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MAJOR companies and organisations from the public sector, industry, business, leisure, healthcare as well as leading NGOs will be exhibiting at the MTU Kerry Careers Fair this Thursday from 11am to 3pm at the Kerry Sports Academy.
This event will showcase graduate employment opportunities as well as internship and placement opportunities across all disciplines with a diverse number of fields which include Health, Biomedical, Pharmaceutical, Social Care, Health & Leisure, Engineering, Environmental, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Business, Accounting, Marketing, Investment, Technology, Cybersecurity, Food, Beverage, Construction, Apprentices and Agriculture.
Alongside well-known companies and organisations such as the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, AIB Bank, JJ Rhatigan & Company, TTM Healthcare Solutions, there will also be a strong presence of major Kerry employers such as FEXCO, Liebherr Container Cranes, Astellas Ireland Company, Kerry Dairy Ireland.
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Speaking ahead of the MTU Kerry Careers Fair, Angela Teahan, a Careers Officer with MTU, said; “For students, there are many benefits of attending a careers fair whether you are at the beginning of your university journey, or even part way through.
“It is an ideal platform for seeking out work experience, placement and internship opportunities which will significantly enhance future CV and job applications. For final year students and postgraduate students, the careers fair is an excellent platform to explore different sectors and graduate opportunities, which is hugely beneficial when considering your future after graduation.”
Furthermore, the MTU Kerry Careers fair will provide attendees with an excellent platform for networking with professionals from various industries, who are actively recruiting.
Meeting representatives from companies of interest allows one to forge valuable connections, exchange contact information and potentially secure future job, placement or internship opportunities.
Building a strong professional network is crucial for career development, as it opens doors to new possibilities and enhances one’s visibility within the job market.
Other well-known exhibitors at the leading careers fair will include ENERCON Windfarm Services Ireland, O’ Carroll Engineering, O’ Donoghue Ring Collection, Tricel, Verizon, CPA Ireland, Fehily Timoney and Company Ltd, Grant Thornton, Grassland Agro, Xintec, Irish Navy, Specialisterne Ireland, The Teaching Council, MKO, TTM Healthcare Solutions, Bluebird Care Kerry & West Cork, IFAC, Brothers of Charity, Bon Secours Hospital Tralee, FRS Recruitment & WrkWrk, An Garda Siochana, Tusla Child and Family Agency, Resilience Healthcare, IMaR Technology Gateway, JRI America, Continuum Commerce Solutions, CSG, Aspen Grove Solutions, The Peter McVerry Trust, St. John of God, Banna Beach Leisure Club, Mater Private Cork, National Learning Network College, Windmill Homecare and Kare Plus, Turas Nua and Winthrop Technologies.
“Those who plan to attend the Careers Fair should come prepared with a CV in hand,” said Angela Teahan.
“Research the employers that are attending and the types of opportunities they have available. It is important to arrive with a ‘can do’ attitude and be prepared to make an impression on the day. Attendees can avail of the opportunity to have their curriculum vitae reviewed by a career’s professional on the day,” she added.
There will be a CV clinic runing throughout the event from 11am to 2pm. This CV Clinic is funded by the MTU N-TUTORR project. The N-TUTORR project primarily focuses on teaching, learning and assessment across 6 themes: Digital Transformation; Employability; Sustainability; Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; Universal Design for Learning and Academic Integrity. The CV Clinic will support the employability of MTU Kerry students in both work placements and in future employment.
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