Job Centre

The importance of a positive mind-set during your Job search

By STEPHANIE MOYNIHAN

Search for a job can be a stressful and anxious time. You may feel overwhelmed, especially, if you have been unemployed or job searching for a while. Staying optimistic and hopeful is sometime easier said than done but yet it is so very important. Have a read through the following suggestions to support you through this time of change.

Treat your search like a job

Stick to a daily structure and routine to maintain focussed. Treat your search for a job like a job that you start at the same time every morning, take a meaningful break from and that finishes at the same time every day.

Be prepared and organised

Make sure that your CV is up to date and that you have draft cover letter that you can be easily tweaked to suit the roles you are applying for. Is your LinkedIn profile is current? Do you have an outfit for an interview ready should you be invited at short notice and have you thought about who you could ask to give you a reference?

Give yourself a break

be kind to yourself and take regular breaks from your job search to give your mind a break. Perhaps you would like to spend some time outdoors. As darker autumn nights are looming, it its particularly important to spend some time outdoors during the day if you can. Exercising and spending quality times with friends and family will also help you recharge.

Focus on the positives

Celebrate the small wins! Did you send an application of? Great! Did you narrow down your search helping yourself to be efficient! Well done, that’s another step! Give yourself credit for small successes along the way. Last but not least: Keep your chin up! IRD Duhallow’s SICAP-funded Job Centre offers support and guidance to people in relation to CV preparation, the interview process and job seeking. Contact Stephanie on 02960633 for assistance. SICAP 2018-2022 is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development with co-funding from the European Social Fund (ESF) as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020

IRD Duhallow are hosting a farm health & safety event on Friday 21st October from 1pm until 4pm.

This is an interactive event with demonstrations from the emergency services, there will also be an opportunity to get blood pressure checks and information on mental health, cancer prevention and heart health.

To register for this event please contact Rural Community Health Worker Majella Canty, majella.canty@irdduhallow.com

Scoil Mhuire Kanturk Golf Classic Tees Off

Scoil Mhuire Kanturk held a Golf Classic Fundraiser in Kanturk Golf Club on the 23rd and 24th of September. It is 20 years since the last Golf Classic was held. It was wonderful to be back using the fantastic community amenity of Kanturk Golf Club and golf course to support the continued development of facilities in Scoil Mhuire. Denis Keating, Principal thanked all involved in Kanturk Golf Club, Club Captains Ger Buckley and Yvonne Stadler, Club Presidents Noel Hennessy and Kate O’Brien as well as club officers, course staff, volunteers and members for their generous support today and for the fantastic condition in which the course is presented for our teams and guests. He thanked Patrick and his staff for the food served and refreshments throughout the day and to Andrius and Lidl Kanturk for supplying the refreshment pack to teams. We would like to thank all who have supported our school by entering a team, sponsoring a hole or a tee box or making a donation. In particular a special thanks to sponsors Munster Business Equipment and Paul Buckley of F45 Gym in Cork for their generous sponsorship. Thank you to those who have donated such an impressive range of prizes for this classic. Thanks also to all who have donated prizes for our raffle. To the Scoil Mhuire community, students, teachers, parents, past pupils, past staff and our school suppliers, thank you all for your generosity of time and effort in making this event the major success that it is. In particular, Mr. Keating paid tribute to Gerald Crotty and Padraic O’Connell for their immense efforts over the last number of months planning and driving this fundraiser. Thanks also to Tadgh Leahy for his expertise in scrutinising score cards and finalising competition results. Our aim has been to raise €20,000 to upgrade the changing rooms of the school gym for the benefit of our students and wider community. The intention is to refurbish the changing areas, recommission the shower facilities and upgrade the heating system. Mr. Keating was delighted to confirm that thanks to the efforts of all involved that they have been successful in meeting their target.

LEFT: Main sponsor Vincent Meade Munster Business Equipment with Denis Murphy and Neily Meade

RIGHT: 2nd Prize – Conor Madigan, Conor Madigan II and James Madigan past pupil