Vodafone Ireland announces 30 new positions as part of its industry-leading Graduate Programme
22 October 2019
Vodafone Ireland announces 30 new positions as part of its industry-leading Graduate Programme
· To date, 89% of Vodafone Ireland's graduate intake have secured permanent roles within the company
· Vodafone offers flexible working, access to the onsite gym and wellness centre, access to exclusive Vodafone products and services and a day off on your birthday”
Vodafone Ireland has today announced it is taking applications for its 2020 graduate programme in which 30 graduate positions have been made available, an increase of ten positions on last year. Vodafone's industry-leading graduate programme, which is now in its 10th year, gives college graduates from all disciplines the opportunity to learn and develop the skills they require for a career in digital specialities. To date, the Vodafone Graduate Programme experience has proven extremely popular, with 89% of the intake from 2015 to 2019* progressing to secure permanent roles within the company.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work in a commercial or technology stream for 18 months. Graduates who secure positions within the commercial stream will enjoy two nine-month rotations in its Consumer, Vodafone Business, Commercial Operations, Strategy, HR or Finance departments. Technical graduates will enjoy three six-month rotations working in Vodafone’s Technology and Digital teams. Over the course of the 18-month programme, graduates play a key role in helping to develop new capabilities to deliver world-leading technology that enhances the lives of our customers, creating a digital society as we connect for a better future.
Participants of the Vodafone Graduate Programme can also avail of impressive benefits including flexible working, a free onsite gym, free phone bill, exclusive discounts, as well as a day off on their birthday.
James Magill, Human Resources Director at Vodafone Ireland,commented: “For ten years now, Vodafone has been providing Ireland's graduates with diverse and challenging experiences across the business and therefore kick-starting many careers in tech.
"I am pleased to announce today that Vodafone is making 30 graduate positions available as part of its 2020 graduate programme. The successful graduates will be given the opportunity to lead on fulfilling projects and challenging experiences within their chosen field of interest. In so doing, they will play a significant role in contributing to the continued success of the Irish business. It’s no surprise, therefore, that so many graduates go on to secure permanent roles within the business - over the past five years alone, 89% of our graduates did just that."
Rachel Healy, a current participant in Vodafone's Graduate Programme, commented:"Taking part in the Vodafone Graduate Programme has given me hands on experience in a variety of departments, as well as the chance to work with so many skilled and interesting people along the way. Working in a company that offers such a diverse range of disciplines means I'm constantly learning and developing my own set of skills. The Vodafone Graduate Programme experience has been hugely positive and has been an extremely positive first step towards a career in technology."
To apply for the Vodafone Graduate Programme, please visit https://n.vodafone.ie/careers/graduates.html
Applications close on 4th November 2019.
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*Graduate scheme intake: 2015- 2017: 86% / 2016-2018: 93% / 2017-2019: 88%
