Encouraging a Skilled Future for Northern Ireland
NORTHERN Ireland’s changing employment landscape and the implications of Brexit could result in a skills shortage in key sectors such as engineering and IT. And a robust economy here will depend upon enough well-qualified young people with the right skills mix to fill vacancies to avoid a projected shortfall to industry, according to a government-backed...
M&S recruiting 300 staff in Northern Ireland for Christmas
Grocery chain Marks and Spencer is taking on 300 seasonal staff in Northern Ireland as it prepares for the Christmas rush. M&S said applications were now open for the roles across its 21 stores in Northern Ireland in clothing, home and food. M&S recently opened a food hall in Craigavon’s Marlborough Retail Park, its 21st...
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Pizza chain to spread its wings into Republic following home success
Hospitality boss Bill Wolsey has said he plans to open pizza restaurants in the Republic under his Little Wing brand. Mr Wolsey, whose Beannchor group owns the Merchant and Bullitt hotels in Belfast, as well as a series of pubs, was crowned winner of the industry category of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year competition...
How to… be a good interviewee
A job interview is the first chance you have to make an impression with your prospective employer and it’s one you don’t want to mess up. Nerves can often lead to honest mistakes during interviews but it’s also important you don’t let bad habits ruin your chances of landing that dream job. Don’t fidget Try...
Roof window specialist saw ‘window’ of opportunity to run his own business with the Go For It Programme
Draperstown man, Mark O’Neill started his own business with the help of the Go For It Programme. Sometimes a business plan can come from one bright idea or a secret passion! The Go For It Programme is partly funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth &...
Medical research firm to create 20 new jobs at its Belfast data hub
An investment of £2m at the Belfast-based data hub of medical research firm Diaceutics is set to create 20 new jobs. The company works closely with the pharmaceutical industry to help tailor medical treatments to the individual characteristics of each patient. It has become one of the world’s leading providers of precision medicine data analytics,...
How to… choose a career
Whether you are looking for your first job or want to change career, you should understand what type of person you are and what you want from your work and life. Spend time getting to know yourself and research different opportunities to help make the best decision for you. The Careers Service at www.nidirect.gov.uk offers...
35 jobs created as shipbuilding returns to Belfast Harbour
Artemis Technologies are establishing a new facility at Belfast Harbour, creating 35 jobs and marking the return of commercial shipbuilding to the area. Led by double Olympic gold medalist, Iain Percy OBE, the company will use its expertise of world yacht racing to develop new green maritime technologies and build an ‘Autonomous Sailing Vessel’ (ASV)....
£28m factory to create 300 jobs
Camlin has announced nearly 300 new jobs in Lisburn as it opens a new £28m factory. The high-tech electrical manufacturer already employs around 300 people at its Ferguson Drive premises and produces engineering products for the electricity and rail industries. Nearly 100 of the new roles are already in place. Invest NI, the economic development...