How to… Protect your rights
A contract of employment is an agreement between an employee and employer, whereby the employee agrees to work for the employer and in turn the employer agrees to pay the employee for the work they do. It sets out employment rights, responsibilities and duties. There is always a contract of employment between an employee and...
How To… Cope With Redundancy Part 2
Facing redundancy can be an anxious time and although it may be a daunting prospect it is also an opportunity for a fresh start. There is plenty of advice out there on how best to cope with redundancy, how to survive it and how to use it to your best advantage. Follow our top tips...
How To… Cope With Redundancy
Facing redundancy can be an anxious time and although it may be a daunting prospect it is also an opportunity for a fresh start. There is plenty of advice out there on how best to cope with redundancy, how to survive it and how to use it to your best advantage. Follow our top tips...
How to… Tackle Those Killer Questions
Have you ever struggled to answer tough interview questions? Does your mind go blank when faced with questions about yourself or salary expectations? In the second of two features, Anne Richardson from the Department for Employment and Learning’s Careers Service takes a look at some tricky interview questions and suggests how you could approach them:...
How to… Answer Killer Interview Questions
You have sailed through all the questions asked so far, and out of nowhere, the interviewer throws you a curved ball! Designed to throw you off balance……comes the killer question! The phenomenon of the killer question is not new – in fact is has been a common type of question used in sales interviews for...
How To… Anticipate Job Interviews
It Is All A Question Of Preparation KNOWING what questions to expect at interview is half the battle. While anticipating exact questions is impossible you may plan ahead for what sort of questions you might be asked: BEHAVIOURAL QUESTIONS These types of questions are becoming increasingly popular and it is essential that you know how...
How to… Be a Dental Nurse
HOW TO BE A… DENTAL NURSE IF you have an interest in oral health and hygiene and like science then a career as a dental nurse could be perfect for you. Dental nurses assist dentists in all aspects of patient care. Hours of work will generally be Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm but an increasing number...
How to… Get on the Career Ladder Part 2
HOW TO… GET ON THE CAREER LADDER Part two of Translink’s guide to furthering your career. Improve your skills Think about improving your skill set to open up new opportunities. With a vast number of ever changing industries in Northern Ireland it may be worthwhile updating your portfolio with further education courses. There are many...
How to… Get on the career ladder
Katrina Frazer from Aiken PR gives her top tips for propelling your career. Starting a new career can be a minefield especially for young people who are taking the first step onto the career ladder. Here are some useful hints and tips to help young people take the first leap into employment or make a...
How To Excel… At Telephone Interviews
MANY recruiters use telephone interviews as the first step of the interview process. They are particularly common for jobs abroad as they are an inexpensive and quick way for companies to screen candidates. HINTS AND TIPS: Be PreparedRead up on interview questions and think how you would answer them. Research the company as you would...