Worklink Dundalk seeking volunteers

worklinkWorklink are looking for volunteers in the Dundalk area with skills in marketing, organisation or HR, to help with a series of events planned for 2015.

Worklink is a volunteer-powered employment support network that assists unemployed jobseekers in finding meaningful work. Further details are available on worklink.ie

If you would like to help people get a job and have skills in these areas, please get in touch on 0877988008, via www.facebook.com/WorklinkNorthEast or email ceinwen@worklink.ie

Worklink to host interview skills workshop in Dundalk next week

worklinkDo you want to improve your job interview skills and learn how to present yourself? Worklink are running “Impressive Interview Skills”, a free interview workshop on Wednesday 30th April from 7pm until 9pm in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dundalk.

The workshop will cover interview preparation, preparing for commonly-asked questions and give tips on how to present yourself.

“Impressive Interview Skills” will be delivered by Worklink’s volunteers, who are experienced professionals in the fields of Human Resources and career coaching. Places are limited to unemployed jobseekers and booking is essential.

Worklink is a volunteer-led organisation which aims to help unemployed job-seekers access employment. The local group plan to run a number of events this year, including CV and interview clinics, and the Worklink WorkOut, a six-week programme aimed at getting job-seekers “interview-fit”.

For more information about “Impressive Interview Skills” or to book your free place, call Ceinwen on 087 7988008 or email: ceinwen@worklink.ie

Worklink hosting CV events for jobseekers in March

worklinkWorklink are running two local events in March to help unemployed jobseekers brush up their CVs.

The first event is a CV Workshop “Make your CV work for you” on Tuesday 4thMarch from 11am to 1pm in O’Fiaich College. This workshop is intended for people who want guidance on how to write a CV and what to include in it. The session will include tips and suggestions on how to make a good first impression on a prospective employer. It will also include information on producing an effective cover letter. Worklink volunteers will be there to answer questions and give guidance on what employers look for in job candidates.

The second event is a CV Clinic on Tuesday 11th March from 10am to 1pm in O‘Fiaich College. The CV clinic is intended for people who have written a CV but want help with a particular issue. Participants can book a one-to-one half hour clinic appointment with a Worklink volunteer.

Clients can book a place for either one or for both events. Please note, for the CV Clinic they will need to book a half-hour one-to-one appointment.

For booking or more information email ceinwen@worklink.ie or phone 0877988008.

Worklink to host jobsearch event in Dundalk

logoWorklink’s first event of 2014 will take place in O Fiaich College from 11am until 1pm on Tuesday 28th January.

“Staying Motivated in your Jobsearch” aims to boost your confidence and increase your motivation. The session is free and is open to unemployed jobseekers. 

It will cover resilience, bouncing back, and dealing with setbacks. It will be run by Liz Barron, a career coach with experience in supporting people through career changes. The session is aimed at jobseekers who want to keep up their motivation and get a bit of a kickstart for the new year.

Worklink is a volunteer-led organisation which aims to help unemployed job-seekers access employment. The local group plan to run a number of events this year, including CV and interview clinics, and the Worklink WorkOut, a six-week programme aimed at getting job-seekers “interview-fit”.

For more information about “Staying Motivated in your Jobsearch” or to book your free place, call Ceinwen on 087 7988008 or email: ceinwen@worklink.ie