I am interested in upskilling, changing career or finding a job.
In today's fast changing world of work, you may have to look for a job several times in your working life, as the modern workplace changes according to local and global economic changes. This area will guide you through the job search job application and interview process.
Understanding where to go for support or who to contact in relation to making informed career and employment decisions can be difficult. This area will guide you through a list of recognised services and organisations that support jobseekers to progress their careers.
If you want progress your career, further your education, or you are unemployed, there are a range of ways to retrain or upskill. This area will guide you through initiatives that are designed to assist jobseekers to return to education, improve their skills and increase their chance of gaining employment.
When considering what type of employment that you would like, it is worth exploring the different available opportunities. This area will guide you through a range of available employment options including what employers want, employee rights and changing career.
The information below provides an overview of some frequently asked questions in relation to applying to the Department Employment Affairs and Social Protection for social welfare entitlements when you are unemployed.
A range of government employment initiatives are available for unemployed people who are in receipt of a social welfare payment. The aim of these initiatives is to encourage jobseekers to engage in employment opportunities.
Often people worry about losing their social welfare benefits when they return to work. However, there are a number of supports and incentives available that can help you make this transition back into employment.
Job Applications are the first vital step to getting a job interview. In this area, we look at how to give employers the information they need to ensure that they put you on the shortlist.
You may be new to interviews, or perhaps it's been a while since you've had an interview, but if you want to be successful, it's useful have a clear understanding of the different types of interviews used and what is expected of you during each of them.
An Apprenticeship is a programme of formal education and training. It combines learning in your place of work, with learning in an education or training centre. On successful completion of a number of phases of training, apprentices become recognised craftspeople or professionals.
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