| Finding a job in Ireland can be quite tricky, | | | | different sectors with information on pay, skills |
| especially if you are a foreigner looking to | | | | required, location and more. |
| relocate. If you belong to an EU country, the | | | | |
| process is much easier for you than if you live in | | | | Agencies |
| a non-EU country. EU citizens have the right to | | | | If you live in a big city, you might want to look |
| move and work in Ireland without having to first | | | | into joining an employment agency from Ireland |
| obtain visas to do so. They also have the same | | | | that has offices where you live. These agencies |
| rights as Irish workers such as access to housing, | | | | will often have insider-knowledge of upcoming |
| trade union rights, supporting dependents and | | | | vacancies and jobs that are not listed elsewhere. |
| more. If you are not an EU citizen, it can be a bit | | | | |
| harder to get a job in Ireland, but it's not | | | | Company Websites |
| impossible. Here are some ideas to help you get | | | | If there is a particular company that you would |
| started in your search for work in Ireland. | | | | like to work for, be sure to visit their website for |
| | | | | job listings. Most major companies and |
| Local Newspapers | | | | corporations have a page just for job openings. |
| You might want to start your job search by | | | | Most times you can even apply right there online |
| looking at Irish newspapers. Luckily most major | | | | through the company's website. |
| newspapers have an online site that is easy to | | | | |
| access and has full listings of job vacancies. | | | | Networking |
| Remember that the number of listings may vary | | | | Networking is a great way to get |
| from day to day, so it's a good idea to check | | | | insider-knowledge on job availability in Ireland. If |
| back when listings are updated. | | | | you have friends or family who work in Ireland, |
| | | | | be sure to call them up and ask for their advice. |
| Foreign Papers | | | | You might even consider a trip to Ireland to |
| If you are looking for a highly skilled, executive | | | | "check out" the job scene and meet as many |
| position, you may find listings in foreign papers. | | | | professionals as possible. By making these |
| However, keep in mind that these jobs are only | | | | connections you increase your chances of hearing |
| listed in foreign papers because they cannot be | | | | about job openings and getting referrals. |
| filled locally because they require exceptional skills | | | | |
| and qualifications that have yet to be found. | | | | Trade Journals |
| | | | | If you work in a specific trade, be sure to check |
| Internet | | | | out the journals published in your sector. A lot of |
| In addition to online Irish newspapers, there are | | | | times trade organizations will have their own |
| plenty of websites that offer job listings in Ireland. | | | | magazines, journals and newsletters which |
| These sites will have listings of job vacancies in | | | | advertise jobs in Ireland. |