Objective of Today
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Introduction to Premier Group
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What Premier can do for UCD School of Business
Students
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Market overview
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CV do’s and don'ts
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Interview preparation and practical tips
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What our clients say about us
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Questions and answers
Privately Owned Irish Business
Established 1988 in Cork
800 employees
26 offices
8 countries
Amsterdam | Dubai | Dublin | Hong Kong | London | Singapore | Sydney | Tokyo
Revenue €200m
Net Fee Income in excess of €100m/£Stg 80m
Group in Ireland has averaged 30% annual growth for past 5 years
Why Premier
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Established as a specialist
financial recruitment consultancy
in 1989 with 9 offices nationwide
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100 Jobs registered each week by our
clients within MNC, Financial Services &
Irish organisations
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Premier goes the extra mile to ensure that
our candidates receives a shortlist of
suitable positions to enhance their career
In a nutshell...
‘We Get Financial People’
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Specialist - devoted to a particular occupation
or branch of study or research
Specialist Market Areas
Team Profiles
Kate Thomas - Manager, Banking & Finance
Kate has lead the Banking &
Finance team for 4 years,
specialising in the senior Funds &
Accounting market. Her team
covers a wide & demanding
area including Accounting, Banking
Operations & Funds Service.
Emer Mulchay - Manager, Tax & Practice
With a successful career in Tax &
Practice, Emer moved into
recruitment, bringing with her a
specialist understanding of the
market.
Siobhan O’Shea - Manager, Temps & Interim
Siobhan graduated from UCD with a
B.Comm degree and emigrated to
New York where she worked for 7
years, initially as an investment
advisor on Wall Street.
Gerard Quinlivan - Consultant, Insurance
A graduate in Business Studies with
Japanese from the University of
Limerick, Gerard has over 4 years
experience in general insurance
recruitment working in both the
Dublin and Sydney markets.
Trayc Keevans - Manager, Commerce & Industry
A graduate with an honours
degree in Business Studies from
Dublin City University and is also
a member of the Irish Marketing
Institute.
Barry Richardson – Consultant, Commerce & Industry
A Business Management
Graduate of DIT, Barry specialises
in recruiting for Commerce and
Industry at Premier Dublin South.
Market Overview
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Good candidates are always hard to find irrespective of market conditions
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There are always good opportunities
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We know where these opportunities are
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Currently clients have more options
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The interview process is generally tougher and is taking longer
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After today you will have the tools to be successful at interview
CV Preparation and Layout
The reality is:
“A good CV in itself cannot get you a job,
but a bad CV can prevent you
from getting an interview”
CV Layout
The Interview
The reality is:
“The interview is the only opportunity you may have
of making a first and lasting impression”
Remember an interview is also an opportunity for a prospective employer to
sell their Company and the role to you – so relax and be confident!
Interview Preparation
Preparation is key
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Read the job specification and research the company
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Know where you are going, who you are meeting and arrive on time!
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Be prepared to meet more than one interviewer
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Present yourself in a Professional Manner with good hygiene.
Interview Tips
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Firm handshake / keep eye contact
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Be clear on your reasons for wanting the role &
working for the Company
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Sell yourself into the job
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Answer the question you are asked, do not digress
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Be positive, enthusiastic and energetic. Don’t fidget
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Talk about your sports and hobbies
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Don’t be afraid to ask questions
Common Interview Questions
Be prepared for a competency based style of interviewing
• Strengths / Weaknesses?
• Communicator / negotiator?
• Team work ?
• Time Management?
• Working under pressure?
Closing the Interview
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Thank the interviewers for their time
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If you are interested in the role – say so!
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Don’t lose the job whilst walking to the lift!
Famous UCD Business Graduates
Charlie McCreevy,
EU Commissioner
Fergal Quinn
Founder of Superquinn
Dennis Hickie
Rugby International
Cormac McCarthy,
Group Chief Executive – Ulster Bank
Sean Fitzpatrick
Chairman, Anglo Irish Bank
Colin Moran, Dublin GAA Captain
Gina Quin, Chief Executive,
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Why Premier ?
All Group Divisions are united under one vision
This vision is articulated in our Group philosophy
"We Get People“
We didn't create this philosophy, our customers did
The desire to really ‘get people' is at the heart of everything we do
Premier Group has been voted as a top 50 company for the past 4 years
QUESTIONS
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ANSWERS
Thank you