South Kerry Jobs Fair a huge success

Both employers and attendees described the South Kerry Jobs Fair, held in the Great Southern Killarney, as an overwhelming success.

Almost 1,500 people attended the event on Thursday last, while there were more than 50 exhibitors from across a broad range of employment sectors and agencies also present. Some of the employers present confirmed that they employed people directly at the event. It is the second year of the event which is organised by South Kerry Development Partnership CLG, in conjunction with the Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce, and sponsors included The Great Southern Killarney and Red Chair Recruitment.

SKDP CEO Noel Spillane said that they were delighted with the turnout which was larger than expected.

“An excellent range of candidates with broad skillsets attended, particularly from the Ukrainian community which is a testament to their desire to work and integrate into the communities across South Kerry,” he said.

Senior Executive with Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce Bridget O’Keeffe echoed this and added that there was a super atmosphere in the Great Southern as jobseekers spent time with exhibitors looking for the best opportunity for them.

“All exhibitors put in a huge effort to select suitable candidates from a very strong talent pool aided by interpreters where necessary,” she noted.