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17th September 2013

The American dream awaits….

A Newtownabbey student was hired on the spot recently when he attended a recruitment fair for a US summer camp. Andrew Cass, 20, from Jordanstown, travelled to Manchester for the event and nailed the job there and then as a camp counsellor during his summer 2012 holidays. Andrew, who is currently studying medicine at Queen’s...

17th September 2013

Top Ten Highest Paid Jobs For The Month of March

Looking for a new job in Northern Ireland? Here’s the top ten highest paid jobs for the month of March Technical Site Lead (NEW COMPANY)VanRath ITSalary: £100,000 or moreClosing date: 17 April 2012 Private BankerAbacus Professional RecruitmentSalary: £100,000 or moreClosing Date: 12 April 2012 Criminal Cases Review Commission – CommissionersMinistry of JusticeSalary: £90,000 – £100,000Closing...

17th September 2013

Top Five Jobs of the Week

Five of the most popular jobs in Northern Ireland: Administrative AssistantAsthma UKPart-time, Permanent£8,224 -£ 8,657Closing Date 14th March Clerical Officer (2 Posts)Newtownabbey Borough Council 1 post permanent full-time, 1 post temporary part-timeClosing Date 20th March Telephonist ReceptionistLindsay CarsPermanent Full-TimeClosing 16th March Senior Clerical OfficerSouth Eastern Education and Library BoardPermanent Part-TimeClosing 20th March£8.38-£8.97 per hour Administrators/...

17th September 2013

How to be an effective, not a defective leader

Spring is traditionally the time of year for new starts and fresh thinking. But with the present economic situation that may be easier said that done – you might be one of those who are out of work, or maybe one of those fortunate enough to be in a job, but fearing cuts in salaries...

17th September 2013

Young leaders event aims to inspire our up-and-coming professionals

Northern Ireland’s first Young Leaders’ Conference will take place in Belfast on May 25, with key note addresses from leaders of UK Industry and some of Northern Ireland’s most successful businesses. The conference is a major new initiative from Young Leaders NI, an organisation formed by the Institute of Directors -Young Directors’ Forum, Belfast Junior...

17th September 2013

First five retail graduates trading by degrees

Five retail staff have become the first to graduate with a the new Foundation Degree in Retailing. Led by the Northern Regional College it’s part of a work-based initiative, it aims to help retail companies build the skills of their staff and equip them to meet the challenges of the ever changing retail environment in...

17th September 2013

High demand for Irish speaking staff as education sector expands

The Irish medium sector needs qualified employees, with demand for new staff outstripping supply, according to a new social enterprise. Known as GaelChúrsaí it was launched recently to provide jobs for the growing number of young people being educated in Irish. The company is the only training and employment provider geared solely to preparing young...

17th September 2013

Forces seek hundreds of new recruits to move up the ranks

The Forces are looking for 750 new recruits from Northern Ireland in the next year. The positions, which are both full and spare time in the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and Army, cover a wide range of trades and professions, including engineers, medics and logistical personnel. Lieutenant Colonel Dick Rafferty, head of Army recruiting...

17th September 2013

Minister talks up local skill strategy

Europe could learn from Northern Ireland’s regional skills strategy, according to Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry. He was speaking during a recent visit to Brussels this week in support of the Executive’s commitments to increase engagement with European policy development and funding programmes. The Minister explored a range of issues with EU Commissioner...

17th September 2013

Counselling charity unveils unique training for those on the frontline

Leading independent counselling charity, Contact, is running a series of unique training events for frontline staff. Reflecting its extensive crisis counselling, trauma recovery and suicide prevention expertise, this is the first time Contact has hosted such workshops series for thoise who actually meet people at times of crisis. Contact is aiming the one to three-day...

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