Graduates for International Growth applications (for companies) close in less than one week, so get your application in now. Here’s a reminder of what G4IG is about for companies;

Graduates 4 International Growth assists companies with ambitious growth plans in key markets to acquire a graduate market research resource and possible future business development capability.

Companies create one or more entry level graduate market researcher position(s). Graduate market researchers will work overseas for 12 months to complete a project related to companies’ growth plans. Prior to the overseas placement, Graduates will spend 6 months in Ireland. During this initial induction period Graduates will attend 18 days of skills modules while working with companies.

This is the 3rd time we’ve opened G4IG up to companies, and there a two questions that I’m often asked;

•  Graduates often have several years experience before , after and during their degree.  I’m always impressed by the quality and volume of CV’s that we recieve. We help with screening, and will shortlist candidates (you choose how many, and skills required).
• As a company, the projects getting the best results are ones where you already have an intrastructure in the target market. This can be your own office, of using a partner to ‘host’ the graduate.

If you don’t believe the good things we’re saying about G4IG, check out what the companies and graduates say about G4IG in this video.

Information and Application Details for Companies

If you are a company interested in learning more about Graduates 4 International Growth, go to Graduates 4 International Growth (G4IG) Company Information.

Information and Application Details for Graduates

If you are a graduate interested in opportunities available through Graduates 4 International Growth, go to G4IG Information and Application Details for Graduates

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If you’re not familiar with Enterprise Ireland’s initiative of Graduates 4 International Growth (G4IG), then perhaps it’s time you were, as this is a great idea that needs getting out there. The aim of Graduates 4 International Growth (G4IG) is to assist Enterprise Ireland client companies in acquiring future business development capability.

Through G4IG, 50 graduates with potential to be the next generation of business development executives will be matched with 50 ambitious internationally trading companies. Support is available for companies for key   activities in relation to recruiting, hiring and training a graduate . Graduates will be provided with a structured means of applying new skills in business development within their hiring companies.

Graduates 4 International Growth (G4IG) is 18 months in duration, with participants based a minimum of 12 months in an overseas market.  During the programme,  candidates will also undertake a Post-Graduate Diploma in International Growth with UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, where through the application of various modules (including Developing Customer Value Propositions, Implementing the International Sales Process, and Culture and Society: ‘The Challenge of International Business’) they will develop practical international business skills.

Enterprise Ireland Clients proposing to hire candidates must outline on their application a project (related to market investigation) that they would like their graduate to undertake. Graduate projects must meet various criteria. Further details are available at www.enterprise-ireland.com/G4IG

Update: Some text changed to clarifiy the nature of the G4IG programme.

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