IT CAN HELP YOU GET THAT JOB
YOUR CV is your chance to show an employer you have the skills and experience needed, and that you are the right person for the job. However, the way you present your CV can have an overwhelming influence over whether your CV is even read, let alone get you that all important interview. DO… Construct your CV with your prospective employer in mind.bLook at the job...
ENTERPRISE WINDOW
A COMMUNITY shop in Ballymena will give local people their first taste of enterprise. The Window will be operated by Bann Maine West Community Cluster in the Northern Zone Social Enterprise Hub premises on the corner of Bridge Street and will stock arts and crafts products made by local people. The Hub, managed by LEDCOM, is one of 11 Hubs established across the nine Social Investment Zones under...
IRENE ADDS TO BLEND
GROUND Espresso Bars has appointed Irene Hannahway to the position of store manager of its Lisnagelvin branch. In her role Irene will oversee the day-to-day running of the store operations by facilitating staff training, food merchandising, quality checks, as well as promoting the branch through social media and organising in-store music performances. With over 20 years experience, Irene has served in a range of well-known coffee shops, and held her...
CREATIVE MILESTONE
TITANIC Creative Management has celebrated its first year in business. The company, run by Nuala Campbell and Erika Clark, was created to bridge the gap between the booming Northern Ireland film industry and the lack of local creative artists with the skills needed to take up job opportunities in the sector. Dedicated to providing the best in standard and custom made prosthetics, professional materials and high level training for...
Drive for exports boosts staffing at digital agency
A BELFAST-based digital agency is creating 13 new jobs as part of a plan to increase sales in export markets. Formed in 2011, Engage specialises in the creation of websites and web applications and has offices in Belfast, Dublin and London. The additional staff will enable the company to grow its business in the key...
Opportunities available to work in space sector
THIS week’s United Nations World Space Week aimed to promote the importance of space technology and STEM to the Northern Ireland economy. Taking place from October 4-10, Space Week is the largest worldwide celebration of space and present to help launch the event in the Ulster Museum was guest of honour, Colonel Greg H Johnson, a former NASA astronaut, who piloted STS-134, the final f light of...
Competition could help scientists to Fame and fortune
AN ANNUAL science competition is now on the lookout for Northern Ireland’s next science star. FameLab, described as a cross between the X Factor and TED talks, aims to find scientists or engineers who can entertain audiences by breaking down science, technology or engineering concepts into just three minutes. Organised by the British Council in...
Public’s View Sought on Jobs Strategy for the Disabled
A PUBLIC consultation on a strategy for improving the job prospects and working careers of people with disabilities in Northern Ireland has been launched. The strategy aims to build on existing disability services, delivered through mainstream, community and voluntary sector programmes, and also contains a number of proposals that will improve partnership working, introduce new...
Ulster University and Odyssey Trust Forge Unique Partnership
THE Ulster University Business School has agreed a two-year partnership with the Odyssey Trust. The partnership will see players of the Belfast Giants study on courses at the Business School, while in turn the school will benefit from exclusive access to players and coaches as guest speakers, and also the opportunity to participate in STEM...
How to… Complete an Application Form
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD Most advertised job vacancies require you to complete an application form. Although you will follow an identical format to every other candidate, there are still ways to make your application stand out. The form should give the employer an insight into you as a person and encourage them to offer...