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50 new jobs in Temple Bar with IBAT College – Apply here!

IBAT College will be creating 50 new jobs in Dublin City Centre with the launch of their new

Temple Bar Campus. The 16,000 sq-foot campus will cater for more than 2,000 third-level full

and part-time students with courses due to start this September.

The jobs on offer will be in the full spectrum of departments within the college including:

Lecturing

Admissions

Marketing

Administration

IT

Those interested in applying should send an email, with a cover note and CV to:

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recruitment at IBAT

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50 new jobs in Temple Bar with IBAT College – Apply here!

IBAT College will be creating 50 new jobs in Dublin City Centre with the launch of their new Temple Bar Campus. The 16,000 sq-foot campus will cater for more than 2,000 third-level full and part-time students with courses due to start this September.

The jobs on offer will be in the full spectrum of departments within the college including:

Lecturing

Admissions

Marketing

Administration

IT

Those interested in applying should send an email, with a cover note and CV to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Details of Open Days at IBAT College Dublin

IBAT College Dublin is hosting Open Days in Temple Bar and Swords as follows:

Date to be confirmed: MBA Taster Session, Temple Bar Campus; English Language Event, Temple Bar Campus

June 13th: Open Evening, Temple Bar

June 20th: Accounting Open Evening, Swords Campus

July 18th: Open Evening, Swords Campus

July 25th: Opening Day, Temple Bar Campus

Check back closer to the date for more details on each event.

* Discover new career opportunities
* See our unique and modern facilities
* Talk to our course content experts and the lecturers who teach on all our courses

Location Temple Bar: IBAT House, 16-19 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2.
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Location Swords IBAT House, Forster Way, Swords, Co Dublin.
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We look forward to meeting you.

Previous Open Days and Events:

Choices Fair: RDS, Dublin. March 6th, 7th and 8th.

Postgrad Ireland Fair: RDS, Dublin. February 15th.

Career Zoo: Mansion House, Dublin. February 11th and 12th.

Temple Bar Campus - Open Day

Wednesday 18th January 2012 from 12.00 pm - 6.00 pm.

This will offer you the opportunity to view our brand new Temple Bar City Centre Campus and speak to dedicated course advisors about your options or simply take a prospectus away to read.

Swords Campus - ACCA Open Evening

April 26th: Open Evening, Swords Campus

Wednesday 25th January 2012 from 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm.

This will offer you the opportunity to speak to our dedicated Accouting and Finance course advisor about the courses starting in February 2012.

Temple Bar Campus - Open Evening

May 2nd: Open Evening, Temple Bar Campus

Thursday, 9th February 2012 from 5.00pm - 7.00pm

Visit our Temple Bar City Centre Campus for a tour and speak to dedicated course advisors about your options. We have a range of courses starting in February (MBA, ACCA, HETAC Business Degrees, short courses in IT and Computing) and this will be your last chance to sign up. Talk to us to find out more about them or simply pick up a prospectus or course information pack on the day.

   

IBAT College Goes Urban Style

IBAT College has just opened its new Campus in the heart of Dublin City. It’s Temple Bar location offers students’ top class education facilities in the city’s ‘left bank’ surrounded by a host of amenities and a location steeped in history and culture.

The revamped building on Wellington Quay covers five floors and has an outstanding position overlooking the River Liffey. It will provide the staff and students IBAT College Dublin Campus with first class education facilities as well as greater overall space, enabling the college to grow. Facilities include a dedicated MBA floor with debating chamber, auditorium, break-out areas and project working space. The third floor features IT labs and a ‘Laptop Bar’, incorporating the latest software and wireless technologies. The penthouse, overlooking some of Dublin's most iconic landmarks is dedicated to library and study space.

"We are delighted that construction is completed on our new campus in Temple Bar. Students will now have the opportunity to enroll in an internationally accredited programme within a state of the art facility in the centre of Dublin. From the MBA debating chamber to the penthouse library overlooking the Liffey, students can expect a superior experience from July 11th’.

IBAT College Dublin - Front of Building IBAT College Dublin - Temple Bar
IBAT College Dublin - Wellington Quay IBAT College Dublin - Temple Bar

This is excellent news for the College and will benefit many people in Dublin City by offering a more convenient location for those looking to upskill. We will be able to offer our learners the very best facilities and a modern workplace for staff, while also offering the very best in terms of the quality of our courses and even more personal attention from our lecturers.

IBAT College, Temple Bar opens its doors on July 11th and is enrolling now!

   

Grad Ireland Summer Fair

IBAT College will be attending the Grad Ireland Fair on Wednesday the 15th June.

Please feel free to come and talk to us about our course offerings on the day if you are in attendance.

   

And the Winner is...€1000 Towards Your Tuition Fees

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IBAT College is delighted to announce that the winner of the  €1000 Towards Your Tuition Fees Competition is Fiona Daly from Dublin.

Well Done Fiona!


   

Accounting for Your Career

Accounting for your career

Despite the recession there are still plenty of opportunities out there for accountants, although, with competition stiff, you will need to be flexible and committed to impress employers.

While the recession has taken its toll on almost every industry and profession in Ireland, accountancy is holding up remarkably well. In fact, now is a good time to be an accountant as, according to recruitment agencies, there has been a significant increase in accountancy jobs on the market over the past six months. Sigmar has seen an almost 20pc increase in accountancy recruitment since last summer, while Hays is reporting a 35pc rise in permanent positions on offer since November.

According to Careers Register, the accountancy and finance arm of the CPL Group, the busiest sectors include insurance, pharmaceuticals and banking. Hays is seeing an increase in roles in financial services, energy and waste management, and IT has been resilient throughout. Meanwhile, Sigmar is seeing the biggest demand in risk, compliance and auditing areas, while Robert Half has seen an increase in the motor trade.

“Bigger companies are starting to recruit again. The Irish SME market is very tough because companies are really struggling with cash flow, but the larger multinationals are hiring,” says Paul McClatchie of Careers Register.

Increase in contract positions

All of the recruiters have seen an increase in the number of contract positions available, but say this shouldn’t discourage potential candidates. “A lot of companies are doing ‘try before you buy’. They’re taking people on on a contract basis, but not  necessarily on a temporary basis. They’re seeing how things go, and if they go well they’ll take the people on permanently. There are definitely career opportunities now,” says Ken Harbourne of Robert Half.

Malwina Koperwas of Sigmar agrees: “We’re definitely placing many more contract positions as opposed to permanent roles, and very often they lead into permanent employment. People can be discouraged by contracts but sometimes they can be as good as permanent jobs; in any case, even if you’re in a permanent job there are no guarantees,” she says.

The evolution of accountancy roles during the recession has meant that accountants are now taking on more tasks and having to diversify. However, Koperwas believes this is a positive move, as it allows accountants to develop their skills, which will ultimately lead to greater opportunities. “Due to the fact that all employers had to consolidate roles and cut costs, the majority of jobs at the moment have a wider scope. Those jobs are more interesting, multidisciplinary and enable people to use all of  their skills as opposed to feeling restricted and pigeonholed,” she says.

Competition for jobs remains high

The downside of the recession is that, although the accountancy jobs market is recovering, competition for jobs remains very high. “The calibre of person in the market has improved. There are exceptional people who are going for jobs. When you go for an interview now you’re up against real talent. For the first time we’re getting super candidates going for jobs and not getting them,” says Harbourne.

“Clients are being very strategic in their hires. They’re looking for candidates who are the right fit and they’re willing to hold out until they find the perfect person,” confirms Maureen Lynch of Hays.

When applying for a new position, Dave Riordan of Careers Register says it is necessary to invest a lot of time in honing your CV, including tweaking it for each role you apply for, and researching the company and the market. “The key is for candidates to differentiate themselves, find their own specialisms and be much more strategic in their approach to finding jobs at the moment. The more organised you are about it the more you boost your prospects.”

At interview stage you have to be very prepared and have done your research, says Lynch. “Prepare in the same way as if you were doing your final exams. In the interview there at two things you have to do – one is to convince the employer that you can do the job, and the other is to convince the employer that you want the job. The second is as important as the first. You might have all the skills and experience in the world, you might be exactly what they’re looking for on paper, but if you don’t convince them that you want the job they’re not going to hire you.

“It’s very tough for graduates at the moment. My advice would be don’t be driven by the bottom line at this stage in your careers, right now experience is absolutely key. Even if it’s just a short-term opportunity, it can give you the experience you require. Even if you have to work for free, work for free,” she says.

Harbourne agrees. “My advice for somebody who’s a graduate would be to get into an organisation. Offer your services for free – see it as your own internship. That’s how you gain experience and you can target specific organisations you want to work with.

“Unpaid internships are commonplace on the continent. For a graduate with no experience the only way to get ahead is for people to see how hard-working you are,” he says.

At Careers Register, they are also advising accountants to make the most of opportunities to upskill and undertake further training. “It’s the accountants who are highly qualified who are getting the opportunities – the ones who are doing extra courses, who are expanding their horizons and looking at all sorts of salary and location options and are willing to travel,” says Riordan.

Opportunites for travel

A willingness to travel is something that Harbourne also encourages, saying there are real professional opportunities in London, Edinburgh and Zurich right now. “I think it looks really good to have international experience on your CV – it shows huge initiative and great drive. Employers consider international experience very highly on a CV. You can move up the ladder very quickly if you’re internationally flexible,” he says.

And when it come to looking for jobs in the current market, flexibility is key. “You need to be flexible on your salary, location, benefits, and that goes for graduates right up to qualified accountants with experience,” affirms Lynch.

Source:

www.businessandleadership.com

   

Information on Education and Training Opportunities in Ireland

In Ireland, the Department of Education and Science. is responsible for the education system. Education is compulsory from age 6 to 16 or until students have completed three years of second level (post primary) education. Information on the system and developments in education can be found on the DES website.

The International Education Board Ireland was set up in 1993 by the Irish government to facilitate and support the development of Ireland as an International education centre. The IEBI responds to queries form overseas students regarding study options in Ireland.

Another source of information for overseas students is the Irish Council for International Students

Researching Higher Education Opportunities
The higher education or third level sector in Ireland is comprised of universities, technological colleges and teacher training colleges (colleges of education), also some non State aided private / independent colleges.

Applying to College - Undergraduate Courses
Application for full time undergraduate degree or higher certificate courses validated in the Republic of Ireland are made through the Central Applications Office (CAO). The CAO provides a handbook and application pack lisitng all the courses available and how to apply. You can also access this information and complete your application online. Some higher education institutions require residents (past or present) outside the EU to apply directly to the institution. In this case applicants need to contact the institution directly regarding application procedures. Also if the education institution you have chosen is not part of the CAO system you need to contact them directly.

Post Graduate Courses
There is no central applications system for postgraduate study. Enquiries should be made directly to the relevant third level institution.

Costs
For EU students attending approved third level courses, the "Undergraduate Free Fees Scheme" implemented by the Department of Education and Science covers cost of tuition but does not cover the cost of registration, examinations and students services. For more information contact the Department of Education and Science. As a postgraduate student you can expect to pay tuition fees. You may be eligible for a grant. Again the relevant third level institution should be contacted or the Department of Education and Science.

Recognition of Qualifications
If you need clarification about ecuivalency of qualifications obtained outside Ireland, contact the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI)

 European Network of Information Centres/National Academic Recognition Information Centre
The ENIC/NARIC is a network of national centres created to help improve the academic recognition of international awards and facilitating the integration of national education systems. The NARIC Centre in Ireland is located in the NQAI.
Source:
www.ncge.ie
   

Ireland`s Best Days Are Yet To Come

US PRESIDENT Barack Obama said Ireland as a small country had inspired so many others and predicted that our best days as a nation were yet to come.

Speaking to an energised crowd of tens of thousands in Dublin, Mr Obama spoke of his Irish roots, the country’s relationship with America and challenges facing the two nations.

In an uplifting and reflective speech lasting 24 minutes, Mr Obama also praised our education system which he said had created some of the best entrepreneurs in the world.

Opening his address in the College Green, he joked that he had come home to find the apostrophe in his name.

Thanking Taoiseach Enda Kenny and his wife Fionnuala for their warm welcome, Mr Obama also paid tribute to Dr Garret FitzGerald, commending the late taoiseach’s belief in the power of education, youth and peace.

He described how as a young politician in Chicago, he had told locals who could not pronounce his name that it was Irish.

Then, Mr Obama reflecting on links between Ireland and America, said: "We are bound by history, shared friendship and values. That’s why I’ve come here today, as America’s president, to reaffirm those bonds of affection."

Mr Obama said he had received a warm welcome in Moneygall, Co Offaly, from his "long-lost eighth cousin", Henry.

He imagined what it must have been like for his distant relative, Falmouth Kearney, who had emigrated to New York in 1850.

"But standing there in Moneygall, I could not but think how heartbreaking it must have been for that great-great-great grandfather of mine and so many others to part, to watch Donegal’s coast and Dingle’s cliffs recede, to leave behind all they knew in that something better lay over the horizon."

He said generations of Irish people had made sacrifices with the belief of creating new lives in America. This American dream of a better life was passed onto their children, he said, adding: "Never has a nation so small inspired so much in another. Irish signatories are on our family documents, Irish blood was spilled on our battle fields, Irish sweat built our great cities."

Mr Obama again reflected on the friendship between 19th century anti-slave campaigner Frederick Douglass and Irish liberator Daniel O’Connell, as well as the Irish roots behind former US presidents such as Ronald Reagan and John F Kennedy.

"You could say there has always been a little green behind the red, white and blue," he added.

Mr Obama also spoke of challenges currently facing Ireland and America.

"Both of our nations have faced great trials in recent years, including recessions so severe that many of our people are still trying to fight their way out and naturally our concern turns to our families, our friends and our neighbours."

He said Ireland had faced dark times before, including during our occupation.

"Yours is a history frequently marked by the greatest of trials and deepest of sorrow. But yours is also a history of proud and defiant endurance."

Ireland had a "resilient history" and was a nation to "beat all the odds, he said.

Mr Obama praised Ireland’s education system, noting that the country had produced some of the best entrepreneurs in the world.

He added: "I see those people here today and know that Ireland will succeed."
He praised the peace process, and said the recent elections in the North had attracted little international attention.

Ireland needed to inspire the next generation, he said.

"This little country that inspires the biggest things, your best days are still ahead. Our greatest triumphs in America and Ireland alike are still to come."

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Launch Fee for MBA closing 31st May

The exceptional launch fee we have in place on the MBA programme here in the college is drawing to a close. The last date to avail of this offer is 31st May. You can complete a full time MBA programme for €5000 or a part time MBA programme for €2950 per annum. From the 1st June the fees will be as follows €6000 for the full time programme and €3500 per annum for the Part Time.

Along with interactive lectures, students can avail of many networking events and exposure to industry experts in the form of guest lecturers we will provide. For more information on the programme please visit www.ibat.ie

   

ACCA has launched Foundations in Accountancy

ACCA has launched Foundations in Accountancy, a new flexible suite of entry-level awards, designed to meet the needs of both students and employers.
Foundations in Accountancy was created after detailed consultation with employers, learning providers, members, students and other professional accountancy bodies and regulators.
Foundations in Accountancy provides a solid grounding in financial and management accounting, and includes a module in professionalism and ethical behaviour.

The awards include:

  • Introductory Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting
  • Intermediate Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting
  • Diploma in Accounting and Business
  • Certified Accounting Technician Qualification (CAT), which includes specialist papers and work experience in audit, tax and financial management.
'With Foundations in Accountancy, students will benefit from the flexible range of entry points, meaning they can begin at the right level for them, and then progress through the awards,' said Alan Hatfield, ACCA's director of learning. 'And when it comes to flexibility, they can complete qualifications in their own time, selecting those which best suit their own career needs and aspirations.'
Foundations in Accountancy also sees certification awarded at each level, helping students to monitor their progress, and helping employers to recruit and train to meet their own business needs. The practical content means that the knowledge students gain is directly applied to the workplace, offering immediate benefits to existing and prospective employers.

'Increasingly, employers need to know that they are taking on competent employees in account-support roles, often referred to as an accounting technician role,' continued Hatfield. 'Employers can be assured that Foundations in Accountancy will train individuals to high standards, and that their training will be recognised all over the world.
With Foundations in Accountancy, employers can also be assured that candidates have the right professional and ethical skills that are required in the workplace in a junior accounting or technician role. The syllabi span the key elements of financial and management accounting at all levels offered, and also include an Accountant in Business exam at the Diploma level, which puts students' new knowledge into a legal, economic and regulatory context.

'Through Foundations in Accountancy, ACCA continues to provide opportunities for talented people, whatever their background or prior learning, to progress to become a professional accountant.'

   

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  1. Valid, current student ID that includes name, date, and a photo.
  2. If the student does not have a current student ID with name date and photo, the student must instead provide a valid, photo ID, and corroborating evidence of current enrollment:

    • Official, current non-photo student ID with name and date
    • Official, current school transcript indicating name of school and student
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IBAT College will be creating 50 new jobs in Dublin City Centre with the launch of their new

Temple Bar Campus. The 16,000 sq-foot campus will cater for more than 2,000 third-level full

and part-time students with courses due to start this September.

The jobs on offer will be in the full spectrum of departments within the college including:

Lecturing

Admissions

Marketing

Administration

IT

Those interested in applying should send an email, with a cover note and CV to:

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IBAT College Dublin is hosting Open Days in Temple Bar and Swords as follows: Date to be confirmed: MBA Taster Session, Temple Bar Campus; English Language Event, Temple Bar Campus June 13th: Open Evening, Temple Bar June 20th: Accounting Open Evening, Swords Campus July 18th: Open Evening, Swords Campus July 25th: Opening Day, Temple Bar Campus Check back closer to the date for more details on each event. * Discover new career opportunities
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IBAT College has just opened its new Campus in the heart of Dublin City. It’s Temple Bar location offers students’ top class education facilities in the city’s ‘left bank’ surrounded by a host of amenities and a location steeped in history and culture. The revamped building on Wellington Quay covers five floors and has an outstanding position overlooking the River Liffey. It will provide the staff and students with first class education facilities as well as greater overall space, enabling the college to grow. Facilities include a dedicated MBA floor with debating chamber, auditorium, break-out areas and project working space. The third floor features IT labs and a ‘Laptop Bar’, incorporating the latest software and wireless technologies. The penthouse, overlooking some of Dublin's most iconic landmarks is dedicated to library and study space. "We are delighted that construction is completed on...

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IBAT College will be attending the Grad Ireland Fair on Wednesday the 15th June. Please feel free to come and talk to us about our course offerings on the day if you are in attendance.

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And the Winner is...€1000 Towards Your Tuition Fees

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IBAT College is delighted to announce that the winner of the  €1000 Towards Your Tuition Fees Competition is Fiona Daly from Dublin.

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Ministers Quinn and Bruton Launch New International Brand for Education in Ireland The Minister for Education and Skills Mr Ruairí Quinn T.D. and the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mr. Richard Bruton T.D. today (24/03/2011) jointly launched “Education in Ireland” - the new umbrella brand for marketing the Irish higher education and the English Language Sectors internationally. The new brand is one of the commitments in the Programme for a National Government 2011-2016. The Minister for Education and Skills Mr Ruairí Quinn T.D. and the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mr. Richard Bruton T.D. today (24/03/2011) jointly launched “Education in Ireland” - the new umbrella brand for marketing the Irish higher education and the English Language Sectors internationally. The new brand is one of the commitments in the Programme for a National Government 2011-2016. The drive to promote...

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A SHORTAGE of quality IT computer graduates has cost Ireland almost 200 hi-tech jobs which will now go to Romania instead. Intel Ireland was on the short list for the jobs, but was beaten by Romania, which offered a better supply of suitable graduates and what is believed to be a slightly more attractive financial package of tax and other breaks. Last month Romania, which has been actively targeting the IT sector for jobs, announced a multi-million euro investment in a new Intel Software Development Centre.

It will focus on the best use of devices such as smartphones, smart TVs and in-vehicle infotainment systems. Securing the go-ahead for the new centre would have been a significant boost for research in Intel Ireland which employs about 5,000 people, mostly in manufacturing. A small but growing minority is employed in research, especially at TCD and UCC. Sources said Ireland lost the jobs because it could not guarantee the supply...

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Demand for postgraduate courses is reaching a record level, as students scramble for places. The latest figures, for September last, show that more than 17,000 students have registered an interest in pursuing a postgraduate qualification. The figure was compiled by the Post Graduate Applications Centre (PAC) in Galway, an offshoot of the Central Applications Office. The PAC Office handles all postgraduate applications on behalf of the universities, except UCD and UL. More than 30,000 students graduate from the seven Irish universities abd 14 Institutes of technology each year. With bleak employment prospects, many are looking to their postgraduate qualification to help unlock the job market. Demand for places now regularly exceees availability. There are more than 3,000 applicants for the Higher Diploma in Education currently awaiting a decision on their application. Many have already spent a number of years ib either part-time teaching...

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The regular way of getting a new job is to search through newspapers or through jobs websites, then finding ones that could potentially fit you and send your CV off to some faceless company, and subsequently waiting. If you are looking for a job, there can be a lot of waiting around for feedback. Companies generally have multiple other things on their plate than just hiring you. There are alternative ways (and possibly smarter ways) to get that job, and while you are waiting to hear back why not try out one or two of them. Employers are looking for top class candidates to interview, and with the unemployment rate in Ireland at 13.8% there are potentially hundreds of people applying for the same job as you. And because of this it’s that little bit harder to stand out, the chance that your CV will be rise to the top is that little bit lower. Our tips will help you to be that little bit more outstanding than you already...

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According to Abrivia’s Salary Survey, the IT industry appeared to have turned a corner in the second half of 2009. This turn for the better continued unabated throughout the whole of 2010. In fact, it accelerated substantially. With Ireland facing arguably the most challenging economic period in the history of the State, the future for the IT industry is very robust and should comfortably navigate the choppy waters ahead facing the country. This positive outlook for the industry has been reflected in the upward movement of salaries and daily rates for IT professionals.
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Recent figures suggest that things are gradually beginning to improve, and records show that those who have attained a good educational level generally find it easier to secure employment.

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IBAT Swords Campus

IBAT College,
IBAT House,
Forster Way,
Swords,
Co Dublin.

Call +353-1-8075055
Email enquiry@ibat.ie