Major jobs expo this weekend

Almost 40 of the West's leading employers are to exhibit at the inaugural Jobs Expo Galway this Saturday.

Employers include those from multiple sectors including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), ICT, Medtech, Retail, Insurance, Hotels, Recruitment, Training and Pharma as well as local employment networks and the Western Development Commission. Meanwhile, international employers exhibiting include Immigration Northwest Ontario, the Isle of Man Government, Motor, Local Employment networks

The event will take place on Saturday at the Radisson Blu on Lough Atalia Road from 11am to 4pm and will showcase some of the region's most highly-regarded companies, both Irish and multinational employers. It is the first time Jobs Expo has taken place in Galway; the event takes twice-yearly in Dublin and Cork and is regarded as Ireland's leading jobs fair.

It's aimed at people in Galway and the wider western region seeking opportunities or a career change and is free to attend.

“We have had a tremendous response from companies and jobseekers for this Saturday's event', says organiser Kevin Branigan of Careers Unlimited. 'The job market in the West has heated up substantially and companies are looking to recruit and expand. This Saturday's expo features employers from a wide range of sectors, seeking to meet skilled professionals for the West of Ireland.'

As well as the wide array of employers, Jobs Expo Galway will feature a day of seminars and talks and also free career advice in the 'Career Clinic', a dedicated area staffed by experienced career coaches. “The Career Clinic is one of the most important and popular aspects of Jobs Expo, and it’s totally free of charge to attendees. Our team of coaches will help jobseekers with practical advice, such as CV preparation and interview skills. They can also assist people who want a career change,” says Branigan. Meanwhile, the Seminar Zone will offer free, topical talks given by industry insiders.

There are a host of exhibitors, whilst seminars will also be given by a number of companies. Career coaches will also be on hand.

Admission is free for all wishing to attend Jobs Expo Galway. Those interested can register by visiting www.jobsexpo.ie