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Page 1: FAST TRACK YOUR WAY TO A CAREER IN ......FAST TRACK YOUR WAY TO A CAREER IN INTERNATIONAL GROWTH. ACCELERATE YOUR AMBITIONS AND HELP LEAD IRELAND’S GROWTH. Enterprise Ireland: Graduates

For more information visit www.enterprise-ireland.com/G4IG

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FAST TRACK YOUR WAY TO A CAREER IN INTERNATIONAL GROWTH.ACCELERATE YOUR AMBITIONS AND HELP LEAD IRELAND’S GROWTH.

01/06Enterprise Ireland: Graduates 4 International Growth

Typical projects include helping them with developing competitive intelligence, marketing or exploring broader opportunities for growth overseas. This is a unique opportunity to work with Ireland’s most dynamic indigenous companies and play a first hand part in building Ireland’s economic growth for the future.

‘This is a time of tremendous opportunity for ambitious, innovative exporting Irish companies. Irish exports are at an all time high, and economic recovery in international markets is fuelling increased demand for Irish products and services. Irish companies are widening their market reach, expanding into new international markets, and opening up new business. Year on year, they are becoming more competitive and more innovative.

Our priority in Enterprise Ireland is to do everything possible to support Irish companies to win new export market share and grow their business and profitability. The Graduates 4 International Growth initiative is about helping make that happen. This results-driven initiative will deliver a real and lasting impact. Current participating companies and graduates report the immediate benefits, supporting the current and long term export market

development strategies of the companies, while developing the international business development skills of the graduates.

This is a unique opportunity for graduates who have ambitions to forge a career in international business development. Enterprise Ireland would strongly encourage graduates who are actively seeking entry level positions in Irish companies trading in international markets to apply to Graduates 4 International Growth. You will gain invaluable experience, first hand knowledge of international business and acquire a wide range of new skills and know how in business development.

Enterprise Ireland is delighted to be partnering with UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in delivering this important initiative.

FRANK RYANChief Executive Officer, Enterprise Ireland

Enterprise Ireland is looking for graduates who are dynamic and proactive; enterprising and highly motivated and most of all, ready for an exciting challenge. Successful graduates will be hired by our client companies and be part of growing Irish markets overseas.

FRANK RYAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ENTERPRISE IRELAND

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READY FOR AN EXCITING CHALLENGE?

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PROVIDING KNOWLEDGE WITH REAL COMMERICAL RELEVANCE

You won’t be disappointed; this is an experience of a lifetime giving you the opportunity to make a real difference to the growth of Irish business.

Personal Benefits:

• In-depth training and development

• First hand knowledge of international business

•Experience of growing a business overseas

•High levels of autonomy and responsibility

•Accelerated personal development

•A Diploma in International Business – providing knowledge with real commercial relevance

Enterprise Ireland’s 18 month ‘Graduates 4 International Growth’ is designed to assist ambitious graduates launch a successful career in international business. We’re looking for highly motivated applicants, who are up for the challenge of managing a business project for a dynamic Irish company in an existing international markets.

Enterprise Ireland: Graduates 4 International Growth

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GRADUATE CASE STUDY- MARTHA O’BYRNE- O’REILLY

As a student in International Commerce, Martha was eager to find a role where she could apply her business and language skills.

Martha applied and after the selection process, Daon offered her an an interview. “Once I saw the job description I knew that I wanted to take up Daon’s offer- I was being given a chance to start a business development role within their Latin American market. This would give me a chance to use my Spanish, apply my business knowledge and relocate to Brazil all the while working for an Irish company – it seemed too good to be true!”

The first 6 months has involved working with Daon and attending structured workshops with the UCD Michael Smurfit School of business.

“Working for Daon in Dublin has been brilliant. A number of people put a lot of

effort into preparing for my introduction to the company which really allowed me to feel I had a legitimate place there from my very first day. I have a well structured role and can work towards goals that were set out for me over the course of my 18 month programme. I have also been given access to several of Daon’s regional markets which really helped me to understand how they operate internationally.”

Everything the lecturers go through with us on the course can be applied to my role with Daon. Also, getting to know the other graduates has proved to be a great extended network and will become even more important when we all enter our international markets.

G4IG has allowed me to join an exciting, export focused Irish business. Daon are a company that are going from strenth to strength and as they continue to scale I would like to a part of their international development. Irrespective of where I end up in the future, I feel the G4IG experience has been the best possible start.

When I heard about Graduates 4 International Growth it sounded like a great opportunity – to be able to work for an Irish company and travel abroad to international markets. The 6 month domestic and 12 month international placement seemed a brilliant first step in a career in international business development.

Enterprise Ireland: Graduates 4 International Growth

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HOW IT WORKS‘Graduates 4 International Growth’ is an 18 month period with a minimum of 12 months spent in an overseas market. Before moving to the target market you will spend an initial 6 months induction period within your company as well as attending a number of days delivered by the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School developing skills in international growth. The diploma will have a strong focus on action learning and project work, coupled with skills modules on relevant topics. The focus on action learning will be emphasised by the provision of a detailed training plan which clearly links your learning objectives and the company’s market development goals. Participants can also progress to a Masters in International Growth.

Modules taken will include:

•Developing Customer Value Propositions

•Building the Competitive Intelligence Function

•Routes to International Markets

• Implementing the International Sales Process

•Culture and Society: The Challenge of International Business

• Leading High Performance in International Markets

Graduates will also be involved in 2 days of workshops led by Enterprise Ireland.

For the duration of the programme you will be paid a typical graduate salary (the amount paid will vary from company to company).

SO, HERE’S A QUICK LOOK AT WHAT LIES AHEAD…

GRADUATE PROCESS

Online Applicaton Form

Completion of onlinePsychometric Tests

Assessment Centre

Company applies for funding

Interviewing betweengraduates and clients

Company Employs Graduate

Graduates go to markets-

Graduates commencesemployment

Graduates commencetraining – 18 days with 2 EI

workshop days

Shortlist graduates for interview

CLIENT PROCESS

Enterprise Ireland: Graduates 4 International Growth

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OUR REQUIREMENTSIF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

•Self motivated, focused, with a positive attitude

•Go-getters with drive and determination

• Those who can use initiative to overcome challenges

•Excellent communicators

•Willing to be pioneers

ACADEMIC BACKGROUNDThis opportunity is open to graduates of undergraduate or postgraduate degrees or of the National Vocational Qualifications Framework (not less than level 9).

Relevant Subjects:

•Business

•Science

•Social Science

•Engineering

• IT

•Manufacturing

•Humanities and Social Sciences

•Construction

• Languages

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSFluency in a second language would be highly advantageous and we would strongly encourage individuals with a second language to apply. However English is also the working language for many of the identified international markets and we are also accepting applications from those who do not speak another language.

CULTURAL UNDERSTANDINGGraduates should possess knowledge of or have a strong desire to adapt to cultural differences and how these impact on living or doing business in an overseas market. An open mind is necessary when settling in a new city, particularly when cultures are very different from the western way of life. Ensuring that cultural diversity and new business practices are embraced will be key to ensuring that the Irish business that you are working for will be equally integrated into the overseas business landscape.

Enterprise Ireland is the Irish Government Agency responsible for the development and promotion of the Irish indigenous business sector. Our mission is to accelerate the development of world-class Irish companies to achieve strong positions in global markets resulting in increased national and regional prosperity. Enterprise Ireland works in partnership with Irish companies to help them build a sustainable competitive advantage in the global marketplace, leading to significant growth in exports.

APPLICATION PROCESSApplication forms and guidelines for graduates are available on the Enterprise Ireland website.

www.enterprise-ireland.com/G4IG

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