Introduction
We offer you through participation in the programme an opportunity to identify an intelligent, highly-motivated employee willing to learn and perform a range of functions. In addition to being a cost-effective method of meeting immediate human resource needs. Participation in this programme is considered by many to be the most effective means of identifying and evaluating potential graduate employees. Furthermore, participation in such initiatives ensures that the profile of employers is raised considerably among the student population.
The CECD supports employers in meeting their manpower needs by introducing them to the Service and by providing them with opportunities to meet both immediate and long-term human resource needs.
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What we offer
- Information on availability of students, covering timing, disciplines and skills sets.
- We will contact you prior to each placement period to confirm your
requirements.
- Preselection of students for specific assignments, based on your requirements.
- A range of CVs for review.
- We will make Interview arrangements for you.
- Monitoring of students’ performance during the placement period.
- Advisory service in relation to issues with students during placement.
- Opportunity to interact with faculty and, in so doing, to become familiar with the teaching and research expertise as well as the overall facilities on campus.
- Opportunity to nominate students for annual Cooperative Education Award.
Information on UL programmes and expertise
- Introductions to relevant academic departments and faculty members to discuss final-year projects, collaborative research, or opportunities to sponsor postgraduate students.
- Information on the employment record of UL graduates as recorded in the annual First Destinations survey of graduates.
- Access to information on course details, research activities and graduate output in disciplines of interest to employers.
- Access to opportunities for continuing professional development.
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How to contact us
- Address: Cooperative Education & Careers Division, University of Limerick
- Website: www.ul.ie/coop/coop (for e-mail addresses of members of staff)
- Telephone: (061) 202044
- Fax: (061) 330976
- Hours of business: 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m, Monday to Friday
What you can expect from us
You are entitled to expect friendly and competent staff who will:
- Provide you with relevant information on the range of services we provide, as well as on University programmes and expertise.
- Facilitate you in identifying and meeting students who have the appropriate academic, personal and work-related skills
- Introduce you to faculty members with relevant expertise in research or professional areas.
What we can expect from you
You can help us provide the most effective service by:
- Providing us with clear job descriptions for graduate vacancies;
- Giving adequate notice for us to advertise your vacancies;
- Notifying us of the appropriate point of contact within your organisation;
- Ensuring equal opportunities to all candidates, without discrimination.
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