How To… Survive And Thrive At University
Final year student Rose Matheson looks back on what she wishes she had known before she applied for a degree. WITH my final year of university looming I was asked what I would tell someone who was about to leave school. I remembered what I was told university would be like, and the things school...
How To Be An… Estate Agent
ALTHOUGH the market may be slow at the minute people will always need homes so if you have a passion for property and want a career that is as challenging as it is rewarding then a career as an estate agent could be for you. Aaron Russell, director of Cucou Estate Agents, explains how he...
How to… Make the most out of your CV
There may be times when applying for a job that you’ll be asked to send in your CV rather than filling out an application form. Anne Richardson from the Department for Employment and Learning’s Careers Service offers top tips: A Curriculum Vitae or CV is a document detailing your skills, qualifications and experiences. It should...
How To… Choose The Right Career Path
WHETHER you are a student or graduate just starting out on your career path or you are contemplating a change of job for the New Year it is important to consider what area of work you would be best suited to. Everyone wants work satisfaction but to achieve this you should choose a career area...
How to… Net a job in the IT industry
Recently I conducted a survey of top IT companies in Northern Ireland to find out what they ‘really’ look for when recruiting a new technical member of staff. The results were surprising and certainly unexpected in some instances. GET BACK TO BASICS The first thing to look at is the basics – the CV. This...
How To Be A… Gardner
BE YOUR OWN BOSS WITH SOME GREEN FINGERS IF you enjoy the outdoors, don’t mind getting dirty and fancy the idea of being your own boss then a career in gardening could be the perfect choice. No particular qualifications are needed but experience and enthusiasm for the job are invaluable. You will need some basic...
How To… Choose The Right University
DO YOUR HOMEWORK ON LOCATIONS There’s more to think about than simply what course you want to study; there might be any number of institutions that offer the subject you’re interested in, so how do you decide between them? These tips will point you in the right direction: HOME FROM HOME?Do you want to live...
How to… Job Search in January – Part 2
This is the second part in our guide to finding the right – or new job – in 2013. Brand yourself Why not have your own website showcasing your capabilities? Research a lead You have found a job you like, contacted the recruiter and are looking to take the next step. Make sure you...
How to… Job Search in January
This is the second part in our guide to finding the right – or new job – in 2013. Brand yourself Why not have your own website showcasing your capabilities? Research a lead You have found a job you like, contacted the recruiter and are looking to take the next step. Make sure you...
How to… be an Electrician
If you are good with practical work, this could be a great career for you. As an electrician you would fit and repair electrical circuits and wiring. To qualify as an electrician you will need to have industry-recognised training and qualifications. To be an electrician, you should have: -Good practical skills -An ability to follow...