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The Irish Defence Forces will be joining Virtual Recruitment Expo again. Their recruitment team will be looking for new talent to join their ranks between 10am and 4pm on Thursday, 13th May. Don't forget to register and upload your CV so all employers can see. Furthermore, get FREE ACCESS to all live webinars and Google Digital Garage.

Careers in the Irish Defence Forces

The Irish Defence Forces is the military of Ireland. They encompass the Army, the Naval Service, the Air Corps and the Reserve Defence Forces.

The Army is a standing force and provides the primary capabilities for joint military operations at home and combined military Peace Support Operations abroad.

The Naval Service is the State’s principal seagoing agency with a general responsibility to meet contingent and actual maritime defence requirements. It is tasked with a variety of defence and other roles.

The role of the Air Corps under the Defence Act is to contribute to the security of the State by providing for the Military Air Defence of its airspace.

Officer Cadetships

The Defence Forces are also looking to enlist Officer Cadets. A Cadet is a Military Officer in training. Officers are the leaders, decision makers and managers of the Defence Forces. They are the platoon commanders in the Army, the pilots in our Air Corps, and the navigators and engineers in the Naval Service. An Officer leads, directs and motivates our frontline troops.

The role comes with very real mental and physical challenges. Officers are expected to lead from the front in all situations. Officer Cadets engage in 15 months training in the Military College, Curragh Camp, Kildare. Here, they cover many basic and practical soldier skills. Additionally, they learn military fields of study before taking up an operational appointment in the Permanent Defence Forces. The Defence Forces is looking for people who have the potential to:

After completing Officer training, cadets are commissioned into a Service Corp — Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry, Supply & Transport or Communications Information Systems. Furthermore, there are opportunities for development, growth, variety and responsibility will come your way.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or over and under 26 years of age on the date mentioned in the notice for the current competition.

WHAT IS THE TRAINING LIKE?

Cadetships

Cadets train for a total of 15 months. The training is conducted in the Military College, Defence Forces Training Centre, Co. Kildare. The purpose of cadet training is to develop character and leadership skills and instil a sense of duty and responsibility in the cadet. To benefit from that training, which is conducted in an environment of strict discipline, the cadet needs mental acuity and physical agility.

During training an Army Cadet masters basic military skills, such as rifle marksmanship, as well as developing the leadership skills required of an Army Officer. Air Corps and Naval Service Cadets also undertake leadership and foundation military training before specialising as pilots, navigators or engineers. On commissioning the new Officer takes up a leadership position in one of the Army Corps.

Boston Scientific will exhibit at Virtual Recruitment Expo. You will be able to log in and live chat and apply for their job vacancies from 10am to 4pm on Thursday, 13th May. Find out what career opportunities Boston Scientific can offer you. Don't forget to sign-up and upload your CV to get FREE ACCESS to their booth and all live webinars throughout the day.

About Boston Scientific

Boston Scientific is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices. For over 30 years, Boston Scientific has been a pioneer in the less-invasive medical device industry, developing a broad portfolio of innovative products, technologies and services, across a wide range of medical specialties. Their products help physicians and other medical professionals save lives and improve the quality of life of patients by providing alternatives to surgery. Their first International manufacturing facility was established in Ireland in 1994. There are currently 3 Irish locations-Galway, Cork and Clonmel with approximately 5700 employees.

Why work at Boston Scientific?

Last year they won gradirelands Best in Science Award for 2020!

Furthermore, they were voted 2nd best by students in the 'Employer of Choice' survey by Universum 2020.

Boston Scientific by numbers:

30 million patients treated each year

13,000 life-changing products

€920 million invested in R&D 3

2,000 employees in 40 countries across 6 continents

Boston Scientific was first established in Ireland in 1994 and has grown to be the largest medical device employer in Ireland, employing 5,700 people at its three Irish sites located in Galway, Cork and Clonmel:

Their Galway site serves their Interventional Cardiology, Peripheral Interventions and Endoscopy groups. Here, they manufacture over 3 million devices per year. It is the largest Boston Scientific facility in Ireland and the largest manufacturing facility in Boston Scientific’s global network.

In addition, their Cork facility manufactures over 5.6 million devices per year, serving their Cardiology, Rhythm & Vascular Group, Endoscopy, and Urology & Women’s Health.

And lastly, the Clonmel site manufactures pacemakers, defibrillators, spinal cord and deep brain stimulators and transformed over 250,000 lives.

What time will Boston Scientific Representative be online at?

Boston Scientific representatives will be online from 10am-4pm on Thursday, 13th May.

 

Irish Medtech Skillnet will sponsor Virtual Recruitment Expo. Furthermore, their team will be exhibiting between 10am and 4pm at their booth on Thursday, 13th May. Don't forget to sign-up today to get FREE ACCESS to all exhibitors, webinars and workshops.

About Irish Medtech Skillnet

Irish Medtech Skillnet is a learning network for companies of all sizes in the medical technology and engineering sector. Member companies work collaboratively to share best practice and to respond effectively to the specific skills needs of the sector. The network addresses both technical and non-technical skills needs of members. The objective of this national network is to enhance Ireland’s position as an emerging global medical technology hub by developing a strong talent base and enhancing the specialised knowledge and skills that exist within the sector.

Irish Medtech Skillnet works in partnership with Skillnet Ireland and our contracting organisation, the Irish Medtech Association (Ibec sector), the Irish Medtech Skillnet has over the past number of years grown substantially in direct response to the training needs of Industry.

The Irish Medtech Skillnet provides the following supports to Network Member Companies:
• Assist businesses to identify and address current and future skills needs
• Information regarding successful approaches to learning and talent development
• Guidance on achieving value for money when investing in learning and development
• Strategic programmes that enhance business innovation and sectoral competitiveness
• Flexible training and education programmes customised to the needs of the sector
• Innovative new programme design and development
• Leadership programmes for business owners and executives
• Certified and non-certified technical training
• Training relating to communication, problem-solving and other core skills
• Advice on gauging the effectiveness of training
• Access to a network of businesses within the sector
• Conferences, seminars, and other informal learning and networking events

Eager to fix your CV, but don't know where to start? Collette Bryson will be giving a talk, Top 10 Tips for an Effective CV on the Agenda Stage at 1:30pm at Virtual Recruitment Expo. Don't forget to register for FREE ADMISSION today so you can catch all the webinars live and speak with recruiters.

About Collette

Collette Bryson established Engage Life Coaching two and a half years ago after a 20-year career as a solicitor. For most of that time, her focus has been on career coaching and in particular career development, career transition and career change. She has helped numerous people who are job seeking find their direction and regain the confidence to apply for, interview for and be offered the job they want.

Collette holds a Diploma in Life and Executive Coaching from Positive Success Group and a Certificate in Career Coaching from Irish Lifecoach Institute.  She is also a qualified mediator.

Furthermore, she volunteers as a career coach at Jobcare, coaching unemployed people, has also facilitated their Jobnet course and has been a guest speaker with them on the topic of “Effective CV Production”. She has also volunteered at the Intreo Job Fair and Future Sparks Festival as well as at a prior Jobs Expo.

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