The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency released a report in August 2020 relating to apprenticeships. It looked at data from between 2013 and April 2020 and found that almost 39,000 people began training in accordance with the ApprenticeshipsNI 2013/17 program.
Looking for a job in Northern Ireland? We’re here to help. In this month’s Five Companies Hiring Now you’ll find opportunities with a top university, a global bank and one of NI’s biggest car dealerships.
Nijobs.com should be your first port of call. At present, it is the #1 recruitment website in Northern Ireland, with over 400,000 different jobseekers logging in each month. Site users can browse for positions using filters such as job title, skill, or company. You can also look at openings in different locations and specific categories. Aside from browsing for jobs, you can also read useful career advice and tips on how to perform well in interviews.
At the time of writing, the prospect of trying to find employment with no experience probably seems extra daunting. It is usually a challenging situation because you don’t have a work history to fall back on. Typically, if you are up against candidates with prior experience in a given field, you are at a disadvantage.
Job applications have increased as Covid-19 bites the NI labour market according to our latest Job Report. Our data analysis also gives some encouragement to jobseekers, revealing that jobs increasing each month on month from April’s lockdown to the gradual reopening of the economy in June.
If you enjoy the challenge of helping people to find their feet, consider a career as a support worker. No one claims it is an ‘easy’ role, but you get the opportunity to make a positive difference in a person’s life.
There is a steady demand for support workers in Northern Ireland, as a variety of organisations such as Mencap, START International, and First People Solutions consistently seek suitable candidates. Keep reading to see if there are likely employers near your area and the top cities for support workers candidates.
One of the great things about becoming a support worker in Northern Ireland is that there is no shortage of industries looking to hire you. There is also a variety of roles, including clinical support worker, mental health support worker, family support worker, maternity support worker, and community support worker.
If you fancy embracing the challenge of helping vulnerable people to enjoy life a little more, the role of a support worker may seem like a golden opportunity. It is an entry-level role, which means you don’t necessarily require previous experience or a degree. Successful support workers have ‘soft’ skills such as patience, communication, and empathy.
There are no minimum qualifications to become a sales assistant. However, there is tremendous scope for career growth, especially if you decide to return to education. Let’s take a look at the opportunities in colleges and other education centres across the UK.