During June and July, we will be delivering workshops on two topics:
- Returning to work – workshops in Macroom, Millstreet and Youghal
- Interview skills – workshops in Carrigaline and Cobh
Returning to work?
Took a career break? Looking for a fresh start?
Whether you stepped away for family, health, or personal reasons, these dynamic workshops will give you the confidence, tools, and connections to restart your career successfully!
- Boost Your Confidence – overcome self-doubt with hands-on exercises!
- Expand Your Network – reconnect with professionals & create new opportunities!
- Upskill & Train – discover free & funded training programs!
- Explore Self-Employment – learn how to start your own business!
- Learn to Drive – get information on RSA learner permits & driving supports!
There will also be opportunities to ask questions during the workshop.
Interview skills
- Do you know what makes you nervous about a job interview?
- Find out the best ways to prepare for an interview!
It is natural to feel nervous before an interview but preparing well helps to reduce anxiety. When you are prepared, it helps you to provide clear answers which show off your skills and achievements and makes you stand out to interviewers.
During this workshop, we will share tips on how to prepare for an interview including using the STAR method and also using AI.
STAR means Situation, Task, Action and Result. This method helps interview candidates to clearly explain their experiences and demonstrate their skills effectively. During the workshop, we will show you how to create scenarios and provide you with examples of questions and answers using this approach.
Using AI to prepare for interviews
We will include how to use AI to find job-specific questions to practice with so that you are better prepared for the interview.
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.
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link |
| 17th June 2025 | 10.00 am | CARRIGALINE Carrigaline Library, Kilnaglery, Carrigaline, Co Cork P43 HA25 | Interview skills workshop Click here to register |
| 25th June 2025 | 10.00 am | MACROOM Macroom-E Enterprise Centre, Bowl Road, Macroom. P12 FV30 | Returning to work workshop Click here to register |
| 26th June 2025 | 10.00 am | COBH Cobh Community Centre, Orelia Terrace, Cobh. P24 KW82 | Interview skills workshop Click here to register |
| 2nd July 2025 | 10.00 am | MILLSTREET Cork College of FET Centre Main Street, Millstreet, P51 W3Y2 | Returning to work workshop Click here to register |
| 8th July 2025 | 10.00 am | YOUGHAL Cumann na Daoine Community Centre, Catherine Street, Youghal, P36 WY82 | Returning to work workshop 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.
