Jobs Expo Cork received huge promotion in Cork last week, not least on the news bulletins on Cork's 96FM. 96FM broadcasts to Cork city and county and is Cork's longest-running radio station.
Here how 96FM covered Jobs Expo Cork, which was held last Saturday 30th March at Clayton Hotel Silver Springs.
Cork's Red FM 104-106 featured Jobs Expo Cork in their news bulletins on Saturday. Red FM broadcasts to Cork and the surrounding area, and has 198,000 listeners in the county. Red is the home of The Neil Prendeville show.
Here's how Red FM covered Jobs Expo Cork last Saturday, with news information and an interview with Jobs Expo's Kevin Branigan
Nearly one quarter of Munster based jobseekers have applied for jobs overseas according to a new survey by Jobs Expo Cork.
- 22% of job jobseekers in Munster have applied for up to 21 roles in past 12 months
- 40% cite bullying from colleagues as an issue, while 48% reported experiencing bullying from managers
- FREE event taking place on 30th March, with exhibitors such as Glenveagh Properties PLC, Johnson & Johnson, Aldi and more…
Nearly one quarter of Munster-based jobseekers are currently applying for positions overseas, according to a new survey conducted by Jobs Expo Cork, Munster’s largest jobs and careers event, which is taking place on Saturday 30th in the Clayton Hotel, Silver Springs. Of this number, 41% are applying for jobs in the UK.
The survey also reveals that while 64% are actively looking for work in Cork, 14% of job seekers are looking for work anywhere in Ireland and 4% are seeking for jobs in Dublin.
Respondents also reported a number of recurring problems affecting their career satisfaction. 40% cite bullying from colleagues as an issue, while 48% reported experiencing bullying from managers. 30% of people feel they were passed over for promotion. Of those who reported their grievances to HR, only 25% of people reported having the situation resolved to their satisfaction. Less than 1 in 4 think working employment regulations protect employees enough.
45% of people are concerned about their children’s future employment prospects due to the past recession years and the continuing economic uncertainty with Brexit. 83% of the jobseekers believe Brexit will have an adverse effect on Ireland’s economy and 73% feel that the Government hasn’t prepared properly for the outcome. 19% said they would consider moving in the future. The 67% who said they would be considering relocating, cited employment as the main reason.
Of the recorded jobseekers attending the Jobs Expo Cork event, 46% are employed but seeking a new position while 0.5% are actively looking to move outside the country to work. The individuals hail from a variety of backgrounds - 14% from Science/Engineering/Medtech, 13% from IT, 6% from the Banking/Financial sectors, 4% from Healthcare, and this year also sees a spike in attendees from the Hospitality sector, up from 5% to 12%.
While people from Ireland make up 70% of responders, the number of jobseekers who hail from elsewhere in the EU has risen by 8%, and presently makes up 27% of the total respondents.
Munster based job seekers are an educated workforce; 66% have completed a 3rd-level Degree, or have a Postgraduate Qualifications, while a further 25% have some third level education. This upward trend is poised to continue, as 61% of all respondents intend to upskill in the next year. The number of recent graduates and entry-level workers looking for work stands at 15%, while those with more than 2 years’ experience account for 85% of jobseekers questioned. When asked how many positions they had gone for in the past 12 months, 22% say they have applied for more than 21 jobs.
In addition, the research found that:
• 47% of people believe that working conditions in Ireland are getting better.
• 42% believe the economy is approving.
• 45% of people are concerned about their children’s prospects
• 51% of people believe they had been offered a fair salary for their last job offer.
• 61% of respondents have considered changing careers
Jobs Expo Cork is taking place on Saturday 30th March, Clayton Hotel, Sliver Springs. As the leading jobs and careers event in Munster, it will feature some of the largest employers in Ireland and showcase hundreds of active job opportunities, making it the perfect place to explore a range of employment options.
Jobs Expo Cork is a FREE event that will be of interest to anyone looking to meet leading employers in the region.
There is also a wide range of exhibitors who will be there on the day to answer any questions you may have regarding the field of work you are interested in – including;
• Aldi
• FMI
• FIT
• Capita Customer Solutions
• KN Networks
• HSE
• VMM International
• eCollege
• Brightwater
• Mercedes Holland
• PACIV
• Glenveagh Properties PLC
• Laya Healthcare
• Cork ETB
• Currencies Direct
• MyTaxi
• PE Global
• Innopharma Labs
• Oxford Global
• Johnson & Johnson
Attendees will have the opportunity to chat to representatives from each employer to discuss the options available at each company. Jobs Expo Cork will also have a range of seminars from coaches such as:
• Aggie Pulfer – Career Coach
• Frank Hynes – JobsChanger.ie
• Anne Caulfield – ElevateEdge Coaching and Consulting LTD.
There’s a packed schedule of seminars on the Agenda Stage as well as the Google Digital Garage. The ‘Agenda Stage’ is sponsored by Glenveagh Properties PLC and host talks on a variety of topics including;
• Job-seeking skills such as using social media to land your dream job
• Interview techniques
• CV writing workshops
• Talks by industry insiders on a variety of career topics
• Start your own business experts will also be available to offer advice and support networks.
The ‘Career Clinic’ will also offer attendees the opportunity to meet with professional development coaches who can help candidates with crucial issues such as interview skills, CV presentation and changing career direction.
Jobs Expo is the leading jobs and careers event in Ireland and is free-of-charge to the public. Jobs Expo is run by
Careers Unlimited, an online and events company, and organised by BCS Recruitment. Bronagh Cotter from Jobs Expo says: “At this time of year, people are thinking about new employment options and the purpose of an event like Jobs Expo Cork is to locate all of this information in one convenient location. Anyone attending will have the chance to chat directly with leading employers in the region and find out all the information they need to ensure that they find the role that suits their requirements.”
EVENT DETAILS:
Name: Jobs Expo Cork
Date: Saturday, 30 March 2019
Venue: Clayton Hotel, Silver Springs, Cork
Time: 10am – 4pm
Admission: Free
For more details, visit www.jobsexpo.ie or follow up on Twitter @jobsexpoireland
For further details, please contact:
Breda Brown / Sarah Doyle
Unique Media
Tel: (01) 522 5200 or 085 139 7927 (SD)
We speak with Elizabeth Levangie of Canadian company GFL Environmental about the opportunities they will have at this Saturday's Jobs Expo Cork at Clayton Hotel Silver Springs.
Meet GFL Environmental at Jobs Expo Cork, this Saturday 30th March. To register for free admission, click here.
We're very excited to have Voxpro join us again for the Jobs Expo. You can meet their team this Saturday from 10am at Clayton Hotel Silver Springs. Register for this FREE recruitment fair today and meet industry leading employers.
Voxpro is a business processes outsourcer. The company focuses on delivering beautiful customer service, technical support, trust and safely and sales solutions to clients across the globe.
They partner with world’s known game changing companies, unique in their fields!
Voxpro is now part of the Canadian Company Telus International, operating in all parts of the world, starting from Eastern Europe to Asia and South America.
They're open 7 days a week, 365 days of the year to support their clients’ customers and as such you may be required to work a variety of shifts but this will be clarified with you on the phone at the initial contact stage and depends on the particular role you have applied for.
At Voxpro they can offer a promising career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company. They believe in supporting talent and encouraging employees to grow and succeed .
Furthermore, they believe each person is unique and each contribution matters. Voxpro staff own their journey and are empowered to realise it. They believe in careers without ceilings.
Their culture is unique and cherished by all employees. Their diverse multilingual teams, vibrant office environment and opportunities to learn and progress are inspiring!
This is a unique opportunity to join the team and be part of really making a difference at Voxpro. Their clients are amazing and world leading in delivering beautiful customer experiences.
Voxpro are currently recruiting for a number of a English speaking roles across variety of contracts. Start dates are depending on the contracts and the roles. Please come and meet their team who are looking forward to meeting YOU!
We have a variety of great talks on this Saturday’s Agenda Stage and Google Digital Garage. Here is the Jobs Expo Cork seminar list. Don’t forget, the seminars are first-come-first-served. Therefore, make a note of the seminars you want to attend and get in early.
Our Agenda Stage seminars at Jobs Expo Cork are sponsored by Glenveagh Properties PLC.
Glenveagh’s first site in Cork opened in December 2018, marking the beginning of their expansion into Munster.
Glenveagh are looking to meet with Engineers, Site Managers, Foremen, Health & Safety Officers and Quantity Surveyors, who wish to build their careers within the company. If you want to be part of this success, come meet their team at the Jobs Expo Cork.
You can meet their team on 30th March at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs.
As well as a full day of talks and seminars on the Agenda Stage, Google Digital Garage will be in attendance with three hours of talks on the day.
To view the Seminar Schedule, click here.
For more information about Glenveagh Properties PLC, click here.
