How I became an Economist
The post: Economist, Northern Ireland Civil Service The post holder: Karen Linnig Give a brief outline of your career to date. After graduating in July 2007, I took up a post as an Assistant Economist with Oxford Economics in Belfast. This economic consultancy role provided me with the opportunity to apply my economic skills to...
Applications open for Entrepreneur Accelerator programme
The search is on to find new and established entrepreneurs to join a fully-funded accelerator programme. Launching in 2016, over 700 businesses have come through the Belfast Accelerator, creating hundreds of jobs while raising millions of pounds in investment and funding along the way. Now, as Ulster Bank are set to deliver the 10th programme,...
Degree apprenticeship programme takes students to the next level
A fully-funded degree apprenticeship programme is encouraging young people to consider an alternative route when it comes to the next stage of their education and future employment. Danske Bank’s, Danske Futures scheme will appoint successful applicants to a paid role within Danske’s Personal Banking and Small Business team or Operations team in locations across Northern...
How to deal with exam results
If you haven’t got the exam grades you were hoping for all is not lost. It may mean reconsidering your chosen course or university but there is advice out there to help you. Think about what went wrong If it goes pear-shaped, take a bit of time to reflect upon why. Were A-levels the right...
27 Hospitality jobs at Titanic Belfast
The world-leading Titanic Belfast is recruiting for 27 hospitality roles to deliver some of Northern Ireland’s most high-profile events. Ahead of a busy event season, it is on the lookout for hospitality staff for roles including conference and banqueting team leaders, food and bar waiters, conference and kitchen porters. Over the years, Titanic Belfast has...
PSNI jobs in Belfast
One of Northern Ireland’s largest employers, employing around 7,000 police officers and 2,500 police staff, The Police Service of Northern Ireland are on the lookout for new recruits. If you are considering joining a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation then take a look at the below PSNI jobs. The PSNI are seeking an Assistant Project Sponsor who...
How to prepare for university
The new academic year is on the horizon, so take a look at the following checklist (from UCAS) to make sure you’re prepared for university. Are there any other offer conditions you need to meet? Apart from waiting for your exam results, check whether you need to do anything else to get your place. Your...
Vote for nijobfinder at the 2019 NORAs
About the National Online Recruitment Awards (NORAs) The NORAs recognise the very best in the UK online recruitment space – voted for by job seekers themselves. They acknowledge and reward excellence in online recruitment practice and offer recognition for key players within the UK recruitment industry. The awards cover a wide range of sectors, including...
Henderson Group launch 2019 apprenticeship scheme
Northern Ireland wholesaler and retailer, Henderson Group, has launched its apprenticeship schemes for 2019. This latest programme brings the total investment in the initiative to £250,000 in the past three years. The new opportunities are within logistics, retail food-to-go and retail financial services. Each scheme is open for application now and will begin in September...
Graduates recognised with excellence award
Two Ulster University graduates have been awarded the Allen & Overy trophy for excellence in Librarianship as part of a two-year programme that enhances the skills of information professionals. Geraldine Colgan from County Wicklow and Claire McCartan from Downpatrick are the seventh and eighth participants to receive the prestigious award, which is part of the...