S2 Ep2: Meet Auxilion: A DCU Virtual Careers Fair Podcast Special

DCU Careers Consultant, Siobhan Murphy chats
with Clara Amarante, People and Talent Partner at
Auxilion ahead of the upcoming DCU Virtual Careers Fair
taking place on October 15th from 11am to 3pm. 

If you’re interested in working in the IT sector after
graduation, Clara discusses her top tips for getting into the IT
world, the kind of graduates they are looking for and the
opportunities awaiting you at Auxilion. 

00:00- 01:00 Introduction


Introduction of speakers Siobhan Murphy (DCU Career Consultant)
and Clara Amarante, People and Talent Partner with Auxilion.


Quick introduction of today’s topic: Discussion on Auxilion and
what the company can offer students.





01:00-1:50 Who are Auxilion?


Award winning provider of IT services, delivering bespoke
solutions to the private and public sector in Ireland and the UK.


Project management, project delivery, consulting, digital and
managed services.





1:50-3:00 What roles Auxilion are hiring for?


Looking for; development leads, senior office 365 developer,
database architects, website support engineer.


Executive assistant, network and security engineers and
accountants.





3:00-6:20 What disciplines is Auxilion looking for and
what is the application process?


Looking for third year students and graduates in IT, specialising
in website support. 


Start at entry level and build up skill set from working with
different teams.


Recruiters do a telephone screening before a CV goes to a hiring
manager.


Hiring managers shortlist and interview candidates, and an online
technical exam is administered.


Candidates may also need to take an English language test.





6:20-7:50 Top tips for those applying to work at
Auxilion


Tailor your CV to the job you're applying for.


Have a good cover letter, show something different, set yourself
apart.


Show your personality, it could be the deciding factor





7:50-9:30 Learning and Development programs within the
company?


Employees are the centre of everything.


Personal Development Plans three times a year, mid year and end
of year reviews.


These help employees to set up a career path.


Close manager- employee relationships.





9:30-11:50 Top Tips for those pursuing work in IT/ at
Auxilion


Keep an open mind, working with different companies leads to
different opportunities.


Many opportunities for lateral movement within Auxilion, new
systems, new processes.


Opportunities for geographical movement around Ireland and the
UK.


Within the IT world there are so many opportunities, don't get
pigeonholed.





11:50-12:59 Final Remarks 


Thank yous and goodbyes.