Worklink hosting CV events for jobseekers in March

Worklink 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 4^thMarch 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 11^th 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.

Welsh woman elected new director of Samaritans

Wendy Thomas

Welsh woman Wendy Thomas has been appointed as the new director of the Dundalk/Newry branch of the Samaritans.

A native of the Brecon Beacons in South Wales, Wendy spent most of her adult life in London, where she worked in primary education. She eventually became a headteacher and finally an inspector/consultant, before retiring.

Her main interests, outside education, are music, opera, ballet and theatre, both as observer and participant – she was, for many years, a member of the BBC Symphony Chorus.

During this time she was actively involved in a Central London branch of Samaritans, holding the equivalent rank of Deputy Director.

She discovered Rostrevor in 2002 and liked it, and its people so much that she moved there in 2011.

Following this move she joined the local branch of Samaritans as a volunteer.

She moves into her new post as the Samaritans are celebrating their 40th anniversary of establishing a branch in this area.