How To… Job Search When You Are Employed
BE DISCREET WHEN YOU’RE JOB HUNTING WHILE it is normal to keep your options open and an eye on the job market, searching and interviewing for a job when you are already in employment can be difficult. Whatever the motivation you shouldn’t let your employer know you are considering quitting. It is important to be...
Get The Essentials
EMPLOYMENT and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has reinforced the benefits of essential skills for adults. Calling on all prospective adult learners to sign up for a free essential skills course in literacy, numeracy or ICT, he said: “Essential skills are accredited adult qualifications available throughout Northern Ireland. The free classes offer a second chance...
New Chair For Fold
FOLD Housing Association has announced the appointment of Diana Fitzsimons to the role of chairperson. Fitzsimons,with 30 years experience in planning, housing and urban regeneration, has taken the top role at the association, which provides housing, care and support to more than 30,000 homes. Since its establishment in 1976, Fold has developed an innovative range...
French Train Here
FRENCH TRAIN HERE THE University of Ulster’s world-renowned Institute for Fire Safety Engineering Research and Technology (FireSERT), has hosted a delegation of fire officers from the French Academy for Fire, Rescue and Civil Protection. Course co-ordinator Dr Karen Boyce said: “FireSERT is a world-leading provider of higher education in scientific and technical fire safety engineering,...
Nuala McShane
Role: Commercial Manager Company: Marks and Spencer Track Record: “Having started with M&S as a 16-year-old student, I have now been with the business for 24 years — I’ll soon be receiving my 25 years Long Service Award!” said Nuala. What does your job entail? I am responsible for the day-to-day running of the largest...
Care Group Invests £2.5m in Expansion
Healthcare company the Conway Group is currently recruiting staff following its announcement of a £2.5m expansion plan. The business, with its dedicated programme of career development for staff, is recruiting for a range of positions including sisters/charge nurses; registered general and mental health nurses including newly qualified nurses; care assistants, and catering and domestic assistants....
Electronics Firm Launches Its 2014 Recruitment Drive
NORTHERN Ireland company Schrader Electronics is offering local engineering graduates the chance to work with global leaders in the automotive industry. Schrader Electronics, a leader in the electronics industry, has recruited a record 30 graduates on to its graduate development programme this year and has now launched next year’s recruitment drive with another 15 places...
Islaind’s Eighth Maths Week Is A Total Ssuccess
OVER 170,000 people took part in Maths Week Ireland 2013, proving maths really is moving from geek to chic. Celebrating its eighth year, Maths Week aims to engage people of all ages with maths and numeracy challenges. Throughout the week thousands of school pupils and the general public took part in a range of activities...
Mandy Mills
Role: Business Information Centre Manager Company: Invest NI Track Record: ‘The best reward is when a client gets excited by the information we have given them, because it has given them a new perspective on their business, or helped them make more informed decisions,’ says Mandy. What does your job entail? I work in Invest...
Creative Industry and Women Given Jobs Boost by EU
A BUSINESS event to support and empower unemployed young women has been officially opened. The Women in Business event Turn over a New Leaf aims to help unemployed women aged between 16 and 24 into sustainable employment by providing mentoring and learning opportunities. Opening the event at the Assembly Buildings Conference Centre at Fisherwick Place,...