How to… Be a Chef
If you have a passion for cooking, a keen interest in food and a creative flair then a career as a chef could be perfect for you. There are many people working within the hospitality industry but reports suggest there is a shortage of skilled chefs which bodes well for career progression. Skills needed: Strong...
IT Sector Offers Range of Work Opportunities
RESEARCH by e-Skills UK has shown that IT and telecommunications now employs one in 20 of the UK workforce and makes a 9% contribution to the country’s economy. Anne Richardson from the Department for Employment and Learning’s Careers Service says current trends suggest that this could be a sector to consider. Information and Communications Technology...
Aerospace Is The Future For High Fliers
BOOSTING workforce skills in STEM related subjects is crucial if Northern Ireland is to boost productivity, increase employment levels and grow the economy, according to Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry. Speaking at the recent Futures Day at the Farnborough International Airshow, he encouraged local students and apprentices to consider careers in aerospace. Minister...
Donna Smyth
Role: Co-Owner & Style Director Company: BEAUHUAS Salon Track Record: You never switch off running a business THE POST Co-owner and style director at BeauHaus hair and express beauty. THE POST-HOLDER After working for a year with award-winning salon Terence Paul in Manchester and eight years for Peter Mark in Belfast’s city centre, Donna took...
Jill Bleakney
Role: Beauty World Manager Company: Tesco Knocknagonry Track Record: What does your job entail? I look after the Beauty World department at Tesco Knocknagoney — the only one of its kind at Tesco in Northern Ireland. This entails managing and motivating my team of beauty consultants and assistants to ensure they all fulfil their abilities...
Scholarship to Pay Fees on Law Course
THE Access to Justice Scholarship will cover the cost of all fees associated with Master of Laws (LLM) in Clinical Legal education at the University of Ulster. Places on the highly specialist course are much sought after and it is internationally renowned for giving students the opportunity to develop specialist advocacy and legal advice skills,...
Fiona Robinson
Role: Co-Owner Company: Propertyhop Track Record: Being online, we’re a 24 hour service. Fiona Robinson is co-owner in a new online business called Propertyhop, an online estate agency service which aims to equip home owners to sell or let their property and features a DIY package which could help customers save money. Fiona has been...
Ready For Take Off
Before the Wright brothers developed the first airplane, inventors across the globe made numerous attempts to fly like birds. Whether it was the first hot air balloon launching in France in the 18th century or the development of jet engines to propel aircraft at higher altitudes – engineers and inventors have been inspired to reach...
How To… Dress For Work Success
CAPTURING THE CORRECT IMAGE THE dress code will vary depending on where you work but there are a few rules which apply to most jobs. First impressions count and maintaining a professional image is necessary in order to inspire confidence in your ability. BE APPROPRIATE: Sports wear or clothes that could be worn in a...
Top NWRC Students Win International Placements
THREE students from North West Regional College’s (NWRC) Greystone Campus in Limavady are enjoying international placements this summer. They won the honour following their success in CollegesNI’s BEST awards competition. Lee McElhinney, David Whiteside and Graham Grieves are second year students on the college’s Level 3 Diploma in engineering programme, and as a result of...