NCI Careers & Opportunities

To recap this week’s events, the NCI Careers Team hosted "📣 Next Stop: Hired", an afternoon designed to help students prepare for the next step in their career journey.

From CV support and online branding tips to interview preparation, the session focused on giving students practical tools, guidance and the chance to network with other students and the Careers Team!

Thank you to everyone who took part!

Calling all 2024 National College of Ireland graduates! 🎓 Have you completed your Graduate Outcomes Survey yet? Check your inbox!

The survey is all about finding out what you are doing now and the results are important as they help current students see the possibilities with their degree, gives NCI an insight into the labour market for NCI graduates, helps us to shape our programmes and continue to enhance the student experience.

Want to know how your answers make an impact? Take a look at previous results here: https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/Careers/Students-Graduates/Graduate-Destinations

It only takes a few minutes and every response counts!

Are you interested in learning more about how Amazon supports employees with neurodivergence, mental health and disabilities?

Join this event to hear from our devices team on how we at Amazon work towards making our products more accessible for customers, and how we foster inclusion in our everyday.

When: 16/04/2025
Where: Online

By joining this event, you'll receive exclusive insights and guidance from Amazonian leaders and recruiters.

This session will also provide information on how you can join us for an internship or graduate role in 2025. Sound interesting?

Register here:https://ncirl-csm.symplicity.com/students/?s=event&ss=ws&mode=form&id=0adfaa73d919d2028b0284e3522766d9

If you have completed the 4-week Career Launch Pathway program, please follow these next steps:

Attend a CV clinic for a CV review.
Upload your approved CV and LinkedIn URL to Symplicity.
Once these steps are completed, you are eligible to attend the Career Launch Graduation, which will take place on Wednesday, April 16th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (further details to follow).

If you have not yet attended a CV clinic, you can do so at the following times:

Monday, April 7th, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (NCI Atrium)
Tuesday, April 8th, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (NCI Atrium)
Wednesday, April 9th, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (NCI Atrium)
Thursday, April 10th, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (NCI Atrium)

For your LinkedIn profile, a headshot is required. Photographs will be taken at the NCI Atrium:

Wednesday, April 9th, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Thursday, April 10th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

No appointment is necessary for the photographs.

To check your Career Launch Pathway progress, please visit Symplicity (desktop version) here: https://ncirl-csm.symplicity.com/

NCI innovators and entrepreneurs in the making - we're coming to you this April for an exclusive NCI x Startup masterclass 'Welcome to the Startup Ecosystem'.

Join former founder Lizzy Hayashida, NDRC Early-Stage Supports Director, as she provides an engaging and comprehensive update on Ireland's vibrant startup ecosystem.

​Discover the extensive support and resources available for startups, exciting initiatives, and success stories that are shaping the Irish startup scene.

​Plus, you don’t want to miss the panel discussion from successful NCI Alumni, Leon Young, Luke Mackey, Ning Na and Pritesh Tawari.

​Connect with our Speakers:

​Leon Young: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-young2019/
​Luke Mackey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-mackey/
​Ning Na: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ning-na-51999a1b/
​Pritesh Tawari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priteshtiwari/

Register now: https://ncirl-csm.symplicity.com/students/?s=event&ss=ws&mode=form&id=162a63b5c4cfc04c6d6ff73ae5fbfe41

Join us on Thursday 27th March 12-2pm when we welcome Eric Ftzpatrick to deliver a session on “How to present with impact”.

Eric is an international speaker and storytelling expert who helps organisations and professionals to be more persuasive and impactful in their messaging by helping them to shorten, sharpen and strengthen them.

Over the course of the 2 hours Eric will discuss:

-How to create a captivating and engaging Presentation
-The 4 essential criteria for effective presentations
-The Presentation Template - what it is and how it helps
-The 6 component parts of Presentations
-8 ways to open your presentation with impact.
-How to structure your presentation so it is easy to follow and understand.
-How to give your presentation a natural flow.
-How to keep your audience engaged throughout your presentation
-4 ways to close your presentation and why it's important to get it right
-How to avoid rambling and going off script
-How to make your presentation easy to remember long after you have delivered it.
-How to present your ideas in a clear and concise manner
-How to make sure your audience takes away the message you intend them to take away.
-How to become a confident presenter

Register now: https://ncirl-csm.symplicity.com/students/?s=event&ss=ws&mode=form&id=70c82eed98a0c0b765267f13ae1f3c83

Join us for a Business Alumni/Student Mixer on Thursday 27th March 5.15pm-7.30pm. We have over 40 alumni from School of Business Masters programmes comimg to network with current students.

The first hour will involve round table networking with alumni and the 2nd hour will have a more informal networking session with music and refreshments.

We have almost 40 alumni registered to join us that evening: Space is limited so please only RSVP if you can attend from 5.15-7.30pm.

Please arrive no later than 5:15pm.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS FOR MASTERS STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ONLY.

Register now: https://ncirl-csm.symplicity.com/students/?s=event&ss=ws&mode=form&id=9a87f904a26e0862d500af92076dbc01

Hi National College of Ireland

Want to break into Product Management? Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Bevan Callaghan, Director of Product Operations at Mastercard!

📅 Friday, 7th March

📍 Theatre 3, Mayor Square

⏰ 1–2 PM

Learn how to build a career in fintech, tech, and product management from an industry leader with experience across Fortune 500 companies. Don't miss out—secure your spot now!

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/NCIProductTalk

Hi Students. Check out the GradIreland Technology Careers Guide. This guide helps you discover and understand different sectors and employers to help you figure out your career path and increase your chances. Whether you have a sector in mind or want to explore the opportunities top employers have to offer, you’ll find all you need to get your graduate job – What work experience will look good on your CV, essential application and interview tips, and much more.

Check it out:https://images1.groupgti.com/gradireland/publications/technology-2025-digital.pdf

Join us for an engaging and interactive session this Thursday with Colman Collins, author of "How to Succeed in Your First Job." This book is designed to help final-year students transition smoothly from college to the professional world.

Colman will discuss the key skills and qualities that new employees need to develop within their first five years to achieve career success.

He will be joining us on February 27th, from 12 PM to 2 PM in the Kelly Theatre, for an engaging and interactive session.

Register now: https://ncirl-csm.symplicity.com/students/?s=event&ss=ws&mode=form&id=4a8231a662c7f8918b72d9a8f27a2492

Gradireland has launched Gradsims to give you insights to kick-start your career journey with industry-leading graduate employers.

Hear from a graduate - in a video, they’ll take you through their career journey and share what their day-to-day looks like.

Get valuable insights that'll help prepare you for the role, including the skills you’d need to succeed.

Complete a real-life task and compare your work with model answers.

Build on what you’ve learned and explore opportunities to help you decide if the role suits you.

Try it now: https://gradireland.com/gradsims

Just Had an Interview? Share Your Experience!

If you have recently had an interview for a graduate, summer intership or work placement opportunity we would love to hear about it. Your feedback helps us stay abreast of interview styles within specific organisations and helps us better prepare all NCI students for success at interview.

Access the Form here: https://bit.ly/NCIInterviewfeedback