How to… Pass Exams – Part 1
With summer exams looming now is the time to knuckle down to revision. These winning revision tips will get you off a flying start and ensure you use your time productively. Draw up a revision timetable Research shows that shorter 20-30 minute spells work best, because your concentration is much higher. It is also recommend...
How to… Build a Great CV this Easter
TOP TIPS TO MAKE YOU STAND OUT EASTER is often seen as the last major opportunity for some final intensive exam revision but it’s also a great time to work on some clever tactics that will help beef up your CV. It will give you a break from the monotony of cramming, help you create...
How I became a Spa Manager – Rachel Crawford
The post: Spa Manager at the Culloden, Hastings Hotels Rachel Crawford derives job satisfaction from helping people feel much better about themselves Give a brief outline of your career to date. I relocated home in August 2013 after spending five years in Australia managing Spa Qualia, a six star spa located within the Qualia resort...
How to… Set up Your Own Business
PLANNING IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS STARTING your own business can be an exciting and challenging time. Here are fives steps that will help you get started. 1) RESEARCH This doesn’t have to involve substantial costs, you can find out key information by taking the time and undertaking it yourself. This will allow you to...
How to…CV Tips For Administrative Jobs
SKILLS TO BOOST YOUR CHANCES WHEN writing a CV for an administrator, PA or secretarial job there are a number of key features which should be present to showcase your knowledge, skills and abilities. ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS An organised person will plan in advance and be calm under pressure. ATTENTION TO DETAIL Accuracy of administration is...
How to… Job Search January 2016
PREPARATION IS KEY TO SUCCESS WHETHER you’re searching for a job or thinking of making a career change, taking positive steps now can benefit you for months to come. BRAND YOURSELF: Why not have your own site showcasing your capabilities? You should tailor your project to your job interests. Make sure your online profile is...
How to… Ace Winter Exams
USE REVISION TIMEWISELYWITH end-of-year exams looming, now is the time to knuckle down to revision. These winning revision tips will get you off a flying start and ensure you use your time productively. REVISION TIMETABLES Research shows that shorter 20-30 minute spells work best, because your concentration is much higher. It is also recommend you...
How to make sure you are sitting pretty in the dreaded job interview
The labour market changes, job descriptions change and job search techniques change. However, one thing has remained consistent — the job interview. It is in essence a pitch, a chance to sell yourself and to prove you’re a cut above your competitors. But what is the best way to prepare for the big day? Aine...
How to… Get a Christmas Job
MAKING YOUR CV LOOK MERRIER IF you’re looking for a job or to gain work experience, Christmas can be a great time to get work. It can help you gain valuable experience, confidence and, of course, help pay the bills. Regional manager for Belfast in the Department for Employment and Learning’s (DEL) Employment Service, Alison...
How to… Survive an unpaid internship
In a competitive job market and when you lack practical experience then often it is necessary to take on an unpaid internship in the hope of it eventually leading to a paid position. Bear these tips in mind for living on nearly nothing. Choose your internship carefully: Unpaid internships work because they suggest, rather cheaply,...