Vodafone Graduate Programme
Here at Vodafone, we connect for a better future. We are a global Technology company that has a presence in over 25 countries. Become part of a company with purpose where you can grow your career and share our love of technology. Our Graduate programme is broken in to two streams; Commercial and Technology. The Future is Here. Ready?
Commercial Stream
In the commercial stream, you will experience two 9-month rotations in various departments from Consumer to HR, Commercial Operations to Finance and Business! Our ideal graduate is digitally focused with a curious mind-set and dedicated to building a better future for all.
Technology Stream
This stream of the programme is for candidates who love all things digital! As a technology graduate, you will experience three 6-month rotations working in our Technology and Digital teams where you will work towards ambitious solutions that equip us to connect for a better future.
Digital
We believe in a connected, Digital Society where data flows at speed connecting people, communities and things to the internet like never before so we can all connect for a better tomorrow.Â
Planet
We believe that business performance should not come at the cost of the environment. We are positive and optimistic that together we can create a future where good business and doing good are the same thing.
Inclusion for All
We believe that the opportunities and promise of a better digital future should be accessible to the many, not the fortunate few. We are an equal opportunities employer where you can bring your full self to work.
Graduate application timeline
September
Graduate Programme applications open
November
Applications close & evaluation of video interviews beginÂ
January
Experience Day in Vodafone HQ
September 2020
The Graduate Programme begins!
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A fun job with serious benefits
Here at Vodafone we want you to be able to bring your full self to work! That is why we are serious about benefits. When you join the Graduate Programme, you will enjoy a competitive salary and experience the Vodafone lifestyle! The benefits of being a Vodafone employee go beyond working for a global tech company and include our new Evolve platform which is a robust programme that takes care of everything you need from Mental Wellbeing to physical Fitness and everything in between!
Free gym
On-site salon
Birthday day off
Free phone bill
Flexible working hours
Exclusive discounts
3 additional charity days leave
Many more
What do I need to make an application for the Graduate Programme?
What does the application process involve?
When you apply for the Vodafone Graduate Programme, you will be asked to fill out an application form. This allows us to get to know you and your background of experience! You will attach your CV here so make sure it is in top shape!
Next step is psychometric testing. This allows us to see if you are the right match for the Vodafone culture! The Vodafone culture is all about the way you work to solve problems! You will learn more about the Vodafone Way if you are successful with your application and you will discover that we are not just interested in what you do, but how you do it!
Successful candidates will then be asked to do a video interview, which you can read more about below! The last round is the Experience Day where you will be invited to our office’s in January for our Experience Day that includes an interview and team work exercises!
Do I need a work permit to apply for the Vodafone Graduate Programme?
Everyone who applies must be fully eligible to work in Ireland for 18 months or more from the start date of the role. If you have applied for a work permit, it must be in effect from the 1st September 2020.
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Do you take extenuating circumstances into account on applications?
Yes. If you feel that you have extenuating circumstances, please contact us at graduate.recruitment@vodafone.com
Do you take extenuating circumstances into account on applications?
I was educated outside Ireland - can I still apply?
Any tips for when I am making an application?
Applications are made via a standard electronic application form. This needs to be completed as thoroughly as possible so take your time when going through this so you answer it to your very best!
You will be asked to provide initial information such as your personal details and education, and there will also be some further questions which are necessary to complete in as much detail as possible.
These are designed to capture information about your motivation to join our Graduate Programme and to understand your competencies in some of the areas we feel are important for all our employees to possess.
How do I answer the motivation questions?
How do I answer the competency-based questions?
To answer the competency based questions you should draw on your work experience, extra-curricular activities and student life! Please try to use examples from your most recent roles or situations. This will make it easier for you to recall some of the details.
Please be very specific about your contribution as an individual when you are giving an example.
Your responses should be structured in a particular way. We would like you to outline each situation by breaking it down into the following parts (STAR):
- Situation (what was the context)
- Task (what tasks or components were involved in the situation)
- Actions (what did you actually do, how did you do it, what was your thought process)
- Result (what was the outcome in that situation)
How does the application process work?
Can I withdraw my application if I change my mind?
What is the Psychometric Test?
If you're successful in Step 1, you will be invited to complete an online test to show us how good you are at making sense of data.
This is the psychometric testing and it will look at your numerical, verbal and logical skills.
This will give us insights in to how you work to resolve problems! This works best on your phone or tablet but will also work on a desktop.
How soon after each stage will I hear if I've been successful?
What is the online challenge?
If you're successful in step 1, you'll be invited to complete an online test to show us how good you are at making sense of data. The aptitude tests will look at your numerical, verbal and logical skills.
After that, we’ll ask you to complete some short simulations to see how you would respond to the type of situations you may encounter working at Vodafone. This is an inductive reasoning test that is designed to test how candidates think - both short term, long term and strategically.
What will the online interview involve?
You will have a 15 - 20 minute video interview. It would be really beneficial to think about why Vodafone is the right place for you - we think it's great here but we want to know why you want to join us. The video will start and questions will appear. You will have time to answer and record your answer – you will have 3 chances to record each answer so don’t worry if you don’t get it right the first time! Make sure you do it in a quiet place where you won’t be interrupted!
It’s useful to structure your answers using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result). We are looking for you to explain a little bit about the situation you were in, the task you were trying to complete, the action you personally took to get to a resolution, and the result of your efforts. This helps us to really understand the example you're referring to.
If you have any difficulty contact: graduate.recruitment@vodafone.com
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