My Subject Choice Made A World Of Difference
Cat Clarkson studies Environmental Engineering at the University of Nottingham and has been studying engineering for the last seven years “What do you want to go and fix washing machines for?”I’ll never forget the moment I told my mum I wanted to be an engineer. So sure, engineering might not sound too glamorous, and it’s...
How to… Write A Great CV
The CV is your first knock on the door – it’s your document and is therefore the one aspect of the recruitment process of which you have full control over. Be as positive and relevant as possible as recruiters are busy people. Before you begin the process of writing your CV, be aware of some...
Key Advice To Make The Job Hunt Easy
Jobfinder is teaming up with the Department for Employment and Learning to make sure job hunters have the best possible chance of securing that dream career.Each week Mary McDermott from the Careers Service will be here with timely advice to help give our readers the edge. This week she’s looking at how to ensure your...
How to … make a recruitment plan
Make Plans For A Smooth Career Path You’re all fired up and rarin’ to go. But then it hits you … what’s the best way to start looking for either that first job, or your next job? The world of employment can be a confusing place, so the best thing is to make a plan and...
New Social Projects To Create 23 Jobs
Three new social enterprises will create 23 jobs in Northern Ireland’s social economy sector. Announced by Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster they are being backed by Accept Care Social Firms Ltd in Bangor. Two new Daisies Cafés will be established in Belfast and Lurgan as part of this expansion, creating 11 new jobs. The 12 remaining...
Campaign Aims To Fill 30 Nursing Jobs In 30 Days
An innovative campaign to fill 30 nursing vacancies in the next 30 days is being launched in Belfast today. Led by specialist healthcare and domiciliary recruitment agency Lucas Love, the jobs span private healthcare providers across Northern Ireland Speaking at the launch Sinead Polland, manager, Lucas Love Healthcare, said: “We are committed to recruiting 30...
Continuous Learning ‘Key To Job Success’
Continuous learning and development throughout your working life is vital to ensure career progression. That’s the view of Frank McKee, a senior examiner with the Chartered Institute of Marketing, who was speaking as thousands of students ponder their future at the start of another academic year. “I have been delivering professional marketing education programmes now...
New NI Salary Guide App
A free app to discover current salaries for professionals in Northern Ireland, now available on the App Store. Brightwater Recruitment has launched a comprehensive salary guide phone app for Northern Ireland. This offers jobseekers and employers a useful tool at the touch of a button to gauge current salary levels across a range of sectors...
Research Plan To Shape Future Policies Fo Employment And Learning
A new research plan is set to shape the future strategic priorities and policies of Northern Ireland’s Department for Employment and Learning, according to DEL Minister Dr Stephen Farry. The Department’s research agenda 2012-15, Underpinning Success, sets out the research needs to support policy development and delivery in areas of particular importance to DEL, including...
UU’s Business Class
The University of Ulster’s Business School has become the first in the UK to gain Chartered Financial Analysts UK recognition of its BSc (Hons) Finance and Investment Analysis degree. This recognition confers the status of IMC (Investment Management Certificate) Advantage partner to the school highlighting the quality and relevance of its degree for graduates wishing...