Work in Ireland

Finding work in Ireland is still very easy, however there are some basic steps to take before you start.

Have your CV translated into English and have someone who is used to Irish CV’s look at it for you. The lay can be quite different between Ireland and the rest of Europe. The focus of your CV is to get a job interview and not list everything that you can possibly think about yourself. Therefore every CV that you send should be tailored for that particular position.

Reverse chronological order is normal for a CV. Start with your personal details, then education and next work
experience. Layout the work experience, if you can, in the format of bullet points.

Be easy to contact - if you are not in Ireland while applying for jobs, add your full international telephone code, check your email regularly - employers here will not wait around for days for you to get back to them, they expect a reply that day or the next.

Sending speculative CV’s is okay and may yield results. Companies like Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft, are always on the hunt for new talent - especially those with more than one language.

If you are replying to a job advert your letter should be short, the letter is to introduce your CV, a motivational letter will not be expected and will be seen as too over the top except for high level positions.

Be prepared for personal questions in the interview, talk about challenges that you have over come and have a few examples from a work place situation. Expect to be asked how long you are intending to stay in Ireland and what other hobbies or activities you under take.

Never be negative in an interview, never criticise a former employer, this will be taken as your character not them.

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