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Looking for a graduate Software Enginnering job in dublin

  • 03-05-2006 7:23pm
    #1
    smythmark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭


    Hi just wanted to pick a few brains.

    In the past few weeks I have been looking to get a junior software engineering position in Dublin. I have a masters in Software Engineering(1.1) since last october. Prior to this I did a degree in computer science. I have quite a bit of (non-commercial) java experience as well as the Sun Certified Java Programmer.

    All of the above seems to be completely worthless. From looking about there seems to be no demand on any of the job websites for anyone with less than 2 years commercial programming experience. I know at this time of year that I have missed all of the graduate programs, although I think that I would prefer to work for a small or medium sized irish firm than a multinational in any case. One problem with this is that I am currently based down the west so it is hard to target such companies (especially as I'm not even sure who they are):confused: .

    Of course I have been CV spamming on irishjobs and monster for jobs requiring more experience but the lack of replies is a little frustrating.:mad: I suppose what I am mainly wondering is if I am looking in the right places or if I just need to be a bit more paitent. Although I am thinking that it might be best to move up anyway and temp or something an the meantime.

    Ok rant over, Any advice would be much appreciated. :)


Comments

  • #2
    Sposs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,472 ✭✭✭Sposs


    try bidding for jobs on www.scriptlance.com and www.rentacoder.com to build up real world experience to add to your CV.

    Other than that keep plugging away with the CV's.


  • #3
    TempestSabre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,142 ✭✭✭TempestSabre


    A few weeks? Hardly long is it? If you are not getting call backs then you need to work on your CV.


  • #4
    bringitdown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,002 ✭✭✭bringitdown


    Companies are hiring graduates again - we did here - they are however taking their time about it and not hiring just anyone unlike the heady days of the .com KABOOM.

    Anyway with a 1.1 and the cert in your favour you just need to give it time. Speculative applications as well as applications for a formal position can't hurt.

    Best of luck.


  • #5
    Civilian_Target
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,618 ✭✭✭Civilian_Target


    Ericsson are hiring Java developers at the moment I believe...


  • #6
    galavanr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭galavanr


    anyone know of jobs going in the usability area of software development, (finding it very difficult without any programming)


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  • #7
    TempestSabre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,142 ✭✭✭TempestSabre


    galavanr wrote:
    anyone know of jobs going in the usability area of software development, (finding it very difficult without any programming)

    Theres one on recruit Ireland but you need a lot og experience.


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