Ken Murphy, Director, CareerWise Recruitment
Andrew O’Shaughnessy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Newsweaver
Gerry White, Manager, Market and Technology Developments, ESB International
11th May - Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
Speakers:
John Buckley, Business Leader, HR & IT, Eli Lilly
Brian Dennehy, Team Leader, Global Process Development Centre, Pfizer
Brian Flynn, Executive Search, CareerWise Recruitment
Sharon Higgins, Director, Irish Medical Devices Association
Matthew Moran, Director, Pharmachemical Ireland
12th May - Financial, Legal and Professional Services
Speakers:
Joe Breslin, Manager Financial Services, Enterprise Ireland
Michael Fitzgerald, Managing Director, Abtran
Bryan Hyland, Regional Director, Premier Group
Barrie O’Connell, Partner, KPMG
Kevin O'Leary, Chief Executive, Qumas
Aisling O’Malley, Solicitor, Dillon Eustace
Alan Tarrant, Bank of New York Mellon
13th May - Civil and Energy Engineering
Speakers:
13th May - Civil and Energy Engineering
Speakers:
David Kelly, David Kelly Partnership, Civil Structural Consulting
Engineers
Brendan Tuohy, formerly of Department of Communications
Jack O’Leary, Chairman, Malachy Walsh & Partners, Consulting Engineers
Brendan Tuohy, formerly of Department of Communications
Jack O’Leary, Chairman, Malachy Walsh & Partners, Consulting Engineers
Jerry O'Sullivan, Director of Networks Sustainability and
Systems, ESB Networks
17th May - Starting a Business as a Graduate (all sectors)
Speaker:
Joanne Hession, Founder QED (Quality Education Development) in association with Cork City Enterprise Board
18th May - Food and Beverage Industry
Speakers:
Rita Ahern, Entrepreneur, Rita Ahern Training
Derek Breen, Head of Meat Division, Enterprise Ireland
Deirdre Collins, Entrepreneur and Founder, Dee’s “Eat Well, Be Happy”
Peter Morehead, Production Director, Irish Distillers Ltd
Phil O’Sullivan, General Manager, Kepak Group
Seminar Agenda:
17th May - Starting a Business as a Graduate (all sectors)
Speaker:
Joanne Hession, Founder QED (Quality Education Development) in association with Cork City Enterprise Board
18th May - Food and Beverage Industry
Speakers:
Rita Ahern, Entrepreneur, Rita Ahern Training
Derek Breen, Head of Meat Division, Enterprise Ireland
Deirdre Collins, Entrepreneur and Founder, Dee’s “Eat Well, Be Happy”
Peter Morehead, Production Director, Irish Distillers Ltd
Phil O’Sullivan, General Manager, Kepak Group
Seminar Agenda:
9.00 am – 9.30 am: Registration and Coffee
9.30 am – 10.00 am Orientation
10.00 am – 1.00 pm: Industry Sector Briefings
Industry leaders will speak about opportunities for graduates, focusing in particular on emerging trends in that sector, employers’ skills requirements and ways in which graduates can make themselves more employable. Group discussions will enable attendees to interact with, and seek advice from, industry experts.
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm: Lunch
2.00 pm – 5.00 pm: Career Advice Workshops
A series of workshops will be delivered by UCC’s Careers Service, and will provide graduates with guidance on career planning and career concept building, creative job hunting and brand visibility, writing CVs for success, one-to-one interviews (the personal sales pitch) and group interviews/assessment centres.
Registration:
The UCC Graduate Career Forum is open to graduates currently seeking employment or seeking a change in direction. There are 40 places available per industry sector. Please register early to secure a place on the industry day/s most relevant to you.
Admission: €25 per participant (to cover the cost of
refreshments and lunch)
Graduates wishing to attend more than one seminar may register
for the morning session of any additional seminars at a reduced rate of
€10. Please note that lunch is not included on days booked at this
special rate.
Log on to www.ucc.ie/en/careerforum to
download an application form or contact:
Aideen Hogan, UCC Alumni Office, University College Cork, Glenlee, Western Road, Cork, Tel: 021 490 2925, Email: ah@ucc.ie
Venue:
University College Cork
