World of Work in Northern Ireland

Getting Work

Staying Positive

The importance of being positive before and during an interview is crucial if you are going to sell yourself effectively.

In this clip, Julie McBride puts all that's she learnt into practice. She is preparing for an actual interview, has undergone a makeover, deals with her nerves, and goes in with a positive mindset to get the job.

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The Getting Work Quiz

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Learning for Life & Work links

  • Employability

    Work ExperienceLearn about the basic skills you'll need to enter the workforce and find out how one person overcame their own fears and lack of confidence to make it big.

  • Becoming Employable

    Becoming EmployableLearn about the basic skills you'll need to enter the workforce and find out how one person overcame their own fears and lack of confidence to make it big.

  • Being the Best

    Selling YourselfFrom Shank's Apprentice to Superdocs - BBC Northern Ireland has documented many people involved in the World of Work in Northern Ireland. View the clips and find out about those extra skills you'll need to move forward in your chosen job.

  • Interactive Quiz

    Interactive QuizFind out how much you've learned about getting work in Northern Ireland and the types of job available.

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