During September and October, we will be delivering workshops on:
- CVs & Interviews Made Simple – workshops in Cobh and Macroom
- Winning at Job Seeking! – workshops in Midleton, Youghal, Millstreet, Carrigaline, Macroom and Cobh
CVs & Interviews Made Simple – free help for you!
Struggling with your CV or nervous about interviews? We’re here to help — for free.
What’s it about?
A friendly, no-pressure session to help you:
- Create or improve your CV
- Learn what to expect in interviews
- Build confidence in talking about your skills
- Get tips that really work
Who’s it for?
- Anyone looking for a job – eligibility criteria applies.
- Feeling unsure or left out – it’s for you
- No experience needed
- Open to all 18+ age and backgrounds
Scroll, Click & Apply: Winning at Job Seeking!
Looking for work? Struggling with online applications?
Join us for a FREE, friendly, in-person workshop to help you to apply for jobs online! In this workshop, you will learn how to:
- Search for jobs online and find the right roles for you
- Write a clear, strong email application (with subject line & attachments)
- Complete online application forms and use agency portals (e.g. Jobs Ireland, Indeed, etc.)
- Upload CVs and documents correctly
- Set up job alerts and follow up with employers
- Spot and avoid online scams
This workshop will help you to make every application count and give you the skills to move from Apply to Interview.
Come along and build your confidence in applying for jobs online!
There will also be opportunities to ask questions during the workshop.
All are welcome!
Who can attend?
Individuals who are:
- Long-term unemployed,
- Low-income or underemployed
- From low income households
- Refugees
You do not have to be receiving a social welfare payment.
How to register to attend the workshops
If you would like to attend one of the workshops, please click on the workshop link and provide your details to reserve your place. The workshops will proceed subject to demand and we will be in contact to confirm that you are able to attend during the week before the workshop is due to take place.
Please register for the location where you would like to attend the workshop.
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link |
| 24th September 2025 | 10.00 am | MACROOM Macroom-E Enterprise Centre, Bowl Road, Macroom, P12 FV30 | CVs & Interviews Made Simple Click here to register |
| 25th September 2025 | 10.00 am | COBH Cobh Community Centre, Orelia Terrace, Cobh, P24KW82 | CVs & Interviews Made Simple Click here to register |
| 6th October 2025 | 10.00 am | MIDLETON Midleton Soccer Club, Knockgriffin, Midleton, P25 NR20 | Winning at Job Seeking! Click here to register |
| 7th October 2025 | 10.00 am | YOUGHAL Cumann Na Daoine, Catherine Street, Youghal, P36 WY82 | Winning at Job Seeking! Click here to register |
| 8th October 2025 | 10.00 am | MILLSTREET Cork College of FET Centre Main Street, Millstreet, P51 W3Y2 | Winning at Job Seeking! Click here to register |
| 14th October 2025 | 9.45 am | CARRIGALINE Carrigaline Library, Strand Road, Carrigaline, P43 HA25 | Winning at Job Seeking! Click here to register |
| 29th October 2025 | 10.00 am | MACROOM Macroom-E Enterprise Centre, Bowl Road, Macroom, P12 FV30 | Winning at Job Seeking! Click here to register |
| 30th October 2025 | 10.00 am | COBH Cobh Community Centre, Orelia Terrace, Cobh, P24KW82 | Winning at Job Seeking! Click here to register |
SECAD Employment Support Service
The SECAD Employment Support Service provides support to people who are trying to decide on their next step. Our FREE service can help people to find work or to examine their education, training and upskilling options.
Our dedicated team can help you with:
- CV creation: we can help people to create a great CV that shows off your strengths and experience
- Interview skills: we can help prepare you to shine in job interviews.
- Returning to education, training and upskilling: we’ll help you find ways to improve your skills and career opportunities.
