International Graduate Programme

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Kickstart your career with our dynamic 2-year International Graduate Programme. Join our network of locations across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific for global business experience, while championing Irish enterprises.

As a Market Executive, you will drive worldwide growth, connect businesses, while flying the Irish flag to shape Ireland's international reputation. Be the force behind Irish business success while elevating your impact.

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Requirements

To qualify for the Graduate Programme, you must have:
- We look for strong academic performance, a minimum of a (level NFQI Level 8) 2.1 degree.
- We accept many different degree disciplines. Business or entrepreneurship knowledge, skills or experience is a distinct advantage.
- You must have completed your degree between January 2025 and August 2027.
- You must be available to start the role in late August/early September 2027 from Dublin HQ.
- Eligibility to work under an Irish contract of employment for the two-year duration of the programme is essential.
- Native or fluent English is required.
- At least advanced level proficiency in a relevant language is required for some locations and is an advantage.
- As our graduate placements are based in international markets, experience of having lived, studied or worked abroad for a period is desirable.
- Relevant work experience is desirable.
- Knowledge and experience of Irish indigenous industry/companies is a distinct advantage.
- A full driving licence may be required to work in some international locations.

Application Timeline

Timeline for Application & Recruitment Process - International Graduate Programme 2027-2029

Activity	Issue Date - Week Beginning	Response/Deadline Date
Opening date	1st October, 2026
Closing Date for Applications		Midday 27th October, 2026
Video Assessments Issued	9th November, 2026	16^th November, 2026
Language Proficiency Written Assessments Issued	11th November, 2026	18th November, 2026
Language Proficiency Video Assessments Issued	20th November, 2026	27th November, 2026
Ability Assessment Issued	4th December, 2026	11th December, 2026
Invitation to Assessment Centres Issued	21st December, 2026	23rd December, 2026
Assessment Centre	19th January, 2026	21st January, 2027
Invitation to Interviews	25th January, 2027	29th January, 2027
Virtual Interviews	9th February, 2027	10th February, 2027
Offers	15th February, 2027	19th February, 2027

Please be aware, these dates are provisional and are subject to change at any point in the recruitment process.

Contact the Graduate team

If you need further information, please contact the Graduate Programme Recruitment Team at:

Graduates@enterprise-ireland.com

International Graduate Programme

Start your journey

Meet our International Graduate Ambassador

Rachael Lynch

What we look for in our Graduates

Professional and highly motivated individuals

Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Flexible team players who are goal-focused

Enthusiastic to deliver projects and results.

Graduate Programme Brochure

Ready to launch your career?

Contact the Graduate team

International Graduate Programme

Start your journey

Meet our International Graduate Ambassador

Rachael Lynch

What we look for in our Graduates

Professional and highly motivated individuals

Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Flexible team players who are goal-focused

Enthusiastic to deliver projects and results.

Requirements

Application Timeline

Application Deadline

Graduate Programme Brochure

Ready to launch your career?

Contact the Graduate team