How To… Excel at Job Hunting
FINDING the perfect job can seem like a task but if you keep your mind open to all possibilities and take advantage of all available resources it may be easier than you think. HINTS AND TIPS: NETWORKING No matter how amazing you are on paper, nothing beats a smile, a firm statement, and a handshake....
Student event marks recruitment drive in China
GLOBAL healthcare diagnostics company Randox has begun a recruitment drive in China. The move follows the launch of its new market expansion initiative and Randox marked the occasion with a student event in partnership with Ulster University and its Confucius Institute. At the event 100 Chinese students currently studying business or science at Ulster University...
SMEs help secure our nation
ENTRY is now open for a competition that aims to find innovative new ideas from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aimed at protecting the UK’s critical infrastructure and keeping public sector and business data secure. The BT SME Award 2017: Securing the Nation will give SMEs from Northern Ireland the chance to showcase their new...
Awards to celebrate industry and research collaboration
ULSTER University is to recognise and reward the successful industry partnerships and pioneering research that drives graduate employment and economic development across Northern Ireland. The new Ulster University Impact Excellence Awards, which are sponsored by Nijobfinder.co.uk, will build upon the well-known Placement Employer Awards, recognising the University’s collaborations with placement employers who are nurturing the...
22nd Anniversary for Hospitality Awards
ENTRY is now open for this year’s Institute of Hospitality NI Awards. These awards, formally known as the Janus Awards, pay tribute and reward the many committed and passionate professionals in Northern Ireland’s hospitality industry. Now in its 22nd year, this year’s gala awards evening will take place at the Titanic, Belfast on Friday May...
Kieran Donnelly
Role: Director Company: Morrow Communications Track Record: There is no such thing as a typical day for PR director Kieran Donnelly. HOW I BECAME A PR DIRECTOR Give a brief outline of your career to date. After graduating, I started working for an international PR company in their Dublin office, before returning to head up...
Catering Management – Recruitment Event 24th Feb
Catering Management – Recruitment Event Location: The Mount Charles Group Limited, Annon House, 261-263 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3GG Date: Friday 24th February Time: 4pm- 7pm Schedule for the evening: This is an open event welcoming catering managers with varying levels of experience to our new premises on the Ormeau Road, Belfast. We are offering...
How to… Start Your Own Business
STARTING your own business can be an exciting and challenging time. Here are fives steps that will help you get started. 1) RESEARCH The first thing when thinking of establishing a new business is to take the time to do research on your market. This doesn’t have to involve substantial costs, you can find out...
Chartered Institute of Marketing expands to meet demand
THE Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has announced further expansion in Ireland with the opening of a new study centre provision in the North West. The North West School of Marketing, based in Bishop Street, in the City of Derry, will initially offer Foundation and Certificate level CIM qualifications. This new marketing provision will offer...
Sky’s the limit
TWO young women from Northern Ireland have graduated from Flybe’s most recent cabin crew training. Laura Thompson from Portavogie and Kerry Craig from Ballymoney completed the intensive three week Initials training programme in January and have been presented with their ‘Wings’ by the airline’s new Chief Executive Officer, Christine Ourmieres-Widener, at a special ceremony in...