IMPROVING JOB SEARCH SKILLS
The Job Club, funded by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP), enables clients to develop more effective job search skills and to prepare for job interviews.
The Job Club maintains and develops an individual’s level of confidence and motivation to look for a job, increases the individual’s chances of obtaining a job interview and increases skills to perform effectively at an interview.


It provides a range of facilities and services to help people secure employment. Attendance is voluntary and free of charge!
Members of the Job club are all unemployed persons, who have a common goal – a genuine interest in finding work. Under the expert guidance of the Job Club Leaders, members receive training and support in developing their job seeking skills.
Members also work together, share their experiences and explore local work opportunities. When you become a member, the Job Club will build your confidence and show you how jobs can be found. It will also provide you with the resources needed for an intensive search for work.
• A Resource Centre
• Formal Training
• Support and Advice in Sourcing Jobs
• Access to Job Seeking supports (phones, emails, Internet, printing and photocopying)
• Access to Job Vacancy listings and information
• Professional CV
• Assistance with job application letters
• Assistance with job application forms & aptitude tests
• Assistance with Job Seeking Skills
• Interview coaching
These are run through out the year and listed below are the modules covered on the formal sessions:
- CV Preparation
- How to successfully write/type your own Cover Letters
- How to successfully complete Online and soft copy Application Forms
- Team Building Exercises
- Confidence Building Exercises
- Interview Preparation and Techniques
- Mock Interview and Feedback
- Basic IT Skills – using the internet, setting up an email address etc.
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Contact the Job Club Leader: telephone 01 8667000
or contact the Job Club Leader at Tel: 01 8667000 for further details.
The Job club also covered interview techniques, filling out application forms and also some of the online job seeking sites available. I gained a lot from these sessions as I wasn’t aware of the many online sites available.
The interview techniques and filling application forms session covered the importance of research and preparation. I found these sessions very useful as I wasn’t sure how to sell my skills confidently and it also helped me to put into perspective the skills I have to offer. The Job Club has helped me to become more confident in my approach to seeking employment which I was lacking before I did the club. I really feel I have benefited from doing these sessions as I use these skills every time I’m applying for jobs”.
Kind Regards,
Catherine Delaney.
” I found the Jobs Club Formal Sessions to be very beneficial in helping me in whatever way possible to get back to work. From doing C.V’s, Cover letters and mock interviews in a relaxed and positive environment it really helped me get my mind set on returning to work. And through the Jobs Club Formal sessions with the help of my tutor i successfully gained employment. I would recommend the Jobs Club to anyone who is serious about going back to work as they will do everything in there power to help you”
Keith o’ Reilly

