12/12/2014

Minister Launches Belfast Recruitment Event

Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry is inviting local jobseekers to a recruitment and job interview event.

The event takes place at the Holiday Inn, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, on Wednesday, 17th December from 9am to 1.30pm and will feature five major employers in the Belfast area who wish to recruit staff. The companies involved are BT, Firstsource Solutions, Concentrix, Teleperformance and Convergys and will have over 100 vacancies on offer including customer service and telephone banking opportunities. Many of these companies are seeking staff to start work in January 2015.

The Minister said: "Clearly this event demonstrates employers are seeking to recruit and that there are employment opportunities for jobseekers. This recruitment and job interview event brings employers and jobseekers together under one roof, and allows attendees to avail of up to five interviews on the day, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

"My Department's Careers Service and Employment Service will also provide individuals with information, advice and guidance on a range of training and employment schemes. These can help equip people with the skills to compete in the labour market and meet the needs of employers both now and in the future."

(CD)

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