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Enterprise Ireland Graduates for International Growth- G4IG

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  • #102
    greenbrain
    Closed Accounts Posts: 47 ✭greenbrain


    hope this scheme doesn't fall apart......put a trip to australia on hold because of these interviews.


  • #103
    NickDrake
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,916 ✭✭✭NickDrake


    Lads this is being delayed due to the budget.

    Either funding is being pulled or companies are waiting to see what the budget holds.

    More than likely the funding is being pulled - surely you do not expect anything else from FF?? They are not investing in employment schemes of any kind.

    All they are investing in is the bailing out the banks.


  • #104
    rivers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭rivers


    i'm trying to keep optimistic just to keep my sanity. but yea you might be right, nothing would surprise me at this stage. i just hope to god it doesnt turn out that way. I'll give it a few days more then might turn to another plan....eh wait a sec, much like this government, there is no plan b!


  • #105
    JAG999
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭JAG999


    Last Friday I was advised that G4IG companies received their matched candidate information last week and in most cases will have contacted, interviewed and made offers to their chosen candidates by 22nd November 2010 and invites to interviews should start from 15th November 2010 (today).

    That means that Interviews should be starting today and all positions should be filled my next Monday. I have heard nothing from any company so kinda worried really. Alot needs to happen fast if I am going to be offered a position by Monday.

    If anyone gets called, Id appreciate that you let us know asap.


  • #106
    stillwaitin
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭stillwaitin


    Got the email saying I was in the top 10%, a very positive message all but saying that I have got a job and still have to receive an offer or phone call.

    From reading the G4IG document for companies, it seems that offers have to be accepted by the 22nd!!

    How they can send such a positive email and then not even an interview is beyond me, furthermore nobody seems to be answering the phone number that was given to us!


  • #107
    pixielady
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20 ✭pixielady


    Same as got an email saying I was in the top 10% but still haven't heard anything back. I emailed them today to see what whether I was still in with a chance, but I haven't heard back. I will update here when I do.


  • #108
    stillwaitin
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭stillwaitin


    Suppose the fact that a few of us at least haven't heard back! Could be like all government things that takes ages and not on time!
    However, realistically if there is companies wanting to export to mainland Europe, won't they be looking for graduates with foreign languages?! So even if in the top 10/25% won't make any difference if you don't have a language!?


  • #109
    Amad86
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭Amad86


    Hi there, I was also placed in the top 10% and have heard nothing back to date... Still remaining positive considering the last email received all but guaranteed a final interview and a strong likelihood of at least one job offer..


  • #110
    rivers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭rivers


    yea this is mad. They could at least notify us of the exact stage they're at and what is going on...


  • #111
    scarface22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭scarface22


    I believe there was a delay in finalising the client companies and they should be in touch early this week.

    JAG999 wrote: »
    Last Friday I was advised that G4IG companies received their matched candidate information last week and in most cases will have contacted, interviewed and made offers to their chosen candidates by 22nd November 2010 and invites to interviews should start from 15th November 2010 (today).

    That means that Interviews should be starting today and all positions should be filled my next Monday. I have heard nothing from any company so kinda worried really. Alot needs to happen fast if I am going to be offered a position by Monday.

    If anyone gets called, Id appreciate that you let us know asap.


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  • #112
    JAG999
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭JAG999


    By "they" I assume you mean the client companies and not Enterprise Ireland. I don't think we will hear anymore from Enterprise Ireland - its out of their hands now and left totally to client companies to contact us.

    Did anyone get in touch with Enterprise Ireland to see what companies you were recommended for? Is this information that Enterprise Ireland would give out (I think not)?


  • #113
    pixielady
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20 ✭pixielady


    Jag9999, I'm just wondering who told you about the client companies already having our information, was it from EI?


  • #114
    JAG999
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭JAG999


    EI sent me an email last friday stating (and I quote) that .........

    "We would advise that paticipating G4IG companies will be receiving their matched candidate information this week and in most cases will have contacted, interviewed and made offers to their chosen candidates by 22nd November 2010. Once the companies have received their information it is at their discretion who they contact and to whom they offer a position.
    Invites to interviews should start from 15th November 2010."

    I am taking it that "this week" was last week as I received the email last Friday.

    Also note from the wording that there is no guarantee that we will be called for interview as it is at client companies own discretion who they contact. Maybe its a case that everyone using boards.ie has not and will not be contacted at this stage???


  • #115
    scarface22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭scarface22


    I heard from a reliable source that there was a delay in finalising the companies and/or matching candidates so nothing was sent out last week and they will be in touch early this week.

    Don't jump to conclusions just yet...
    JAG999 wrote: »
    EI sent me an email last friday stating (and I quote) that .........

    "We would advise that paticipating G4IG companies will be receiving their matched candidate information this week and in most cases will have contacted, interviewed and made offers to their chosen candidates by 22nd November 2010. Once the companies have received their information it is at their discretion who they contact and to whom they offer a position.
    Invites to interviews should start from 15th November 2010."

    I am taking it that "this week" was last week as I received the email last Friday.

    Also note from the wording that there is no guarantee that we will be called for interview as it is at client companies own discretion who they contact. Maybe its a case that everyone using boards.ie has not and will not be contacted at this stage???


  • #116
    sherrybobbins
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭sherrybobbins


    I tried ringing them today but no answer. They were fast at replying to my request for feedback the other week so I guess they must be mad busy at the moment to not be answering the phone. Did many people get feedback off them?


  • #117
    stillwaitin
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭stillwaitin


    Only hope from Jag999 comments I suppose is that they will be receiving their matched candidate! Bit like the way we will be getting our list of matched companies! so hopefully that means we're still in the running!
    Strange their not answering at all anymore the phone goes directly to voice mail now, which is a pity because Sonia came across as very helpful!


  • #118
    567
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭567


    I requested feedback too. Didn't think the feedback was that useful or accurate. I have also given up on the g4ig programme.


  • #119
    sherrybobbins
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭sherrybobbins


    I'm increasingly thinking that the funding has been pulled. I got a mail from the Farmleigh Fellowship just updating candidates as to what stage things were at. Why have EI not done the same?? curious.


  • #120
    rivers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭rivers


    just received an email from enterprise ireland, i presume the same one that everyone else will get, clarifying the next stage. There's nothing we didnt already know. It basically says they have forwarded on our details to the participating companies and you may be called for one or more interviews within the next few days. They say the process should be completely finished by the 3rd of December. Also, there's a point at the end that goes along the lines of 'you may not be called for an interview, it is at the discretion of the participating company' etc.

    well at least this provides some clarification, and means that it definitely hasnt been cancelled...


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  • #121
    brenyes
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭brenyes


    rivers wrote: »
    just received an email from enterprise ireland, i presume the same one that everyone else will get, clarifying the next stage. There's nothing we didnt already know. It basically says they have forwarded on our details to the participating companies and you may be called for one or more interviews within the next few days. They say the process should be completely finished by the 3rd of December. Also, there's a point at the end that goes along the lines of 'you may not be called for an interview, it is at the discretion of the participating company' etc.

    well at least this provides some clarification, and means that it definitely hasnt been cancelled...

    I got the same, that's good anyway, it's moved into the last stage.


  • #122
    pixielady
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20 ✭pixielady


    Snap- got the same mail. I figure it's a positive thing- I'd say it's just taking EI a while to coordinate this new program and that we all should hear from prospective companies within the next week. I would say it's highly unlikely that we all have been rejected as being unwanted by prospective companies. :)


  • #123
    rivers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭rivers


    So what are you guys expecting in terms of company? In my interview i talked about a green-tech company but i doubt this has much bearing on the companies i've been reccomended to. My background is a degree in banking and finance and a masters in international relations, and some experience in Asia. So i presume i'll be placed for an interview with a company looking to get into Asia.

    What about you guys?


  • #124
    krc41
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭krc41


    I got a phone call today from a company based in Clare. I didn't catch the name because it was noisy! But they offered me an interview next week and they're going to phone back in a few days with the details (time, place, etc.) Overseas placement is in Kuala Lumpur which is very cool! Then when I got home I had the email from EI you're talking about waiting in my inbox.

    So if you've gotten the email there's a good chance you'll be contacted by a client company soon I'd say! Best of luck!!!


  • #125
    scarface22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭scarface22


    krc41 wrote: »
    I got a phone call today from a company based in Clare. I didn't catch the name because it was noisy! But they offered me an interview next week and they're going to phone back in a few days with the details (time, place, etc.) Overseas placement is in Kuala Lumpur which is very cool! Then when I got home I had the email from EI you're talking about waiting in my inbox.

    So if you've gotten the email there's a good chance you'll be contacted by a client company soon I'd say! Best of luck!!!

    Well done that sounds great! I'm itching to get an interview now :) Any idea what industry that company is in?


  • #126
    brenyes
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭brenyes


    krc41 wrote: »
    I got a phone call today from a company based in Clare. I didn't catch the name because it was noisy! But they offered me an interview next week and they're going to phone back in a few days with the details (time, place, etc.) Overseas placement is in Kuala Lumpur which is very cool! Then when I got home I had the email from EI you're talking about waiting in my inbox.

    So if you've gotten the email there's a good chance you'll be contacted by a client company soon I'd say! Best of luck!!!

    Yay that's brill! :-)
    I'm so nervous / excited. Really hope that I get a call. My degree is Textile Design and so it's quite different to the norm so hopefully a company will see that as something interesting and go for me! :-)


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  • #127
    sherrybobbins
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭sherrybobbins


    Great to hear the thing is up and running. Does anybody know how many candidates are going for this last stage?


  • #128
    greenbrain
    Closed Accounts Posts: 47 ✭greenbrain


    Does anybody know how many candidates are going for this last stage?

    ya. 50.


  • #129
    sherrybobbins
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭sherrybobbins


    50 candidates and 50 companies then is it. So you're more or less guaranteed something if you get to interview stage? nice to have that going on! Good luck with them all.


  • #130
    krc41
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭krc41


    scarface22 wrote: »
    Well done that sounds great! I'm itching to get an interview now :) Any idea what industry that company is in?


    No, no idea, it's so annoying! I should have listened more carefully! Might try ringing EI and see who they put forward me forward to!


  • #131
    rivers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭rivers


    I wouldnt be surprised if it was the same company that called me as the above poster....
    It was yesterday evening as well from a company based in Clare. I know the name but would prefer not to say just yet. The guy from the company didn’t say much except about organising an interview for next week, which he will ring back to confirm again. I’m not sure what the situation is, but I live in Dublin, so would I be expected to live near the company for the first six months? or hopefully they have a branch in Dublin.... krc any idea?


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  • #132
    greenbrain
    Closed Accounts Posts: 47 ✭greenbrain


    ya i did Engineering so I would be an asset to any type of company, in terms of ability to adapt quickly in any situation, solve problems and communicate & network effectively. And if you add to this the knowledge I will gain from the international growth diploma, I have no doubt that I will increase exports ASTRONOMICALLY for any type of SME.


  • #133
    krc41
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭krc41


    rivers that's definately the same one! I don't know what the story is, I was presuming moving down to Clare would be required, but maybe you're right about them having a Dublin office... I also wonder where the interview will be? Did he give you any indication?


  • #134
    rivers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭rivers


    Yea the interview will be in Ennis and the placement is in KL, Malaysia as you said...He called me earlier today to confirm...


  • #135
    leprechaun08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭leprechaun08


    Hi all, just a quick question. Does any1 know if many people have heard back from companies? I had email sayin I was top 10% etc but havent heard anything, really disheartened. If we havent heard anyting by now do u think all hope is gone?


  • #136
    rivers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭rivers


    leprechaun, I would definitely say don't worry. there's still lots of time. EI moved the date for finalisation of everything to Dec 3rd, thats 2 weeks away so i'd say many companies have not contacted candidates yet. I was called a three days ago but that was right after they received the information so i think that particular company is just fast. Give it another week or so.


  • #137
    JAG999
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭JAG999


    Hey people, I was contacted by two different companies this week and I have interviews arranged. One position is located in eastern europe and the other is in middle east. I had one of the interviews done this morning and the company has told me that there are three other candidates that they must interview, so I have only 25% chance of success. Anyone who thought that it would be a formality of getting offered position if offered interview is completely wrong. I am keeping my fingers crossed that both I and everybody else get offered some position but it is by no means guaranteed. Anyways Ill keep ye all posted on developments.


  • #138
    leprechaun08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭leprechaun08


    Thanks for the reassurance rivers, I hope that something good comes of this for us all. :)


  • #139
    JAG999
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭JAG999


    Hey, does anyone know info about salaries on G4IG programme??? Is the €20k that EI recommend tax free because of being abroad??


  • #140
    rivers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭rivers


    Where did EI recommend a 20K salary? I was told that's what they're covering but that's not necessarily the salary. They said something like, salary will be graduate entry-level salary but may be more depending on experience etc.


  • #141
    Mike Tyson
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭Mike Tyson


    They promise at least a minimum wage salary of €17,600 pa

    Graduate Salary - Recommended Graduate salary of €20,000 per annum (i.e. €30,000 over the 18 month period) as specified in the employment contract. The graduate salary must not be less than the Irish minimum wage salary of €17,600 per annum. The salary is exclusive of employers PRSI and any bonuses.

    http://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/Management/develop-export-selling-capability/Graduates-4-International-Growth-G4IG-.shortcut.html#costs


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  • #142
    greenbrain
    Closed Accounts Posts: 47 ✭greenbrain


    i've been waiting around in this depressing country now for the last two months with the hope of getting a G4IG position which only pays 20k a year...i must be mad. I think it will be well worth it in the long term though if I do get a place. Really hoping to get a call at some stage this week.


  • #143
    pandakid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭pandakid


    I was accepted onto this programme and have not heard a thing from any companies. Is there many other people in this position? I can take rejection fine but I can't understand why EI sent a mail telling me it was 'highly likely' i'd get offered at least one interview and a job. What was the point in building up my hopes if there's a chance you're not even going to make it to an interview? Can't contact them about it either as they washed their hands of us!!


  • #144
    JAG999
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭JAG999


    Hey Pandakid,

    My situation is that I was contacted by three engineering companies for jobs in Middle East, Eastern Europe and South Africa. I telephone interviewed for two of the positions and the third position I turned down a telephone interview because I did not like the location. I am awaiting an offer at this point. Im not sure what background you are from, but hopefully you will get called soon.


  • #145
    pandakid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭pandakid


    Thanks, that's great getting three interviews! Hopefully there'll be some last minute activity for me!!!!


  • #146
    pixielady
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20 ✭pixielady


    Hey Pandakid, I'm in the same position. I still haven't heard, hopefully it's just that the companies HR departments are slow at getting back to people? Who knows? Anywho good luck :)


  • #147
    mngg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭mngg


    I'm in the same boat and have heard nothing back, hoping it's due to all distracting bailout stuff this week. I've two degrees incl Engineering and have 2 other languages and got great feedback scores from the assessment centre and am puzzled as to why i've not heard yet. Though hearing that some are doing phone interviews is promising since they can arrange them fairly fast so next week wouldn't be out of the question for them to still fulfil the Dec 3rd deadline!


  • #148
    rivers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭rivers


    I was wondering does anyone know much about the format of the post-grad in the Michael Smurfit business school? As in, is it 1 day a week? or a couple of days every other week or what? I've been in contact with EI but theyre slow getting back to say the least, and the company's ive interviewed with havent a clue either.


  • #149
    scarface22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭scarface22


    rivers wrote: »
    I was wondering does anyone know much about the format of the post-grad in the Michael Smurfit business school? As in, is it 1 day a week? or a couple of days every other week or what? I've been in contact with EI but theyre slow getting back to say the least, and the company's ive interviewed with havent a clue either.


    I had an interview on Friday (didn't get the position :() and it was the first the company had heard of the postgrad in Smurfit as well


  • #150
    rivers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭rivers


    bad luck about the interview, and they didnt even know about the study aspect of it? that's crazy. not great communication going on between EI and the companies. A company i interviewed with were saying that they hoped to have the successful candidate out in the export market within a couple of months, and i had to ask 'what about the post-grad diploma?' they werent really concerned about that...


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  • #151
    scarface22
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭scarface22


    Will EI tell you if you have an interview in the next week or is it just up to the companies to contact you?

    Has anybody called them?


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