Expanding NI e-learning firm scores with English football education deal
A Northern Ireland e-learning company has signed a deal with the English Football Association to deliver a football education programme. Learning Pool, which has grown into one the UK’s largest providers of online learning, said the new partnership will support the delivery of the programme by 2020. It’s the latest deal secured by Paul McElvaney’s...
How to… avoid interview mistakes
In her latest blog post for nijobfinder Generation Women founder, Sinead Sharkey shares her advice on things to avoid doing at an interview. Talk badly of a previous employer It is never acceptable to bad mouth a company or manager you’ve worked for previously. It doesn’t matter how awful they were. You need to find...
Naomi Spence – Haematology/Oncology Community Play Specialist
The Post: Haematology/Oncology Community Play Specialist The Post Holder: Naomi Spence HOW I BECAME A PLAY SPECIALIST Naomi Spence has worked as a play specialist at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children for more than two decades. Give a brief outline of your career to date. In 1990, I joined the team at the...
Software giant to create 1,000 new jobs
First Derivatives, the Newry software giant, have announced plans to create 1,000 new jobs in the next three years. Chief executive Brian Conlon announced the news during a keynote speech at yesterday’s inaugural Innovation Nation event in Newry. First Derivatives produces software used in the financial service sector, but has also expanded into a variety...
Co Tyrone firm in £15m plan to create 40 new jobs
Capper Trading, a transport and logistics firm, is set to invest in a £15m expansion. The family-owned firm currently employs 125 people at its headquarters off the M1 near Dungannon and has said the development of its new agri-development hub will create 40 new jobs in the area. The Co Tyrone firm has been based...
STATSports announces 237 new jobs as part of major expansion
STATSport based in Newry has announced the creation of 237 new jobs during its latest expansion. The firm specialises in wearable technology and provides analysis software to professional athletes. With over a decade of experience, STATSport has offices in Ireland, London and the USA. The major recruitment drive is due to an investment of...
How to… create an eye-catching cover letter
The main aim of a cover letter is to encourage recruiters to read your CV. While a CV sets out the skills and experience you have for the job, the covering letter more explicitly demonstrates your understanding of the employing organisation and the nature of the job being advertised. A covering letter gives you the...
Cara Macklin – Strategic Development Director, Macklin Care Homes and Malone Lodge Hotel
The Post: Strategic Development Director, Macklin Care Homes and Malone Lodge Hotel The Post Holder: Cara Macklin HOW I BECAME A STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Gaining on the job experience has been fundamental to Cara Macklin’s career path. Give a brief outline of your career to date. I spent a year in Marks and Spencers’ Head...
Freshly Chopped set to open in Belfast
An Irish salad chain is set to open 10 new stores within Northern Ireland as part of its latest expansion. Freshly Chopped will open at the Belfast campus of Ulster University marking the firms 50th store. The launch of this new store will bring 15 jobs which will include both part-time and full-time jobs in...
12 things you should never say or do at interview and what to do instead
Having worked in HR and management roles in the corporate world, I’ve been on the opposite side of the interview table on many occasions. Now I coach women to get them ready for the important event. It’s amazing how the most talented people can struggle with selling themselves at interview. In fact, many of the...