This is a subscriber-only article
Deadlines to apply for many graduate programmes are fast approaching. There is a long list of companies looking for the next generation of graduates, most of whom will be qualifying from their undergraduate degree next year.
Some of the sectors included will be dairy processing, meat processing, retail and financial services. Irish Country Living summarises some of the companies currently recruiting. Many of them will be looking for high academic grades and a full clean driving licence.
If you are considering a graduate programme it is important not just to look at the salary on offer, but the further education opportunities included in the programme. Some of these will be formal education with an external school or institute. Others will be the broad range of experience the programme offers, including placement overseas or strong mentoring.
Status: Open.
Application deadline: 27 October.
Number of places: 10-20.
Types of work: Production, sales, engineering, supply chain, research and development (R&D), finance, agri, retail and quality control.
Location: Cork.
Upskilling: All graduates on the programme undertake a Level 5 qualification in management accredited by the Chartered Management Institute. Finance graduates are given the opportunity to qualify with ACCA or CIMA. Fees fully funded.
Programme length: Two years
How to apply: www.dairygold.ie/graduate-development-programme
Status: Open.
Application deadline: 28 February 2020.
Number of places: 25-30.
Types of work: Agriculture, accountancy, engineering, environment, IT, logistics, business, marketing, science and R&D.
Location: Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
Upskilling: Finance graduates are given the opportunity to undertake chartered accountancy exams.
Programme length: Two years.
How to apply: Email CV and cover letter to careers@dawnmeats.com
Status: Open.
Application deadline: 23 October.
Number of places: 30.
Types of work: IT, digital media, analytics, finance, agribusiness, quality, R&D, operations and engineering.
Location: Nationwide, predominantly in Kilkenny or Dublin. UK and worldwide opportunities.
How to apply: www.glanbia.com/graduates
Status: Open
Application deadline: February 2020.
Number of places: 80.
Types of work: Food science, engineering, finance, HR, IT and logistics.
Location: Republic of Ireland, UK and international placements.
Upskilling: Internal graduate development programme and some learning on external personal development programme.
Programme length: Permanent position.
How to apply: www.kerrygraduates.com
Status: Open.
Application deadline: 18 October.
Number of places: 12+.
Types of work: Sales, engineering, HR, IT, languages, business, manufacturing, marketing, science, agriculture, animal and plant resources.
Location: Ireland, UK, Spain, Germany, North America and international.
Upskilling: Irish Management Institute learning modules.
Programme length: 18 months.
Salary: €30,000.
How to apply: www.ornua.com/careers
Status: Open.
Application deadline: 31 October.
Number of places: 12.
Types of work: Accountancy, engineering, management, HR, law, logistics, marketing, business, manufacturing, PR and sales.
Location: Lisburn and Dublin.
Programme length: 22 months.
How to apply: Visit Coca-colahellenic.com/en/careers
Status: Open.
Application deadline: 31 October.
Number of places: 30.
Types of work: Sales, events and market research.
Location: Ireland, Europe, the Americas, Middle East and Asia Pacific.
Upskilling: Ongoing training.
Programme length: Two years.
Salary: €27,000 plus expenses.
How to apply: www.enterpriseireland.com/careers
Status: Open.
Application deadline: 25 October.
Number of places: Up to 80.
Types of work: Engineering, utilities, energy, renewables, HR, marketing and finance.
Location: Republic of Ireland, UK and rest of world
How to apply: www.esb.ie/careers/graduates
Status: Open.
Application deadline: 15 January 2020.
Number of places: 15-25.
Types of work: Marketing, PR, retail and sales.
Location: Worldwide.
Programme length: One-two years.
Salary: €28,000.
How to apply: www.jamesongraduateprogramme.com
Status: Open.
Application deadline: 30 November.
Number of places:100 across UK and Ireland.
Types of work: Discount retailer, all disciplines sought.
Location: Republic of Ireland.
Programme length: 12 month training programme.
Salary: €61,000.
How to apply: www.aldirecruitment.ie
Status: Open.
Application deadline: 31 October.
Number of places: Not specific.
Types of work: Accounting, eCommerce, health and safety, IT, purchasing, governance, marketing and retail.
Location: Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Salary: €36,499 rising to €96,000.
How to apply: jobs.lidl.ie
Status: Open.
Application deadline: 24 October.
Number of places: 17.
Types of work: Accounts, finance, IT, logistics, business, marketing and retail.
Location: Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Upskilling: Irish Management Institute training.
Programme length: Two years.
Salary: €27,000.
How to apply: www.musgravegraduates.com
Status: Open.
Application deadline: 31 December.
Types of work: Accounts, HR, IT, law, logistics, business, marketing, media, property, retail, social and community.
Location: Nationwide.
Programme length: 18 months.
Salary: €27,500.
How to apply: roi.tesco-careers.com
Status: Open.
Application deadline: 16 October.
Number of places: 130.
Types of work: Audit and assurance, tax, advisory and consulting.
Location: Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Newbridge and Longford.
Upskilling: Chartered accountant qualifications with accredited body.
How to apply: www.grantthornton.ie or email graduaterecruitment@ie.gt.com
Status: Open.
Application deadline: 31 October.
Number of places: Four.
Types of work: Risk, compliance, underwriting and claims etc.
Programme length: Permanent position guaranteed.
Status:Open.
Application deadline: 31 October.
Number of places: Two.
Types of work: Engineering and science.
Location: Dublin.
Salary: €24,000.
Status: Open.
Application deadline: 21 October.
Number of places: 100.
Types of work: Data, finance, HR and IT.
Location: Dublin, London, Belfast and Bristol.
Upskilling: Diploma in digital banking is part of the graduate programme.
Salary: €31,000.
How to apply: www.boigraduate.com
Status:Opening in January.
Application deadline: End of January.
Number of places: Five.
Types of work: Finance, accounts and business.
Location: Cork.
Upskilling: Chartered accountancy qualification for eligible participants.
How to apply: www.fmc.com/careers
Status: Open.
Application deadline: 31 October.
Number of places: 20.
Types of work: Multiple disciplines.
Location: Dublin.
Upskilling: Irish Management Institute training.
Programme length: Two years.
How to apply: www.three.ie/careers/graduate-programme/
Status: Open.
Application deadline: End of October.
Number of places: 85.
Types of work: Accounts, treasury, business and investment banking, technology and data analytics.
Location: Dublin.
Upskilling: Chartered accountancy qualification or QFA in financial advice.
Programme length: 23 months to 3.5 years.
How to apply: jobs.aib.ie/grads
Status: Open.
Application deadline: 25 October.
Types of work: Economics, business, IT and engineering.
Location: Dublin.
Programme length: Two years.
How to apply: www.eirgridgroup.com/about/careers
Status: Open.
Application deadline: 22 November.
Types of work: Business, HR and law.
Location: Dublin and global opportunities.
Programme length: 11 months.
How to apply: www.ibecglobalgraduates.ie
Status: Open.
Application deadline: 16 October.
Number of places: 360 plus.
Types of work: Audit, tax, deal advisory and consulting.
Location: Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast
Upskilling: Chartered accountancy qualification.
Programme length: 3.5 years.
How to apply: www.kpmg.ie/careers
SHARING OPTIONS: