Starting a new career in Ireland

bourdain94

Quick background on me, I didn't complete my undergraduate degree, I started arts in economics and politics in ucd, i withdrew in second year to work in my own company, which then took me to the usa. Fast forward to now I have a business certificate , and a 2 graduate certificates in accounting and corporate finance from Harvard. All finished with High honors in all courses.

So i am 25 back in Ireland looking to see whats available, I dont particularly want a grad position. Im seeing requirements 2:1 undergrad from any course as long as you finished with a 2:1. I personally find these requirements to be pretty ridiculous.

I am yet to send out a cv, just asking to see if any recruiters out there could tell me for what to expect? Do I really need an undergrad?

Also if theres is somewhere I could meet a headhunter in Dublin would be great to have a sit down and see my options. So he/she can send out feelers.

All replies appreciated !

bourdain94

Thank you, I thought it was the standard across the board, thats good to hear

Mrs OBumble

Network. Your experience and contacts should be worth more than a poxy BA. But HR people might not see it. So you need to get out there and sell yourself to hiring managers.

TimeToShine

I'm sure your two Ivy league qualifications should just about put you on par with a level 8 2.1 from Dundalk.

In all seriousness, try and send out some CVs. 2 Harvard certs and experience running your own business at age 25, they'll literally be grappling to get at you.

bourdain94

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply folks, in the us they have professional recruiters, you schedule a meeting, sit down have a chat about what you want. And within a week/2 you get maybe 5/6 offers. Does that happen here?

If so is there a name of a head hunting company anyone could provide?

A Google points me in the direction of herd recruiters ( for positions that recruit in bulk, i.e. customer service, sales agents) and unfortunately thats not what im looking for atm.

beaner92

bourdain94 wrote: »

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply folks, in the us they have professional recruiters, you schedule a meeting, sit down have a chat about what you want. And within a week/2 you get maybe 5/6 offers. Does that happen here?

If so is there a name of a head hunting company anyone could provide?

A Google points me in the direction of herd recruiters ( for positions that recruit in bulk, i.e. customer service, sales agents) and unfortunately thats not what im looking for atm.

I don't think so buddy. But I think you will be fine without the undergrad. Curious to see what other HR people here think .

GalwayGrrrrrl

Have you set up a profile on Linked In? I've been contacted by recruiters/headhunters on there.
As others said, get networking like crazy- lots of good jobs in Ireland are not advertised so you need to make sure you are in the know if a good position becomes available.
I wouldn't worry about the 2.1- that only applies for new graduates. Postgrad Certs and experience count for at least as much. The only time you might need the 2.1 is if your job requires you to register for a masters degree as entry for those often states min 2.1 (though even that isn't set in stone).

pauliebdub

You should be fine with the qualifications and experience that you have. Degrees are overrated in my opinion especially once you have good work experience. Just be sure about what you want when approaching recruiters. Tailor your CV for the particular job you are applying for.

beaner92

OSI wrote: »

Just start sending out CVs listing your experience and qualifications. The undergrad requirement is rarely enforced, and usually the places that do aren't worth considering anyway.

pauliebdub wrote: »

You should be fine with the qualifications and experience that you have. Degrees are overrated in my opinion especially once you have good work experience. Just be sure about what you want when approaching recruiters. Tailor your CV for the particular job you are applying for.

Agreed, all the best !