How to… answer unexpected interview questions
Interviewers often throw in a trick or unexpected question to try and catch you unaware. Quite often there is no right or wrong answer but rather they are trying to gauge your ability to think on your feet. If you were given a box of 10 pencils can you list 10 things that you could...
McDonald’s opening 30th outlet in Northern Ireland – creating 100 new jobs
A new McDonald’s restaurant will open in Northern Ireland next month creating 100 jobs. The “dual lane” drive thru restaurant at The Junction in Antrim the retail and leisure park, will be the first McDonald’s in Antrim. Its opening will see it compete directly with rival fast food chain, Burger King, which also has an...
How to… study effectively
While September may be all about settling into the new term – or maybe even a new school or university – now is the time to start focusing on your study technique. Putting in a little effort now will make life easier come exam time. HINTS AND TIPS Take good lecture notes It may sound...
£1m investment to double the size of Belfast’s new tech hub
Through a £1m investment, Belfast’s Ormeau Baths is set to double the size of its co-working space at the innovation hub. Since opening as a hub for firms in July 2017, the former Victorian bathhouse on Ormeau Avenue, has become a centre for new tech start-ups in the city. Announcing the development of a further...
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...
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...
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...
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...