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Enterprise Ireland Graduates for International Growth- G4IG

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭Who Knows?


    I guess, on the upside of this for the rest of us that didn't get an interview, 'when' we do get one, it will be a very speedy process.

    I managed to apply for other jobs outside of EI. Had an interview yesterday and I would be delighted to get this job in Ireland if EI falls through. Kinda started thinking whether I want to leave Ireland... Anyway, its no harm having a few options. I'm not sure whether I an being 'hopeful' or naive at this stage with EI.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5 CAP9


    True, about the process getting faster. . . and I mean its not all plain sailing when you get the interview. . . 2 of them don't match what I'm looking for at all! And I agree with "Who Knows" . . .when you get told that you will be sent to the other side of the world if you get the job its a bit of a reality check. . . you have to think whether you are actually really prepared to do that. . and often to an office that has just opened so with a matter of only a couple of people. . !! I was holding out for this, but if I don't get it I will get on with it, plenty of jobs out there :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5 keepthe faith


    Hey all, I have been following this thread now for a number of weeks and I can relate to the majority of people who have not received any word of contact. I had lost all hope and resigned myself to the fact that G4IG was over for me. However, please keep the faith! I have just received a phone call from a small Irish company asking me to send a 1-2 page brief on what I could bring to the position which is based in Qatar! Keep the faith!


  • Registered Users Posts: 20 jonnie86


    Thanks Keepthefaith. As you can probably tell from my previous posts I am fairly down about G4IG at the moment. Your news give some hope. Fingers crossed for the rest of us!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭Who Knows?


    For the people who do not get through, I propose that we set up our own company... we'll show 'em, lol :-)


  • Registered Users Posts: 20 jonnie86


    Who Knows? wrote: »
    For the people who do not get through, I propose that we set up our own company... we'll show 'em, lol :-)

    Hahaha!!! Love this idea!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭Who Knows?


    We should.... we have 180 of the best business development in teh country at the moment. We have the talent.... :D All of you can come join my start-up!!

    :cool:


  • Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭Mr.SlumDuck


    Hey all, I have been following this thread now for a number of weeks and I can relate to the majority of people who have not received any word of contact. I had lost all hope and resigned myself to the fact that G4IG was over for me. However, please keep the faith! I have just received a phone call from a small Irish company asking me to send a 1-2 page brief on what I could bring to the position which is based in Qatar! Keep the faith!

    Wow That's brilliant. Did you specify that you were interested in the Middle East? What type of company is it?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5 keepthe faith


    @Mr.Slum Duck I actually specified France so I could get my French to a fluent level but I also said I would travel and would be happy where ever I was placed. Qatar would be cool I think but a massive culture shock! Still early days though.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4 Cleao


    Who Knows? wrote: »
    For the people who do not get through, I propose that we set up our own company... we'll show 'em, lol :-)


    If I don't get this place.. I'm in!!! :D

    I had a 2nd interview yesterday, I had to give a presentation of some research I had previously compiled on the company and some of its products.

    I was told the company was originally given 32 CV's from EI, and now there are 4 of us left competing for the position. Fingers crossed.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭Who Knows?


    Cleao wrote: »
    Who Knows? wrote: »
    For the people who do not get through, I propose that we set up our own company... we'll show 'em, lol :-)


    If I don't get this place.. I'm in!!! :D

    I will be short listing candidates and you'll have to present some research on the reasons why EI didn't run an effective campaign..... LOL.

    Best of luck...its great to be among the last four. Do ya want me to pay a 'visit' to the other three....


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9 andrew15


    Hey all, I have been following this thread now for a number of weeks and I can relate to the majority of people who have not received any word of contact. I had lost all hope and resigned myself to the fact that G4IG was over for me. However, please keep the faith! I have just received a phone call from a small Irish company asking me to send a 1-2 page brief on what I could bring to the position which is based in Qatar! Keep the faith!
    I got a call from this company too the other day! was excited at first but then I remembered I had a buddy working in Qatar who said while it was good enough out there, there is F all to do unless you have plenty of money :(


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13 longwait


    Who Knows? wrote: »
    I will be short listing candidates and you'll have to present some research on the reasons why EI didn't run an effective campaign..... LOL.

    Best of luck...its great to be among the last four. Do ya want me to pay a 'visit' to the other three....

    will the application process be as secretive as this?

    i have some suggestions. after you go for an interview tell everyone nothing for 3 months.

    then send everyone the location of a separate postbox. if the is an x chalked on the side of a postbox on the first tuesday of the month then you got an interview and are to await further details. if there is a black x on a friday and that friday happens to be an even date then you will have to wait to find out what the black x means. if there is no marking on your postbox do not contact us as we will definitely not contact you.

    its a complicated system but at least we would know whats going on :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5 keepthe faith


    I got a call from this company too the other day! was excited at first but then I remembered I had a buddy working in Qatar who said while it was good enough out there, there is F all to do unless you have plenty of money frown.gif


    O really? I suppose that part of the world is very money orientated. Are you still gonna go for it?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9 andrew15


    I got a call from this company too the other day! was excited at first but then I remembered I had a buddy working in Qatar who said while it was good enough out there, there is F all to do unless you have plenty of money frown.gif


    O really? I suppose that part of the world is very money orientated. Are you still gonna go for it?


    well this is the first company I have heard from so I will do out my proposal alright, I am out of the country at the moment so it was 4 30 am when I got the call so I probably missed half of the conversation!

    to be honest though Qatar, Not a place I would like to live for 12 months, hoping I don sound like a bitch but I couldnt Imagine it being to good, probably would even be able to afford to go drinking in the hotels!

    having said that if its the only call I get then I will have to seriously consider it.

    best of luck with your proposal, if you need me to proof read it send it on to me :D hahaha


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  • Registered Users Posts: 10 funsize86


    I'm also in the final 300 and still haven't heard anything...


  • Registered Users Posts: 1 _tanky


    Hey, I've been following this discussion, it's been very useful throughout the G4IG process! Just wondering if anyone knows what happens if you leave the job/G4IG programme before you've fully completed the 18months in Ireland & abroad? Do you have the pay the diploma costs in that case? Have tried to contact EI but they haven't been very helpful...


  • Registered Users Posts: 45 DaMagooster


    Got offered a position Friday with a recruitment company. 6 months in Dublin 12 in Singapore. Delighted:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭Who Knows?


    Got offered a position Friday with a recruitment company. 6 months in Dublin 12 in Singapore. Delighted:)

    Congrats, well done. When did you get the interview (were ya waiting ling to get the result)?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4 Cleao


    longwait wrote: »
    will the application process be as secretive as this?

    i have some suggestions. after you go for an interview tell everyone nothing for 3 months.

    then send everyone the location of a separate postbox. if the is an x chalked on the side of a postbox on the first tuesday of the month then you got an interview and are to await further details. if there is a black x on a friday and that friday happens to be an even date then you will have to wait to find out what the black x means. if there is no marking on your postbox do not contact us as we will definitely not contact you.

    its a complicated system but at least we would know whats going on :D

    Hahahaha I love this!! ^^^
    Although I was lucky enough that when I first received a call from the company they weren't so secretive, and the process has only been about 2 weeks,,we'll hopefully I'll know this week..

    @Who Knows.. I'm in,, now all we have to do are figure out who the others are!! Lol.. ;)


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  • Registered Users Posts: 45 DaMagooster


    Who Knows? wrote: »
    Congrats, well done. When did you get the interview (were ya waiting ling to get the result)?

    I wasnt waiting too long to hear but had 3 interviews. Tough enough process. Wages are pretty poor though 20k for first 6 months then adjusted when I move to the location.


  • Registered Users Posts: 116 ✭✭ddubs


    Anyone else's placements involve talk of the Middle East?

    Not sure how to feel about it myself, would love to know what anyone else makes of their offers?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭Who Knows?


    Having followed this discussion for some time now, I was expecting a "call" from a potential employer for interview. However, to my surprise, I recieved an email from a Dublin-based software company which attached a job description, time, place, etc for intervew. No shocks, no being picked up in a black van and blind folded till I get to the location. Seems like a good company and one which fits my interests.

    Im a little worried about the salary having read the few comments above - there was no mention of salary on the email.... I'm in my late 20's and I can't start off on a low 20's salary.....

    Anyway - we'll see what come from it.

    [Oh - a point I wanted to make, check your email, and in particular, your junk email. Although this email was in my inbox, some of you may have had emails earlier just may have been directed to the junk....worth a check??? I was under the impression it was always a "phone call"].... :eek:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11 pootins


    Who Knows? wrote: »
    Having followed this discussion for some time now, I was expecting a "call" from a potential employer for interview. However, to my surprise, I recieved an email from a Dublin-based software company which attached a job description, time, place, etc for intervew. No shocks, no being picked up in a black van and blind folded till I get to the location. Seems like a good company and one which fits my interests.

    Im a little worried about the salary having read the few comments above - there was no mention of salary on the email.... I'm in my late 20's and I can't start off on a low 20's salary.....

    Anyway - we'll see what come from it.

    [Oh - a point I wanted to make, check your email, and in particular, your junk email. Although this email was in my inbox, some of you may have had emails earlier just may have been directed to the junk....worth a check??? I was under the impression it was always a "phone call"].... :eek:

    Great to hear you got an interview. Hope it goes well. Good to know that there won't be much waiting around for you any more with the deadline for selections coming up!

    This is pretty promising news for those who haven't got an interview yet also.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭Who Knows?


    Cheers - yes there is still hope. I would "estimate" about another two-three weeks left in the process. So hang in there everyone!! I'll keep ye posted on my experiences. :o


  • Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭stevethewraith


    For those of you who weren't there on the day they've finally put up those videos. How handy at this stage!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭Who Knows?


    Can you post a link to the video on here? I cannot access it.

    Thanks.


  • Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭stevethewraith


    http://www.youtube.com/user/EnterpriseIrelandTV

    This is the channel they're on. Will that do you? Its broken up into the individual speakers so a few links. I can post them individually otherwise.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭Who Knows?


    Perfect - thanks for that!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭Mr.SlumDuck


    Did you guys get the long email from EI? It should be good news but I have lost all trust in them. Waffle waffle. Not very competent are they!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭stevethewraith


    No i didn't get an email? What was the jist?


  • Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭Mr.SlumDuck


    Dear G4IG Applicant,

    We are touching base to update you on where we are at in the Graduate 4 International Growth Matching Process. Earlier on this month Enterprise Ireland companies seeking to recruit up to 100 graduates began the process of inviting graduates they were matched with to interview. The majority of these companies will in the next week move to make employment offers to graduates. If you have already received an offer well done!

    If you are yet to receive an offer or be invited to an interview there is some good news. We have been working closely with our colleagues in the IDA and Udarás na Galteachta and we are delighted to announce that within the next two weeks we will be bringing both additional Irish owned and foreign owned companies into the process. The inclusion of these companies will provide additional opportunities for graduates to secure a place on G4IG.

    Shortly you will receive a link to a G4IG Matching Survey. We ask that you take 5 minutes to answer questions in the survey. This will assist us in carrying out additional matches between you and our additional participating companies. Following completion of this survey you can also expect a phone call from one of the G4IG team who are these to assist with any additional queries you may have.

    The video footage from the Graduate briefing day has been uploaded on the Enterprise Ireland TV Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/EnterpriseIrelandTV. Please be sure to view this to help you best prepare as you go forward in the G4IG matching process. We’re also on Facebook so please be sure to post your comments, queries, feedback and suggestions on the G4IG facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Enterprise-Ireland-G4IG-Programme/238450169516337


    All the best,

    The G4IG Team


  • Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭stevethewraith


    Well that's somewhat positive anyway? More positions being made available?

    You'd just have to wonder why they weren't included in the first place?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13 kunbs


    @ slumduck - I got the email too and a missed phone call from them...

    With the email - I was optimistic but not excited so as not to set myself up for disappointment


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9 andrew15


    I have not got that email yet, not sure if I will get it, I think Enterprise Ireland over estimated the amount of companies that are going to take part this is why new companies are joing the process now. I had one call from an employer but I have pretty much given up hope on this now


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭Who Knows?


    Ye can't be letting this process get ye down! If anything, it should put more fight into ye. We cannot be 100% dependent on some group (such as EI) to get us what we want and if not, we sulk or loose hope. I believe that if opportunity does not come your way, you create it!! As I say to friends, "if your future was a book, would you read it or write it?".

    I know that if nothing comes from this process, there are still opportunities. If anything, we should learn that placing our destiny in others hands, leaves us open to their judgement. I prefer to have more control of my future. Many of us are young. This process is a screening process and should not be taken as something too personal. Only us can make things happen!!

    Vote Who Knows for President!!! lol

    Chin up.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13 kunbs


    @ WhoKnows!!! Wow what a speech, if your delivery is as good you might give Obama a run for his money. But Your right!!!

    I have got dibs as your,VP or Senior Campaign Manager ;)

    I am very hopeful now that I have got that email from them


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭Who Knows?


    YES WE CAN!! :D:D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9 Khance


    It was just as I was reading this thread that I got the email... then a second email, which confused the hell out of me. It was from G4IG, yet it was simply the quoted text from the first email, no link to the survey that they mentioned at all.

    Did anyone else have this problem? Also, just to verify, I have not heard anything at all since I was told I'm in the final 300.

    I got a call from Claire in the office yesterday and she said to me that we should be getting at least 2 interviews in the next two weeks. Which is better than sitting around twiddling my thumbs.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 20 jonnie86


    Exactly the same situation.as myself Khance. Word for word


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5 keepthe faith


    @Khance I received that email 9 times without any link to the matching survey.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭Who Knows?


    Yes, I got the same email but with no link to the survey. Also got a call from EI to say we should be getting a few interviews in the comming weeks. I didn't have time to ask a question and she basically hung up. Conversation lasted 15-20 seconds.

    So, this should be promising. I guess the survey will allow us to narrow the selection process for them, i.e. which industry/product/location would you be interested in (...possibly?).

    All we can do is wait for the email/call now and take it from there.

    Best of luck everyone!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4 Cleao


    @Who Knows Thanks for the supportive comment! It actually really put my head in perspective..

    I received the email about 5 times over the past 2 days and missed 2 calls from them today...

    Unfortunately I didn't get the position I was interviewed for with one company. I was told I came 2nd out of 32 applications, and didn't get the final offer as the other person had more "over seas experience". Although they did offer me another position in the company. It was never my ideal company to work for, or location (UK) or even job,,, I guess really I pursued it for the sake of it.. And the post grad with Smurfit School of Business is a major part. The sweetest part is a member of staff from the company personally came to my home to deliver a gift from the company for the effort I had put into my presentation etc.

    Hopefully something good comes from the new companies that have joined. and if not hopefully this time next year i'll be following my dream on a beach somewhere in South America. :cool:

    Best of Luck everybody!! :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11 Mack3


    Hey all, I too have been put to the limit of my patience with the whole process, but alas I was offered a position in Dublin and then Singapore, best of luck over the next few weeks, keep the faith its not over yet


  • Registered Users Posts: 20 jonnie86


    Has anybody got the secind email with the survey? The email last week (received 3 times). said that we would get a survey but Ive not got it yet. anyone else?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭Who Knows?


    jonnie86 wrote: »
    Has anybody got the secind email with the survey? The email last week (received 3 times). said that we would get a survey but Ive not got it yet. anyone else?


    Nope, no email with survey link yet.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13 kunbs


    @ Johnnie86 - De Nada - Got the Email about 9 times now though :confused:

    It took alot of willpower - asking if the email link was sent - but their email system sent the first email again repeatedly due to a bug in the system...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13 longwait


    hmmm i didnt get the email from them but i did get the call last thursday. quite hung over and not really expecting to ever hear from them again i was taken aback with the call. i guess my degree is already specialised so i doubt i would need to fill the questionnaire out. i live in hope though! i had expected this to be wrapped up by now and either have a new job and not be in the position of leaving a job at the end of the week on the hope something comes up...


  • Registered Users Posts: 45 DaMagooster


    Hi guys

    Been lucky enough to get a job (Singapore) but now have to move up to Dublin starting next week.

    Any one else in the same boat having trouble trying to organise accommodation at such short notice? If you are and interested in house share let me know :)

    To the guys that are waiting around, I would haunt enterprise and if you get an interview take it no matter what the role/sector. The number one thing that got me the job was that I interviewed some people that worked in the sector. They said this pushed me above the rest. Plus you get more solid info from them in 5 minutes than a day researching yourself.

    Keep the chin up guys and if anyone is interested in house share or has a room to rent near St Stephens Green let me know.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13 longwait


    To the guys that are waiting around, I would haunt enterprise and if you get an interview take it no matter what the role/sector.

    Did you find it much use ringing/emailing them? They seem to give the usual run around regarding it "being in the hands of the companies now"


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