David Burns – NSPCC Helpline Manager for Northern Ireland
The Post: NSPCC helpline manager for Northern Ireland The Post Holder: David Burns After spending three decades in the police service David Burns wanted to use his experience to help protect vulnerable children. HOW I BECAME A NSPCC HELPLINE MANAGER Give a brief outline of your career to date. I spent 30 years in the...
Nijobfinder works for you
THE latest research shows Nijobfinder works harder and better than ever to deliver results for recruiters. Following its relaunch in December 2017, the recruitment portal has delivered a record quarter 1 performance. From January to March, Nijobfinder has seen its new account registrations increase by nearly 300% year on year (YOY) and the number of...
Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition
ENTRY is now open for the 2019 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE). The exhibition promotes STEM skills in schools and BTYSTE ambassador, TV star and mentalist, David Meade is calling on Northern Ireland secondary school students to take part and start developing their ideas for an award-winning project. He said: “BTYSTE is the...
How To… Complete a Job Application Form
APPLICATION forms are generally very specific to each job and company and are designed for you to show that you have all the requirements for the job for which you are applying. The application form is your one chance to try and secure an interview so take care when completing it. HINTS AND TIPS Read...
Gareth Latimer – Director of Recovery and Reorganisation, Grant Thornton
The Post: Director of Recovery and Reorganisation, Grant Thornton The Post Holder: Gareth Latimer No two days are the same for Recovery and Reorganisation Specialist, Gareth Latimer. HOW I BECAME A RECOVERY AND REORGANISATION SPECIALIST Give a brief outline of your career to date. After a few years working in the Civil Service, including five...
ICT apprentices help identify emerging trends
TWELVE students have secured ICT apprenticeships. The new apprentices at Fujitsu have been appointed as part of the firm’s strategy to help boost the local technology talent pipeline and are part of the Department for the Economy’s IT and Telecoms Professional Apprenticeship Programme. Through the programme, the apprentices, who are studying at Belfast Metropolitan College...
Jamie Annet – Food Service Supervisor, Wellington Park Hotel
The Post: Food Service Supervisor, Wellington Park Hotel The Post Holder: Jamie Annet Flexibility and excellent communication skills are essential for Jamie Annet’s role in hospitality. HOW I BECAME A FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR Give a brief outline of your career to date. I started working in various parttime jobs from the age of 16 in...
6 ways to crack your interview technique
How’s your interview technique? You’ve spent hours on perfecting your CV, personalising each cover letter and you’ve just received an invite to an interview. There is no worse feeling than being unprepared for an interview. The process can be gruelling, but it means you’re one step closer to your dream job. This week on the...
5 steps to better leadership
How do you know you’re ready to take a step into leadership? Perhaps you think the time is right because it’s the expected next step, or it’s how you earn more money, or you’re ambitious. Are these good reasons? When I first went for a leadership position my reason was probably a combination of all...
Northern Ireland’s Premier Hospitality Event
THERE is still time to visit this year’s IFEX – Northern Ireland’s premier food, drink, retail and hospitality event. Taking place in the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast until March 22 and with thousands of visitors expected to attend, it’s one of the most eagerly anticipated industry events of the year. Salon Culinaire is the heart...