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...
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...
How to be a… Plumber
Water, water everywhere…? Then you need a plumber. For information on a career in plumbing a good place to start is the PMST (Plumbing and Mechanical Services Training) which delivers the Plumbing Modern Apprenticeship course. School or college leavers aged 16-24 will be eligible for a Modern Apprenticeship so long as they are directly employed...
Be a star in competency interviews
An increasing number of employers are using what are known as competency based interviews these days, where a candidate is asked to give examples of situations showing they have demonstrated specific skills and abilities. Anne Richardson from the Department for Employment and Learning Careers Service explains. A competency based interview looks at your past experiences...
Putting you on the right path to bright future
Thinking about a change of career? Support is available to help you make the right decisions. Anne Richardson from the Department for Employment and Learning’s Careers Service offers some useful advice IT might be that you find you’re just not enjoying your job as much as you used to, leading you to ask if...
Travel could be all the difference
If you’re looking for a way to bump up your CV, and you want to get away from the UK for a while, you could always look into doing work experience abroad. Working abroad will not only help you develop skills in your chosen area, but will be great to show to potential employers, who...
How to be a… Florist
Over the coming few weeks we will be focusing on a range of careers and giving practical advice on how to embark on them. Whether you are already in work and hoping to change career paths or you are just starting out we will offer guidance and advice as to what steps and training you...
Health Care Company Seeking Staff
A healthcare company is poised to seek 33 recruits for jobs in the nursing home sector in Northern Ireland. Servicesource Healthcare currently has a total of 33 contract/permanent jobs in the Antrim, Derry/Londonderry, Belfast and Down areas including care of the elderly, mental health and learning disability. Advertisments for the posts are expected to be...
An interview via ‘phone: the dos and don’ts
Careers expert Anne Richardson from the Department of Employment and Learning’s Careers Service gives you smart and helpful tips on telephone interviews For the employer a telephone interview can be more convenient and can save time and is cost effective. It gives them the chance to test your verbal communication skills and also the...
Preparation Is Key To Landing A Job
Interviews for a job may be nerve-wracking, but as with everything in life preparation is all important. This may be your first and only opportunity to impress a prospective employer, so it’s up to you to make the most of it. As a starting point, it always helps to research the organisation you’re applying for...