College Site Visit
CONSTRUCTION students have witnessed first hand the development of a unique flagship urban redevelopment scheme in Belfast. The SERC students, from the college’s Bangor campus, visited The Skainos Project in east Belfast as guests of developers Farrans Construction. When completed, The Skainos Project will provide a shared space for community transformation and renewal featuring the...
£400 For Students
ELEVEN University of Ulster housing management students have each been awarded bursaries of £400 by a north Belfast housing association. Newington Housing Association (NHA) is working in partnership with Newington Credit Union which has been operating a similar scheme for seven years, involving 10 bursaries of up to £400 a year for three years to students in further education. NHA operations manager Anthony Kerr said his organisation was now...
How to… Complete Psychometric Tests
Employers often use psychometric testing to vet potential employees and help them understand a little more about your personality and ability to fit into the role they are offering – and this type of testing is becoming increasing popular. Tips – Be yourself, as you don’t know exactly what qualities the interviewers are looking for....
Food Industry Hungry For Growth
NORTHERN Ireland’s food and drink industry employs 20,000 people – and is growing, according to Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster. She was speaking at a special Celebration of Success organised by Invest Northern Ireland recently for winners of Great Taste and Irish Food Awards. Commenting on how important the food and drink sector is to the...
Jobs Boost For Mid-Ulster As Fund Creates 550 Posts
INVEST Northern Ireland’s Jobs Fund in Mid-Ulster is creating over 550 jobs, according to Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster. Addressing the Magherafelt Chamber of Commerce at their Business Breakfast she said funding had been awarded to the Enterprising Magherafelt programme to boost innovation, competitiveness and ultimately create employment. “The Jobs Fund was launched in April 2011...
Skills Academy Launches In Northern Ireland
A NEW National Skills Academy has launched in Northern Ireland to service the creative and cultural sectors. Simon Perryman, executive director, UK Commission for Employment and Skills said the academy would ensure employer-driven services were in place to help boost funding for the sectors. “The UK Commission for Employment and Skills is pleased to be...
Thousands To Be Helped Improve Skills
MORE than 4,600 people could benefit through skills training and employability following the Executive’s announcement of a £200million Economy and Jobs initiative. The new measures to support people, businesses and investment have been met with support by ministers. First Minister Peter Robinson said: “I am pleased that we are able to announce this package which...
How To Be A… Public Relations Officer
A wide range of educational and employment backgrounds are suitable for entry into public relations. Often there is no direct route into PR and personal attributes are just as important as academic qualifications. You need to be determined, thick skinned and outgoing. Johnny Stewart, a senior account executive at Weber Shandwick, graduated from the University...
What’s It Like To Study… Chemistry
Master of Chemistry graduate Edmund Burke shares his experiences of studying for his degree and explains why his passion for the subject has led on to a PhD. After finishing school I went directly to university. The first couple of weeks were horrible, though, and I left. Seven years later I tried again. I attended...
Have Writing Skills Down To The Letter
As part of your search for a job, letters can be used in a variety of ways. Jobseekers should realise that a letter can be the first impression a prospective employer has of them, so it’s worthwhile investing some time and effort into getting the letter writing process and presentation correct. Anne Richardson from the...