Career Readiness Program

Have you ever wondered why your job applications don’t always get noticed?

Spend a day with professionals and leave with a CV ready to stand out.

The Job Application Lab is the first in-person edition of Career Readiness, BRIA's flagship career programme, which has supported over 150 participants online since 2024.

On Saturday, 7 November 2026, it takes place in Dublin and Cork as a hands-on workshop designed to help you prepare high-quality job applications for the Irish market.

The workshop has two parts. First, guest speakers share practical insights on the Irish job market, CVs, LinkedIn, ATS and interview preparation. Then you work in small groups by career area, with HR professionals, to tailor your own CV to a real job advert and practise your interview answers. You leave with a ready-to-send application, not just theory.

Please note: the programme content is the same in both cities, but the timetable and the order of the sessions differ between Dublin and Cork. Please check the schedule for your city below.

Date, Venues and Times

📍 Dublin: IBAT College · 09:30 – 16:00, Address: 16-19 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, D02 TX49

📍 Cork: Kino House · 12:30 – 17:00, Address: 22 Washington Street West, Centre, Kino, Co. Cork, T12 NY66

What to Expect

🎤 Expert talks: how recruitment works in Ireland and what recruiters really look for.

📄 A CV that works: tailor your CV to a real job advert, with the keywords that get through ATS filters.

💼 LinkedIn that opens doors: an optimised profile, networking and how to approach recruiters.

👥 Hands-on workshop by career area: small groups with HR professionals, working on your own CV.

🎯 Mock interview: practise your answers using the STAR method and get feedback on the spot.

🤖 AI on your side: how to use AI tools to tailor your applications.

What You Will Leave With

✅ A CV tailored to a real job advert

✅ ATS keywords identified

✅ Interview answers using the STAR method

✅ The Career Readiness Booklet, with templates, an ATS checklist and AI prompts

Who Should Attend

- Candidates who apply to many roles but rarely hear back, and want to understand why

- Professionals planning a career change in Ireland

- Students and recent graduates looking for their first opportunity in the Irish job market

- Newcomers who want to adapt their CV to the Irish standard

Before the Workshop

When you register, you will answer a short questionnaire about your career area and whether you already have a job advert in mind. This helps us organise the groups.

Don't have a job advert yet? No problem, we will provide relevant opportunities in your area on the day.

What to Bring

💻 Your laptop

📄 Your current CV

🔎 A job advert you would like to apply for (optional)

Language: the workshop will be conducted mainly in Portuguese, with some content in English. Places are limited. Secure yours now!