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Finding a Job in Ireland - Tips and Opportunities

Discover employment opportunities in Ireland, key sectors, recruitment agencies, and job boards. Learn how to prepare a standout CV and ace interviews to secure your dream job in a thriving economy.

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Finding a Job in Ireland - Tips and Opportunities

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  1. Finding a Job in ireland Brian WhelanApril 11TH 2019 Brian.Whelan@reedglobal.com

  2. Brian Whelan • Business Manager at Reed Specialist Recruitment Ireland • 3 years experience in recruitment • 20 years’ experience in sales, operations, marketing and management You will find me on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/brian-whelan-126a6690/ A little bit about me

  3. One of the largest recruitment companies in the world • Established in 1960 • 200 offices throughout Europe • Recruit across a broad range of sectors including: • Office Support • Sales • Marketing • HR • Legal • IT • Hospitality & Catering • Facilities & Supply Chain • Engineering A Little bit about reed

  4. To source talent for our clients • Working closely with clients to identify and source people for their business • Our Role includes; • Advertising positions • Screening applications • Interviewing candidates • Sending cvs to clients • Arranging interviews • Providing feedback • Managing job offers • Reference checking Role of a recruitment agency

  5. Irish economy is performing well • Continues to grow steadily • ERSI predicting continued growth in 2019 and 2020* • Unemployment at lowest level since 2007 Current job market (roi)

  6. Uncertainty over Brexit • Deal or No Deal • Likely Impact and Risks • Border between Republic & Northern Ireland • Currency rates • Tariffs on goods will increase cost of imports and exports • Biggest impact on companies who import or export goods or raw materials • Food Industry , Tourism, Transport may be most impacted • Significant opportunity for Foreign investment to Ireland (example financial services).. Ireland will be the only English-speaking country in EU brexit

  7. Most sectors performing well • High demand for talent across most sectors • In particular; • Tech • Multi-Lingual • Hospitality • Financial Services • Accounting & Finance • Transport & Logistics • Pharma Employment opportunities

  8. Salesforce • Workday • Google • LinkedIn • Microsoft • Pfizer • DHL • Fedex • Merrill Lynch Global Companies

  9. Minimum Wage in Ireland €9.80 per hour • Average Salary Ireland €45,000 per annum Examples Retail €10.50 to €12 per hour General Admin / Office Support €12 to €16 per hour Pay rates

  10. Job Boards • Indeed • Irishjobs • Jobs.ie • Monster LinkedIn Recruitment Agencies (including Reed) Direct Applications Where to find suitable jobs

  11. Prepare your CV • Include Cover Note • Send CV to companies within specific industries / locations • Register with recruitment agencies • Ask for referrals How to apply

  12. The 7 second rule…. • One change to capture the attention of Recruiter “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” • Your Opportunity to show your skills, experience and suitability for the role Your CV

  13. What to Include • Name • Contact details • A Professional email address • Personal Statement • Key Skills • Achievements • Qualifications • Work Experience (starting with most recent) • Explanation on gaps in CV • What NOT to include • Anything that is not accurate or true • Home Address • Too much detail on things that are not relevant • Photograph that is not professional / tasteful • Date of Birth • Marital Status • Religion Your CV

  14. Another Opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the job! TIPS • Be on Time • Be well presented • Know your cv • Know a little about the company • Take some time to read and understand the job description • Prepare to give examples of achievements • Ask relevant questions • Smile • Be Friendly • Let your personality shine IntervIew

  15. Excellent Opportunities in Ireland currently • Opportunities across most sectors • Skills / Experience developed in Spain are relevant • Communication skills are important Summary

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