Deloitte to take on 215 graduates

DELOITTE yesterday said it will take on 215 graduates on three-and-a-half year contracts over the next year.

The consultancy giant said the majority of the positions will be occupied in its Dublin office, with 25 positions to be shared between its Cork and Limerick operations.

The news is a further boost after Deloitte took on 150 graduates last year.

Just 15 of the 215 graduate positions will be filled immediately, with the remainder likely to be filled next autumn. Those joining will initially be on a three-and-a-half year contract and will be working across all departments of the firm, including tax, consulting, audit, corporate finance and enterprise risk services.

Those interested in applying are asked to do so via the dedicated graduate recruitment website, www.deloitte.com/ie/graduate, with the closing date for applications in mid-October — Thursday, October 13 for NUI Galway students and Wednesday, October 19, for students from all other colleges.

A spokesperson for Deloitte said more than 150 graduates had begun working with the firm in the past year and there was a requirement for 15 of the positions to begin immediately.

The successful applicants are likely to find themselves working in a variety of different industries, from media and telecommunications to real estate, financial services, consumer business, real estate and infrastructure, energy and technology.

Brendan Jennings, managing partner at the consultancy firm, said: “These positions offer graduates the chance to join the largest professional services firm globally. We’re looking for people who feel energised working in a team who are innovative thinkers and who set high standards for themselves.”

The spokesperson also confirmed that, since June, Ger Lyons has been in situ as the regional partner in charge of the Cork/Limerick section after the previous incumbent, Ger O’Mahony, took a leave of absence.