‘Job-hopping’ generation no longer plans for a career for life
14-19 year olds expect to work in multiple jobs and industries over the course of their careers More than a third of young people expect to have at least five jobs in their lifetime, with 75% believing that long term employment with one company is a thing of the past. The new research of more...
Ethan Loughrey
Role: Group Support and Digital Media Assistant Company: Action Cancer Track Record: What does your job entail? I’m responsible for providing Action Cancer’s 21 regional Community Groups with practical and motivational support in the form of marketing materials, fundraising ideas and general communication on the charity’s activities from Head Office. I also support the Communications...
HOW TO… MAKE THE MOVE FROM STUDENT TO EMPLOYEE
THE ‘REAL’WORLD OF FULL-TIMEWORK One day, after an uncertain few months of applications and interviews, your search for a graduate job will finally be over. However, be warned: the transition from student to employee is rarely smooth and you won’t be able to get away with acting the same way you used to. To prepare...
University building for future of our construction industry
ULSTER University is helping to address the future skills shortage in the construction sector with the development of a new interactive game that aims to inspire the next generation of industry leaders. Researchers from the university have developed BelMCraft, a computer game based on the globally successful Minecraft platform, which allows players to create and...
Apprenticeships offer great openings
THE provision of 50 new civil engineering apprenticeships will help participants gain invaluable industry experience. The apprenticeships, through the Work + programme in association with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), are currently offered by 24 employers and will enable apprentices to earn as they learn from the age of 16, while gaining hands on...
Lynn Taylor
Role: Chartered Surveyor Company: Lisney Belfast Track Record: The post: Chartered surveyor at Lisney Belfast and vice chair of Matrics Northern Ireland As a chartered surveyor and member of Matrics, part of Lynn Taylor’s role involves encouraging young people to consider joining the profession. Give a brief outline of your career to date. After graduating...
Jane McClenaghan
Role: Nutritional Therapist Company: Vital Nutrition Ltd Track Record: A lifelong fascination with food and nutrition led Jane McClenaghan into her role as a nutritional therapist. Give a brief outline of your career to date. I studied and worked in England for 10 years where I was a sub-editor for a nutrition journal and employed in a nutrition lab....
Victoria Beattie
Role: Business Manager Company: Charles Hurst Peugeot Track Record: HOW I BECAME A BUSINESS MANAGER VICTORIA BEATTIE The post: Business Manager at Charles Hurst Peugeot Persistence and perseverance helped business manager Victoria Beattie carved out a successful career in a predominantly male dominated industry. Give a brief outline of your career to date. I started...
Alex Price
Wealth Manager Towry Limited Role: Alex has joined the Towry team in Belfast as a Wealth Manager. Track Record: Alex has joined the Towry team in Belfast as a Wealth Manager.
NI Parcels Expands
COURIER company, NIParcels.com is gearing up for its busiest period of the year by adding two new recruits to its workforce. Currently the only webbased company in Northern Ireland that allows customers to compare and book local and national couriers at competitive prices, the new staff will be processing customer queries and orders from its...