Job Search Essentials

During October, our interactive workshops will give you the basics on how to search for a job that suits your skills.  During the session we will cover the following:

Learning how to job search effectively

We will show you how to:

  • Find industries and companies that fit your skills
  • Explain why you need to adapt your CV for each job you apply for
  • Apply for jobs online and target the ones you want

Getting a better response to your job application

We will show you how to:

  • Adapt your CV and cover letter to show why you’re a great fit for the job
  • Use keywords from the job advertisement
  • Follow up with a friendly message after applying

Structuring your Job Search Strategy

We will explain why it’s important to:

  • Set clear goals
  • Make a job search plan to prioritise the best opportunities
  • Keep track of your progress so you can adjust as needed

Hidden Jobs Market

We will explain what this is and how to use your contacts to find a job that suits your skills and commitments

Getting back to the Work Place

We will talk about how to prepare your CV after you have been away from the work place due to for example, family commitments, illness or redundancy.

This is also relevant for first time job seekers.

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.

DateTimeVenueRegistration
7th October9.30 amMidleton
Midleton Soccer Club Knockgriffin Park P25 NR20
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14th October9.30 amCobh
Cobh Community Centre, Orelia Terrace, P24KW82
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16th October9.30 amMillstreet
Millstreet Further Education Centre, Main Street, P51 W3Y2
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22nd October9.30 amYoughal
Cumann na Daoine Catherine Street P36 WY82
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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.

The Social Inclusion & Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Irish Government through the Department of Rural & Community Development, and the European Union through the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021 – 2027.