HUNDREDS OF JOBS ON OFFER AT CLAREGALWAY CAREERS FAIR

Date Published: 03-Dec-2012

A major careers fair takes place in Claregalway today.

Hundreds of jobs will be on offer with representatives of some of Galway's current employers including 'EA games' and 'Home Instead' available to give advice.

EA Games, a US firm, recently announced the creation of 300 positions including customer support and IT at its base in Parkmore west in the city.

NUI Galway, GMIT and Galway VEC will give career and training options, while expert trainers will provide seminars on CV writing skills and job interviews.

The event organised and hosted by Galway rural development company is taking place in the Claregalway hotel from 10:30 to 3:30pm.

Spokesperson for Galway rural development, Máirín O' Reilly, says a range of supports will be available to people seeking work