Collaborative Recruitment & Talent Development Podcast
Graduate talent development is recognised as being critical for UK Plcs’ success in an increasingly competitive global economy.
Parity has over 18 years experience of delivering Graduate Recruitment and development Programmes in partnership with the UK Cabinet Office, The Department for Employment and Learning, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and Invest Northern Ireland.
During that time we have worked closely with over 3000 companies to support their growth and talent development, ensuring that we help them find the right graduate talent to support their business growth. Over 5000 graduates have impacted the UK economy during this period, and Parity has been at the forefront of developing these graduates and helping them onto the career ladder.
In these podcasts we listen to the experiences of the graduates, companies, Government Agencies and business leaders.
For more details of the Graduate Development programmes we run, please click here. |
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Mark, an E2 course participant, talks about the work he did for McCauley Trailers ( www.mccauleys.co.uk). Mark’s task was to increase the company’s export sales revenue. Through his research, ongoing communication and site visits, Mark acquired new customers in Norway, Sweden, France and Poland. During the 9 months of the programme, Mark’s work secured £670,000 of sales revenue for McCauley Trailers.  | Description: Mark, an E2 course participant, talks about the work he did for McCauley Trailers ( www.mccauleys.co.uk). Mark’s task was to increase the company’s export sales revenue. Through his research, ongoing communication and site visits, Mark acquired new cu... Tags: Sales, Revenue
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Pub: 04/03/2010 00:06:27
(6.82 MB)
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Jenny is a celebrity chef who is currently working closely with Mairead at Willow Brook Foods in the field of New Product Development. Jenny highlights the issues facing the Northern Ireland Food and Drink industry and how programmes like Plus+ can benefit the industry.  | Description: Jenny is a celebrity chef who is currently working closely with Mairead at Willow Brook Foods in the field of New Product Development. Jenny highlights the issues facing the Northern Ireland Food and Drink industry and how programmes like Plus+ can benefit the industry. Tags: Food and Drink, Plus+
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Pub: 30/07/2009 00:02:27
(2.94 MB)
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Mairead gained a place on the Plus+ programme in 2007 with Willow Brook foods and after completing the programme was offered full time employment with the company. Avril speaks to Miaread about how the Plus+ programme equipped her with the skills to succeed within the industry and the positive impact she has had upon her placement company.  | Description: Mairead gained a place on the Plus+ programme in 2007 with Willow Brook foods and after completing the programme was offered full time employment with the company. Avril speaks to Miaread about how the Plus+ programme equipped her with the skills to succeed within the i...
Tags: Plus+,Graduates,Careers
| Audio (English)
Pub: 01/07/2009 00:06:45
(5.84 MB)
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Fintan McCann, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Northern Ireland
Fintan manages the graduate conversion programme known as PLUS+ which is focussed on the food and drinks industry in Northern Ireland. He talks about why he studied Food Technology at University, the importance of the sector to the NI and UK economy and the wide ranging career opportunities offered to today’s graduates. www.cafre.ac.uk/ | Description: Fintan McCann, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Northern Ireland
Fintan manages the graduate conversion programme known as PLUS+ which is focussed on the food and drinks industry in Northern Ireland. He talks about why he studied Food Technology a...
Tags: Plus+, Food and Drink, careers, Northern Ireland
| Audio (English)
Pub: 01/05/2009 00:10:40
(7.66 MB)
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Stephen McArdle, Head of Property, Fleet and Logistics, BT
Stephen talks about BT’s use of a Graduate from the Parity programme, what skills employers value and what mentoring employers have to provide to maximise ROI. Stephen was on the Parity programme 10 years ago and has used 3 graduates very successfully since. The most recent being Rachel at BT in early 2009. http://www.btplc.com/index.cfm | Description: Stephen McArdle, Head of Property, Fleet and Logistics, BT
Stephen talks about BT’s use of a Graduate from the Parity programme, what skills employers value and what mentoring employers have to provide to maximise ROI. Stephen was on the Parity programme 10 years...
Tags: Graduates, Business Improvement
| Audio (English)
Pub: 01/04/2009 00:08:05
(6.10 MB)
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Rachel Burton, Graduate Services Alumni (Class of 2009)
Parity has worked with over 3000 organisations over the years. The programme mixes formal career coaching with client company project work. Moraig Fitzpatrick, a Parity Consultant talks to Rachel Burton, a recent graduate about her experiences and the benefits she has found.  | Description: Rachel Burton, Graduate Services Alumni (Class of 2009)
Parity has worked with over 3000 organisations over the years. The programme mixes formal career coaching with client company project work. Moraig Fitzpatrick, a Parity Consultant talks to Rachel Burton, a r...
Tags: Intro, Graduates, Training
| Audio (English)
Pub: 01/03/2009 00:06:35
(5.58 MB)
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Mark, an E2 course participant, talks about the work he did for McCauley Trailers ( www.mccauleys.co.uk). Mark’s task was to increase the company’s export sales revenue. Through his research, ongoing communication and site visits, Mark acquired new customers in Norway, Sweden, France and Poland. During the 9 months of the programme, Mark’s work secured £670,000 of sales revenue for McCauley Trailers. Audio (English)
Pub: 04/03/2010 00:06:27
(6.82 MB)
| Jenny is a celebrity chef who is currently working closely with Mairead at Willow Brook Foods in the field of New Product Development. Jenny highlights the issues facing the Northern Ireland Food and Drink industry and how programmes like Plus+ can benefit the industry. Audio (English)
Pub: 30/07/2009 00:02:27
(2.94 MB)
| Mairead gained a place on the Plus+ programme in 2007 with Willow Brook foods and after completing the programme was offered full time employment with the company. Avril speaks to Miaread about how the Plus+ programme equipped her with the skills to succeed within the industry and the positive impact she has had upon her placement company. Audio (English)
Pub: 01/07/2009 00:06:45
(5.84 MB)
| Fintan McCann, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Northern Ireland
Fintan manages the graduate conversion programme known as PLUS+ which is focussed on the food and drinks industry in Northern Ireland. He talks about why he studied Food Technology at University, the importance of the sector to the NI and UK economy and the wide ranging career opportunities offered to today’s graduates. www.cafre.ac.uk/Audio (English)
Pub: 01/05/2009 00:10:40
(7.66 MB)
| Stephen McArdle, Head of Property, Fleet and Logistics, BT
Stephen talks about BT’s use of a Graduate from the Parity programme, what skills employers value and what mentoring employers have to provide to maximise ROI. Stephen was on the Parity programme 10 years ago and has used 3 graduates very successfully since. The most recent being Rachel at BT in early 2009. http://www.btplc.com/index.cfmAudio (English)
Pub: 01/04/2009 00:08:05
(6.10 MB)
| Rachel Burton, Graduate Services Alumni (Class of 2009)
Parity has worked with over 3000 organisations over the years. The programme mixes formal career coaching with client company project work. Moraig Fitzpatrick, a Parity Consultant talks to Rachel Burton, a recent graduate about her experiences and the benefits she has found. Audio (English)
Pub: 01/03/2009 00:06:35
(5.58 MB)
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About Parity
Our podcasts feature interviews with technical and business people working in the area of Collaborative Information Management and Web 2.0. In the podcasts the people share their knowledge and experiences of developing and deploying systems and solutions. Additional documents, presentations and other resources including case studies can be found at www.parity.net
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