We wanted to know a bit more about joining the McDonald's crew. Eleanor Kearney, who has been with McDonald's for 19 years, kindly answered our questions. Don't forget McDonald's will be exhibiting at Jobs Expo Cork on Thursday 25th May!
We are looking to fill Crew and Customer care roles. Anyone interested can have a look here for further information.
We want to hire people that have an ability to connect with customers, and the desire to work as part of a team. Furthermore, we look for people that have high levels of energy and are efficient at getting things done.
Each new crew person will receive an orientation on their first day. This is to introduce them to the company and give them all the information and training they need to get started. There is an individual training plan for their first 30 days, in addition to an assigned Crew Trainer to support them.
McDonald’s provides a supportive workplace which values respect and fairness as well as camaraderie. We respect that everyone is different and recognise that people have different needs. Some people want career opportunities, others want flexibility to work around family life, while others want to earn some extra cash while working in a fun and friendly environment. A job at McDonald’s provides skills for life; confidence, teamwork and communication skills. Check out this video to hear what our people have to say:-
McDonald’s is committed to developing employees’ careers. We believe in lifelong learning to help people develop their skills at McDonalds and beyond. Every one of our 5,000 employees take part in structured training across customer services as well as teamwork and restaurant operations.
A crew development programme brings a new starter to a fully trained crew member. On completion of this programme there are promotional opportunities available from Crew trainer to Area Manager and Shift Manager and beyond.
To become a Store Manager, there is a progression route. This involves completion of the Crew Development Programme and from there progressing to Crew Trainer and Area Leader (Junior Manager).
In addition, there is a Management Development programme. This consists of formal classroom training as well as on the job informal training. As a result, this supports progression from Shift Manager to Assistant Manager and Business Manager.
Several of our stores offer Graduate development programmes. This involves completion of the Crew development programme and progression to a management role subject to meeting criteria. There is a defined training programme of informal and formal classroom training.
I have worked with McDonald’s for over 19 years. First off, I started as an Office Administrator and then moved to the restaurants. I am now the General Manager of a franchisee store, overseeing the management of four stores.
Every day is different in McDonald’s. I also really enjoy developing people on the team, providing training and support and then watching them progress and grown in confidence. Furthermore, I enjoy the flexible working hours with McDonald’s which allows me to manage my personal life.
McDonald’s offers jobs that set you up for life, as well as flexible hours, accredited training and a whole host of benefits. Come join us!
We are delighted to welcome an Irish success story, the Cregg Group, to Jobs Expo Cork. The company will be exhibiting at our event at the Clayton Silver Springs on Thursday 25th May.
Established in 1993, the Cregg Group offers a diverse range of products as well as services to a broad customer base. The Group has five divisions. These are:
Since 1993, Cregg Recruitment has provided their clients with tailored, reliable and cost-effective recruitment process outsourcing solutions. Cregg have offices in Shannon and Galway as well as Cork.
Cregg Recruitment is a wholly Irish-owned solutions provider. Their team of experienced consultants specialise in finding the right candidates in a number of fields, such as engineering, supply chain, quality, HR, sales and IT. In addition, they are experts in a number of highly regulated sectors such as medical devices, the pharmaceutical industry and electronics.
The company help clients meet contemporary business challenges such as increasing operational flexibility and reducing time to market. They do this by connecting clients to the right talent when it matters most.
Cregg’s consultants have an average of ten years professional experience in quality, human resources, recruitment and engineering. This spans the medical devices and pharmaceutical sectors as well as IT and telecommunications.
The company’s most recent venture, Cregg European Sales, has been in operation for four years. This offers a turnkey business solution to US companies that want to establish and grow sales in Europe. Therefore, it acts as the beachhead for American companies planning to develop a strong European presence.
Cregg International offers a “solutions through partnership approach” to enable Medical Technology companies establish a presence in Europe. They do this by providing access to a range of services, delivered by an experienced team of professionals based out of Ireland. Their property service hosts the largest North American investment in Ireland.
We are very pleased to announce that the South and East Cork Area Development, SECAD, will be joining us for Jobs Expo Cork on Thursday 25th May 2017.
SECAD works in partnership with state agencies such as the Education and Training Boards, SOLAS as well as local authorities and the community sector. In addition, they work with social partners such as employers, trade unions, and the farming and environmental sectors.
The government funds SECAD to roll out programmes, including the following:
The organisation provides employment supports to individuals and groups who are seeking employment, education or training. SECAD also provides an information service in five locations in East Cork, Ballincollig, Carrigaline, Cobh, Midleton and Youghal.
SECAD’s supports include mentoring, training courses, small grants and networking to people setting up their own business. Furthermore, under the Local and Community Development Programme, SECAD provides a range of supports to communities and individuals. These include funding for community projects, training courses for community groups, training programmes to support people who are seeking work or education. This also includes supports for mental health projects and youth projects. In addition, SECAD operates a community based rural transport service.
SECAD delivers the Employment Pathways Service (EPS) in targeted towns based on the highest level of deprivation.
This service focuses on the following elements:
BD Medical is a leading global medical technology company. They create medical technology, devices and laboratory equipment for a variety of needs across the healthcare continuum. BD will be joining us at Jobs Expo Cork. We spoke to Lisa Lindsay about opportunities with BD in Limerick and Dublin, as well as working for the company.
BD is expanding its footprint in Ireland across various businesses in Limerick and Dublin. It has exciting job openings for Software Engineers, Software Test Engineers, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Product Engineers and Scientists who want to work in the field of life sciences and medical devices.
In addition to the right technical experience and industry experience we look for an entrepreneurial spirit. You will need this to develop innovative solutions and products that can benefit all people around the world. Our new Centre in Limerick provides you with cutting edge technology and a creative environment. As a result, you'll be inspired to tap into your inner genius and develop not only your career but the world of healthcare.
A full induction, training and time spent meeting their team and relevant stakeholders. There is also a friendly, warm and inviting reception.
We are a purpose-driven company with a mission to advance the world of health. We deliver high-quality, affordable, profitable products that touch the life of every patient. Furthermore, we include the whole world in our work. Employees can enjoy an array of competitive benefits that support a healthy lifestyle and become part of a company that gives significant time, talent and resources to philanthropic and charitable efforts around the world.
You'll work in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment and you'll benefit from unique training and development opportunities, to maximise your career potential. A variety of initiatives and programmes offers our associates opportunities to grow and develop their careers, be rewarded and recognised for their efforts, and to ensure a balance between work and life.
We have been a strong employer presence in Ireland for the last 53 years. Our new Research and Development Centre of Excellence will be opening in Limerick very soon, as part of a €21 million investment. Once completed, it will house more than 200 high-tech positions and will become the R&D hub for Ireland. Join us and be our newest team member making the difference
We are very pleased to announce that the Department of Social Protection will be joining us at Jobs Expo Cork on 25th May 2017.
The Department of Social Protection supports the Minister for Social Protection with governmental, parliamentary and departmental duties. Their main functions are:
The Department serves a wide and diverse group of clients. This includes employed as well as unemployed people. However, they also work with families, people with disabilities, carers and pensioners. They administer over 70 different schemes and services. Consequently, the Department impacts the lives of almost everyone in Ireland.
Intreo is a new service from the Department of Social Protection. It is a single point of contact for employment and income support. Therefore, it provides a streamlined approach. As a result, Intreo offers practical, tailored employment services and supports for both jobseekers and employers.
EURES is the European Job Mobility Portal. It is a network that facilitates the free movement of workers across the EU, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. They also provide specific information and help employers and workers fill and find roles.
The Department helps also jobseekers gain new skills through training or education. It does this through providing courses for the unemployed. These include the Springboard+ and Momentum courses amongst others. In addition, the Department also offers back to education supports and training support grants.
Aimed at those looking for a new job or career, Ireland’s premier careers fair, Jobs Expo, returns to Cork on Thursday 25th May. The event takes place between 12pm and 7pm and features employers from a variety of sectors. These include ICT, medtech, healthcare, hospitality and retail, amongst others.
Exhibitors include multinationals such as BD Medical, Eurofins and McDonald’s as well as leading Irish employers, Adare Manor, Aspira, PhoneWatch and Peter Mark. Also in attendance will be the Government of the Isle of Man, who will showcase the variety of career opportunities on the island. In addition, US Immigration Attorney Caro Kinsella returns to advise attendees on how to obtain a US Visa to work in the USA.
Organisers have extended the event's opening times to 7pm to allow for evening attendance. “We decided to extend our event times to accommodate jobseekers who can’t get time off during the day,” says organiser Bronagh Cotter of Careers Unlimited.“We know from previous events that many attendees are already employed but looking for new challenges so we will be open until 7pm in the evening."
Jobs Expo Cork is run every 6 months at Clayton Hotel Silver Springs and brings thousands of job opportunities to Cork.
“Jobs Expo Cork has something for everyone. There will be vacancies for highly skilled professionals, graduates and school leavers, as well as people returning to work. We also have opportunities for people who need to upskill or are looking for a change in career direction," says Bronagh.
“Whatever their sector, companies need staff of all types of staff. Jobs Expo gives attendees the chance to see what’s on offer in a variety of companies and industries, including ones they may not have considered previously,” explains Bronagh.
As well as companies recruiting at the event, there will also be a series of talks from industry insiders at Jobs Expo’s Seminar Zone and Agenda Stage. Talks include opportunities with Aspira, FIT’s Software Development Apprenticeship Style Programme, and working in the USA. The Seminar Zone is free-of-charge to all attendees on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Finally, the very popular Career Clinic returns. Over the course of the day, jobseekers will be able to meet one-on-one with career development coaches. The coaches will offer expert professional development advice as well as help jobseekers land their dream job.
Those wishing to attend Jobs Expo Cork can register for free admission at www.jobsexpo.ie
JOBS EXPO CORK
Date: Thursday 25 May 2017
Time: 12pm – 7pm
Location: Clayton Hotel, Silver Springs, Tivoli, Cork
Entrance fee: FREE
Full details at: www.jobsexpo.ie
More information
Bronagh Cotter
Jobs Expo Cork
Tel: (01) 5311 280 / 087 646 3175
Email: bronagh@careers.ie
Web: www.jobsexpo.ie