Longer Hours
THE Department of Employment and Careers Resource Centre in Belfast is extending its opening hours to include Thursday evenings. The Ann Street office will remain open until 8.30pm and appointments will not be necessary. The Careers Service provides free careers information, advice and guidance to clients of all ages and abilities, whether employed or...
Staff Staying Put
A GLOBAL talent survey has revealed that 80% of employees plan to stay with their current employer in the next year – a significant increase from 2011 when nearly 65% were planning to leave. However, the Talent 2020 survey from Deloitte warns that out of a false sense of security, companies may neglect their...
You can teach an old dog new tricks
Careers guidance isn’t just for school leavers as Angela Rooney, careers manager at the Department for Employment and Learning’s Careers Resource Centre in Belfast, explains High quality careers advice is equally valuable to everyone, including those in work, who are considering further education, training or a change in career direction. In order to help people...
Fund to find youth pathway to employment
A training allowance aims to encourage marginalised young people to re-engage with learning through education, skills training or apprenticeships. Announced by Minister for Employment and Learning Dr Stephen Farry, it will target young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) on programmes funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). The allowance addresses concerns about...
How to be a… Teacher
NO matter how dire the economy is, there are always jobs for teachers. Kids will still go to school, and many out-of-work adults may decide to continue their education. Whether you are a school leaver or looking to make a change, a career in teaching promises to be both rewarding and challenging. The conventional route...
What’s it like to study… Japanese
Rebecca Smith is about to embark on her final year of Japanese at the University of Leeds – and it’s much more than just a language course. Tell someone that you study Japanese and the response will be one of two things. The first, more common one, is complete surprise, followed by a string of...
Showcase all your talents in a portfolio
Portfolio interviews – What are they? You may not have heard of them, but portfolio interviews are becoming more popular as they help people stand out from the crowd in job search. Anne Richardson from the Department for Employment and Learning’s Careers Service, explains Regardless of what you do for a living, you can...
Lucas Love Recruitment Director Shortlisted for the 2012 WIB Awards
Sarah Fowler, Director and Head of Legal, Lucas Love Recruitment has been shortlisted for the 2012 Women in Business Awards. Sarah will be hoping to be named ‘Best in Professional Services’ at the gala awards ceremony at the Ramada Plaza, Belfast on Thursday 22nd November. Sarah is one of more than 30 of Northern Ireland’s...
Employment Briefs
EMPLOYMENT BRIEFS A GLOBAL talent survey has revealed that 80% of employees plan to stay with their current employer in the next year – a significant increase from 2011 when nearly 65% were planning to leave. However, the Talent 2020 survey from Deloitte warns that out of a false sense of security, companies may...
Workers to build on german experience
CITB-ConstructionSkills NI has been awarded funding to deliver an innovative project to train 30 local construction workers in sustainable construction in Biberach, Germany. The Building Skills for Sustainable Construction project will help participants widen their knowledge of sustainable construction methods, renewable energy and environmental standards. The knowledge and skills gained can then be transferred to...