Enterprise Ireland Graduates for International Growth- G4IG

stevethewraith · 12-10-2011 4:06pm

Mondays in Dublin so. Hopefully it'll not be a 9 o clock start for this of us that will be placed elsewhere. The position I'm applying for is in cork. The companies seem as lost as we are with how things work. The guy interviewing me thought it was a few weeks in a block in January.

longwait · 12-10-2011 4:10pm

stevethewraith wrote: »

Mondays in Dublin so. Hopefully it'll not be a 9 o clock start for this of us that will be placed elsewhere. The position I'm applying for is in cork. The companies seem as lost as we are with how things work. The guy interviewing me thought it was a few weeks in a block in January.

yeah i thought it was going to be in smurfit in blackrock, but i think they said in the "orientation" that it would be held at the EI HQ

xtina89 · 12-10-2011 4:30pm

the whole process seems to be quite messy, the company that contacted me seemed to think id applied to them specifically and seeming as they were quite a specialised business they asked why I was interested in the role-of course as I didnt know who'd be contacting me I was at a bit of a loss!
Similarly in the orientation thing the speakers from the companies seemed to be as unaware of the process as one in particular kept saying to send in our CV's clearly not informed that it's completely out of our hands where we get matched to.
Definitely something EI has to improve upon for future programs.

longwait · 12-10-2011 4:39pm

xtina89 wrote: »

Similarly in the orientation thing the speakers from the companies seemed to be as unaware of the process as one in particular kept saying to send in our CV's clearly not informed that it's completely out of our hands where we get matched to.

Yeah i agree. your man that was speaking said he would consider people regardless of background, but i thought EI were sending out our cv's based on our profiles to the companies.

I think @who knows coined it best with his suggestions.

Mack3 · 12-10-2011 8:30pm

dannyirish06 wrote: »

Mack3, u hear anything back yet from them????? There was 6 people for each job being interviewed is what the girl told me.

Have not heard anything yet, said in the interview they would be in contact by the end of this week

dunnear · 12-10-2011 9:07pm

@ Johnjoebloggs Think we had same company. Market research for France?

johnjoebloggs · 12-10-2011 9:25pm

@dunnear - Well they didn't specify France but they were asking about my French. Was the company based in Co. Dublin? Nice offices...

Cleao · 13-10-2011 11:09am

I was relieved when I got a call on Monday to come in for an interview on Wednesday(yesterday).. I was interviewed by the MD and although it was a tough interview, I think it went fairly well.. I've been given a task to prepare, and go back next week to present. The role is in the UK and comes with a lot of responsibilities.. Its a SME manufacturing company.

I have an honours degree in Business Management and no second language. I scored mostly 3's and one 4 at the assessment centre..

Although I'd be delighted if I got it, I was hoping for somewhere a bit more exciting than The UK..

Best of luck to everyone!! It is indeed a quite frustrating process!! I've put jobs, a relationship and travel plans on hold for this!!! I hope its worth it...

Khance · 13-10-2011 2:58pm

Well done Cleao! It's reassuring to know that someone got the same feedback results as myself. Also the lack of second langauge too. It gives me hope that someone will call... the waiting part is the worst.

Everyone in my office at work knows about it, and it's like walking on eggshells, they know I'm looking for other work and it's awkward...

I'd imagine it to be daunting, talking directly to the MD, but it's good that they're giving you a task to carry out. I like the idea of being able to do something practical to be judged on as opposed to being solely assessed on how you come across on the day.

Ah, I swear, I've never had as much interest in my phone as in the last few weeks. Just sitting staring at it most of the time, praying it will ring.

longwait · 13-10-2011 3:19pm

Khance wrote: »

Ah, I swear, I've never had as much interest in my phone as in the last few weeks. Just sitting staring at it most of the time, praying it will ring.

Jesus any time my phone rings and i don't recognize the number I'm snatching at the thing :rolleyes:

dunnear · 13-10-2011 7:01pm

@Johnjoebloggs
No mine was actually in Carlow. Co. Dublin would be so much easier!
I also find it bizzare that the majority of people haven't been contacted or just had like 1 interview because we are meant to be matched with around 5 companies and I think each company gets 6 CVs! The company I interviewed for said the candidate had to be decided upon by end of October so maybe there are 2 sets of companies and there just was a lot that applied late so they are in the 2nd group due for end of November! Think some people didn't get interviews until quite late last year if you look earlier in thread!

Who Knows? · 14-10-2011 10:13am

....has any of you contacted EI through email/phone to ask what is going on? I know a guy that did but he didn't get any reply or acknowledgement that the email is being dealt with. Seems very cold.

I'm guessing that we have two weeks to get some feedback or interview. The last week in October has to be the end of the process (but I am guessing)? I know a guy that has a degree in business, masters in business, and a phd in business/IT, basic-intermediate language, and he didnt get a call yet? He remains hopeful...

Question for people who had an interview - how do ye not know anything about the company before the interview. Don't they give you a company name and address to attend the interview? Can't ye check up some info on the companies prior to the interview?

To everyone else.....Keep the faith!!!

Rossiemc · 14-10-2011 2:01pm

Hi all,

I got a call from an environmental company yeterday for an interview on Tuesday, i was was caught off guard as i was out at the time so I didnt get time to ask many question. All he said was he say my CV and wanted to call me for interview, also said i had to have a 10minute presentation ready aswell. He didnt say it was party of the G4IG programme, so I not sure if this was from a previous job I may have applied for or if it with the EI? Its a little scary going in there tuesday not really knowing what Im interviewing for!

dunnear · 14-10-2011 2:06pm

@Whoknows
The woman from EI told me they could be interviewing up to the end of November so I really wouldnt give up yet especially considering the majority of people have had none or just 1 interview and we are matche with several!

Who Knows? · 14-10-2011 2:08pm

Rossiemc wrote: »

I got a call from an environmental company.... He didnt say it was party of the G4IG programme......Its a little scary going in there tuesday not really knowing what Im interviewing for!

Did you ask him? Sounds like its G4IG if they require a presentation? Maybe other could shed light on their interview call experience?

Going by other peoples comments here, it seems like this is the standard "this mobile phone will self-destruct in 2 minutes" phone call associated with G4IG interviews..... Can't believe the manner in which this is taking place as a recruitment process....I won't rant again about it

Well done either way!!

Rossiemc · 14-10-2011 2:13pm

No I never asked, as you said it all happened so quick and the call didnt come untill after 6pm so when i answered i wasnt expecting it to be anything professional at all. I didnt get an email about it or confirmation, I was out at the time and had no pen to write down details or anything . Do you think I could ring EI and ask them if this was one of the companys?
Hope I get more than this, have checked out the company and it doesnt seem really right for me, or even that relevant to what Im graduated in!

Who Knows? · 14-10-2011 2:14pm

dunnear wrote: »

@Whoknows
The woman from EI told me they could be interviewing up to the end of November so I really wouldnt give up yet especially considering the majority of people have had none or just 1 interview and we are matche with several!

Hey....yep just heard the same there (guy got an email from EI). To sum it up, the companies should have made all offers the 28th Oct and the process will continue into Nov. Still no guarantee, but there are some possibilities......:D

Who Knows? · 14-10-2011 2:21pm

Rossiemc wrote: »

No I never asked, as you said it all happened so quick and the call didnt come untill after 6pm so when i answered i wasnt expecting it to be anything professional at all. I didnt get an email about it or confirmation, I was out at the time and had no pen to write down details or anything . Do you think I could ring EI and ask them if this was one of the companys?
Hope I get more than this, have checked out the company and it doesnt seem really right for me, or even that relevant to what Im graduated in!

Well, I think its in your best interest to find out who they are and what they are about if in G4IG.... might be worth a phone call, but not sure how EI will react... Worst they can say is "No" sure.... Ya should probably go for interview anyway - see what they are about, and if nothing else, give you experience for the next interview you might get??

If I was you I would try EI - they might be easy going on a Friday afternoon

Let us know how ya get on anyway....

Rossiemc · 14-10-2011 2:34pm

Ok so I just rang them there, the lady that answered was very nice and helpful, she checked the list of businesses and said the one I got a call from was not part of G4IG. So it justsome other random job I applied for, Im a bit dissapointed now, thought I was starting to make progress with this. Back to the waiting game now. Thanks for the advise tho

Mack3 · 15-10-2011 10:59am

1 interview and 1 rejection...the wait continues
(Any joy @Dannyirish?)

Who Knows? · 15-10-2011 2:28pm

@Mack3 - sorry to hear that. How did they tell you - email, phone, or did EI let you know?

Mack3 · 15-10-2011 2:48pm

Who Knows? wrote: »

@Mack3 - sorry to hear that. How did they tell you - email, phone, or did EI let you know?

The company emailed me the following HR Spiel- "Thank you for taking the time to be interviewed for the position of Business Development Graduate. On further short listing of candidates interviewed we will not be proceeding with your application in the process. May we stress that this is in no way a reflection on your qualifications and experience, but is the result of matching these to the specific requirements of the position."

Sorchs · 16-10-2011 10:41pm

Have had two interviews, but have one on Tuesday that I really want to well in! Best matched company so far! Have many of you heard of people actually being offered posts yet?!

jonnie86 · 17-10-2011 9:14am

I got an e-mail saying I was in the final 300 and I am still waiting to hear from any company!! Have had contact whatsoever. Is anyone else in the same boat?? I'm starting to get very frustrated about it all.

Mr.SlumDuck · 17-10-2011 10:56am

Johnny, I am in the same boat. Have not had 1 call. Got all 4's in my feedback and remain a little hopeful...for this week anyway! Got offered 3 jobs last year....in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Libya. Needless to say did not take any of them. Due to last years experience I only ticked States and Europe. There are probably the regions that every person ticks so I have given myself a tougher chance in getting interviews this year perhaps but rather that then be in the same position than last year.

jonnie86 · 17-10-2011 11:20am

Mr.SlumDuck wrote: »

Johnny, I am in the same boat. Have not had 1 call. Got all 4's in my feedback and remain a little hopeful...for this week anyway! Got offered 3 jobs last year....in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Libya. Needless to say did not take any of them. Due to last years experience I only ticked States and Europe. There are probably the regions that every person ticks so I have given myself a tougher chance in getting interviews this year perhaps but rather that then be in the same position than last year.

I e-mailed enterprise ireland a couple of weeks ago and they said it is down to the conpanies to contact us now. Do we all get at least one interview? Is that a definate??

I really cannot stand this waiting around

dunnear · 17-10-2011 1:32pm

I really can't comprehend how so many have gotten no interviews yet!

RandomComment · 17-10-2011 2:27pm

I've been offered a job and start towards the end of November (possibly 24th), the date hasn't been confirmed yet. i'll be looking for a flat/house share for the 6 months in Dublin soon to move in a few days before the start date. If there are others doing the same then maybe sharing a house with people in the same situation might be a good idea. Don't know how this board.ie works but if anyone might be interested then get in touch.

longwait · 17-10-2011 3:15pm

getting pretty fed up with this now myself. is there any point in ringing EI or do they just give u the usual run around? the place im working now wants to extend my contract but the jobs not really what i want to be doing like, and it involves staying in Ireland :P

so basically will have to roll the dice and hope i (1) get called for an interview and (2) get a job out of it.....

jonnie86 · 17-10-2011 3:38pm

longwait wrote: »

getting pretty fed up with this now myself. is there any point in ringing EI or do they just give u the usual run around? the place im working now wants to extend my contract but the jobs not really what i want to be doing like, and it involves staying in Ireland :P

so basically will have to roll the dice and hope i (1) get called for an interview and (2) get a job out of it.....

I emailed EI a while ago and was just told it's up to the companies to get in touch with us now. But we don't know who we are matched up with. As far as I can tell we are in limbo.

longwait · 17-10-2011 3:48pm

jonnie86 wrote: »

I emailed EI a while ago and was just told it's up to the companies to get in touch with us now. But we don't know who we are matched up with. As far as I can tell we are in limbo.

Yeah its pretty crappy. I will have to leave this job basically on a hope and a prayer that I'll get something out of this. My boss thinks I'm leaving to do a course but I have no idea if I got in or even when it starts... :rolleyes:

jonnie86 · 17-10-2011 3:57pm

Fingers crossed for us all still waiting. Those of us who get something have to start by the 28th November as far as I know. So could be couple more weeks of waiting ahead.

Who Knows? · 17-10-2011 8:16pm

I was told that although they have not finished yet with calling people for interview, there is 'no guarantee' of ever being called. Basically, EI selected and recommended us, but now its up to individual companies to interview and select. I wouldn't turn down any opportunity at the moment. There's still a chance, but as the days tick on, I would take any other opportunity that comes your way also. For me, its too risky holding out....but like I said...still hopeful!!

pootins · 18-10-2011 2:57pm

Out of interest, has anybody got a call for an interview lately? I'm still waiting for my first, but from the looks of it on this thread, there doesn't seem to be as many interviews happening now as there were a week or two ago. I gave EI a call last week and they said that those who have not yet been matched with a company will have their CV resent throughout this week.

jonnie86 · 18-10-2011 3:06pm

pootins wrote: »

Out of interest, has anybody got a call for an interview lately? I'm still waiting for my first, but from the looks of it on this thread, there doesn't seem to be as many interviews happening now as there were a week or two ago. I gave EI a call last week and they said that those who have not yet been matched with a company will have their CV resent throughout this week.

That does not sound promising for those of us who have not been called yet. Now I am very worried

18-10-2011 3:10pm

@pootins I emailed EI last week and they said the companies have been asked to complete their evaluations and to make job offers by the end of October however if you are not called to an interview the process will continue into November. They also said that they can not guarantee an interview. I got a call last friday and should be hearing again from the company this week to arrange an interview. To be honest I thought I would have heard from a number of companies but at least I have one interview on the horizon!

Khance · 18-10-2011 3:23pm

I'll admit, I'm very worried too. I haven't heard anything yet, I'm in the final 300 as are you guys, but I haven't been contacted at all since.

I'm actually starting to hate my phone... I'm blaming it for my lack of interview calls, nothing to do with my qualifications or personality at all.

pootins · 18-10-2011 3:26pm

jonnie86 wrote: »

That does not sound promising for those of us who have not been called yet. Now I am very worried

Perhaps I phrased that a little negatively. The woman I was speaking to basically said that if you haven't heard from a company within the next week(I think it was Thursday that I called) that you will be matched with more companies after that. She was pretty nice but didn't go into too much detail. Like 119877 said, we could be waiting well into November to hear back. Bloody frustrating!

pootins · 18-10-2011 3:27pm

Khance wrote: »

I'll admit, I'm very worried too. I haven't heard anything yet, I'm in the final 300 as are you guys, but I haven't been contacted at all since.

I'm actually starting to hate my phone... I'm blaming it for my lack of interview calls, nothing to do with my qualifications or personality at all.

Haha! I'm the same. I recently moved to a new network and am thinking that this is the reason I'm not getting any calls!

Khance · 18-10-2011 3:29pm

pootins wrote: »

Like the previous post said, we could be waiting well into November to hear back. Bloody frustrating!

That is preferable to the posts saying that the end of interviews is at the end of October. Everyone's saying to remain hopeful, and I'm rarely negative, but I really don't think that Enterprise Ireland are being very helpful at this stage of the process.

I'd like to see that video from the day in September. I've had my interview in July, I've been waiting for a very long time and to not hear anything at all... it's quite stressful.

dunnear · 18-10-2011 6:05pm

I only have had 1 interview too and it seems like there are less than the 120 jobs at this rate because no one seems to be getting interviews at all seeing as we were meant to get 5. It also doesnt make sense for them to send out CVs again if the companies should have already started the process.

jonnie86 · 18-10-2011 6:10pm

I honestly cannot stand the waiting. The companies seem very poorly orgainised. How hard is it to call people and ask them to come in for an interview after all their info has been handed to you on a plate. Really is driving me crazy now.

miller8721 · 18-10-2011 8:36pm

Ive been offered with a trainee product manager position in an IT company. The position will be based in China. I had five round interviews with this company and finally got the offer.

Just share the information about diploma in UCD with you guys. The training course will be on the following dates: 5-8 December 2011, 23-25 January 2012, 7-9 February 2012, 7-9 March 2012, 2-4 April 2012, and 8-10 May 2012. (This is what is written on my offer letter)

Sorchs · 19-10-2011 8:03am

Congrats RandomComment! I've been called back for a 2nd interview with one of the companies, which is great, but I'm kind of holding out for another which I'm hoping will get in touch soon! Have many offers been made? And is the start date set in stone - I can't start until towards the end of December. doesn't seem to have been a problem so far.

ddubs · 19-10-2011 12:05pm

miller8721 wrote: »

Ive been offered with a trainee product manager position in an IT company. The position will be based in China. I had five round interviews with this company and finally got the offer.

Just share the information about diploma in UCD with you guys. The training course will be on the following dates: 5-8 December 2011, 23-25 January 2012, 7-9 February 2012, 7-9 March 2012, 2-4 April 2012, and 8-10 May 2012. (This is what is written on my offer letter)

Hey miller, congrats.. I was wondering could you share a bit more info on the contract small print.. Is it a standard EI issued thing do you reckon or is it more specific to your company. Are we contracted EI or the company and is there any specified penalty for leaving before contract end (like reimbursing the diploma cost etc?) or any other points of note like that?

CAP9 · 19-10-2011 12:30pm

I think there is still hope. .

I'm in close contact with a company involved in the program and they haven't interviewed anyone yet. . they've only just got candidates names. . but they have been told to have the contract signed by the 28th October. .

I've had 3 companies contact me, had 3 rounds with one ( 2 face -to - face and one phone interview with the office in the international market; waiting on a final decision from them this week/next week) , 2 rounds with another ( again waiting on a final decision) and had my first round with another company yesterday. From talking to the people in each company it seems that they are still getting candidates too. One of the companies didn't think any of their first list suited them , so asked for all new candidates. They seem just as unsure as all of us about the whole process. . . but EI are definitely still sending out cvs as the companies request them. . so don't loose hope

stevethewraith · 19-10-2011 12:54pm

Thanks CAP giving us all some much needed hope. Only had the one interview myself and still waiting to hear back from them. Phone has barely left my hand.

jonnie86 · 19-10-2011 1:01pm

Thanks CAP! I feel a bit better about it. I have not had one interview yet. It is a huge blow to my confidence and morale. I'm very down because of this process. Feel unemployable almost. Need a pick me up.

DaMagooster · 19-10-2011 4:03pm

Hi guys

I have had 3 interviews with 1 company. Haven't received any contact from any other companies.

2 face to face and 1 interview over the phone so far..

Mr.SlumDuck · 19-10-2011 7:58pm

It's interesting to note that the people who do have interviews have less than 3. Thought we'd all have 5 or 6! Was that the impression other people got?! Still waiting for my 1st call. Remain hopeful.

Enterprise Ireland Graduates for International Growth- G4IG

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