Learn how to apply for jobs online and boost your confidence in job seeking
Applying for jobs online can be confusing and time-consuming. Our workshops offer clear, practical guidance to help you search effectively, write stronger applications, and feel more confident about your job hunt. Professional support can make all the difference.
Join our “Winning at job seeking!” workshops across Cork
- SECAD October workshops: Winning at Job Seeking! – in Midleton, Youghal, Millstreet, Carrigaline, Macroom and Cobh
Scroll, click & apply: free in-person job-seeking workshops
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 and get expert advice on your career options.
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.
SECAD Partnership provides free employment supports under the SICAP programme to help individuals facing challenges in entering or returning to the workforce. SICAP (Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme) 2024–2028 is administered by Pobal and co-funded by the Government of Ireland. It tackles poverty and social exclusion at a local level by providing tailored supports to disadvantaged individuals and linking them to existing services.
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 |
| 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.
