Have Writing Skills Down To The Letter
As part of your search for a job, letters can be used in a variety of ways. Jobseekers should realise that a letter can be the first impression a prospective employer has of them, so it’s worthwhile investing some time and effort into getting the letter writing process and presentation correct. Anne Richardson from the...
Unique Legal Aid
A new software has been launched which will help self-employed barristers automate their administration and financial activities, including billing and the maintenance of financial information. Invest NI has helped OMG Software in Belfast develop the innovative software, Briefed, for key legal services in the UK, Ireland and further afield. The company, formed last year by...
New Firmus Posts
Firmus energy has made a number of new appointments. Paul Stanfield has been appointed head of sales and will develop the company’s commercial, industrial and domestic customer bases in Northern Ireland. He has more than 30 years’ experience in the Northern Ireland energy market and joined firmus energy in 2009 as a key account manager...
Tyrone Meat Exporter Plans Major Expansion
A Co Tyrone company is creating 18 new jobs and aims to triple exports by 2014, thanks to pubic and private sector investment. Triple Eight Proteins in Ballygawley is expanding with the aim of growing exports of pork and poultry products. The company, a subsidiary of Food-Bridge Ltd — a Cork meat exporting company with...
How to… Network Effectively
NETWORKING is getting to know people who can help you in your career and further your job prospects. It can be daunting at first but with practice and experience it will become routine. TOP TIPS– Be friendly — don’t be nervous about approaching someone. Be confident and don’t be afraid to engage them in conversation....
Prison Service Graduations
The first group of custody officers from the Prison Service College in Millisle have graduated. The 20 graduates completed an intensive eight-week training programme and will next week begin a programme of work which will see them gain operational experience at each of the three prison establishments in Northern Ireland. Another 40 recruits are currently...
Help Teachers to Develop
Teachers have given a guarded welcome to the Education Minister’s proposals to improve professional development opportunities. John O’Dowd was speaking as he outlined the next steps in his drive to raise educational standards which he said would focus on teaching and leadership in schools. Avril Hall Callaghan, General Secretary of the Ulster Teachers’ Union and...
Student Shows His Entrepreneurial Spirit
A Co Tyrone student is in a field of his own after winning the Federation of Businesses (FSB) and Colleges Northern Ireland award. Daniel Sawyers, a student at the South West College secured the top prize of £1,000 at this year’s Future Students of Business awards thanks to the livestick business he has established. Daniel,...
Jobs Boost As Recruitment Firm Expands
RECRUITMENT specialists, Brightwater are this week advertising for five new consultants to help with their business expansion. Advertised inside today, the positions- three of which are in Belfast with the other two in Dublin- offer candidates the chance to work in a “dynamic, noisy, positive, happy and success-orientated environment”. Speaking on their success and growth...
Nijobfinder.co.uk Wins ‘Best Regional Job Board’ In UK
THE nijobfinder website – www.nijobfinder.co.uk – has won best regional job site at the National Online Recruitment Awards (NORA). The awards, held in London last night (November, 7) acknowledge and reward excellence in online recruitment practice from the perspective of jobseekers themselves. Now one of the most mature online industry sectors, recruitment websites have been...