Is It Easy for a Senior Citizen to Get a Job in Irelans

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• Using a Professional Registration and/or Qualification From Another Country
• Avenues For Finding Work in Ireland
  • Irish Recruitment Agencies
  • Irish Job Websites
  • Using Social Media to Find Work in Ireland
  • Job Advertisements in Irish Newspapers
  • Open Days and Recruitment Days in Ireland
  • Volunteering in Ireland
• Where Can Job Seekers Obtain Help in Ireland?
  • Government Funded Employment Services in Ireland
  • Employment for People from Immigrant Communities (EPIC) In Dublin
• Irish Workplace Dress Code

Disclaimer: This article covers general information about finding a job in Ireland and does not take your individual circumstances into account. Please use it as a guide only.

First of all, if you are not from the European Economic Area (EEA), you will need to secure an employment permit. You should check if your occupation is on the list of occupations that are ineligible for an employment permit because you will not get an employment permit for these jobs.

To be successful, you will need a good level of spoken and written English. Being fluent in another language can also be a real advantage for work with multinational companies. Those with skills in the technology, science, finance, HR, and health areas are in high demand.

Tips

• Prepare your CV. It should include your personal contact details, educational and employment history, details about your relevant skills and arrange for references.
• Looking for work in Ireland by Nannette Ripmeester & Wieke Pot provides guidance about CV writing, recruitment practice and management differences in Ireland. This guide also includes a few in-depth interviews with expatriates who are currently living in Ireland. These interviews provide you with a more personal insight about working and living in Ireland.
• Once you have been offered a job, you will need to apply for an Irish PPS number. You will also need to have an Irish bank account to be paid into.

Using a Professional Registration and/or Qualification From Another Country

If your trade or profession requires registration, then you should get in contact with the relevant body as soon as possible to have your qualifications assessed. You may need to undertake an examination or further training to meet the expected skills and qualifications.

If you are seeking a job that requires qualifications, you will need to provide proof. You may be asked to provide a qualification recognition certificate in order to provide evidence that your credentials are formally recognised in Ireland. To apply for this certificate, contact Qualifications Recognition Ireland. Degrees from most Western countries are usually considered equivalent to Irish qualifications.

Avenues For Finding Work in Ireland

Irish Recruitment Agencies

Recruitment agencies can be a great resource for you to tap into when carrying out your job hunt. They actively recruit skilled workers in the high demand industries. However, you may find it very difficult to get any response from the job agencies before you arrive in Ireland. For those of you that don't need a job offer in order to gain a work permit before moving to Ireland, then it's best to contact the agencies once you arrive in Ireland. This will show that you are serious and have made the move, and not just thinking about it. Once they see that you have an Irish phone number and address, you will hopefully see more interest from recruiters.

Unfortunately recruitment agencies receive vast amounts of inquiries so may not be very responsive. In that case, it would be best for you to register with several recruitment agencies to increase your chances of success. However, it is not recommended that you apply for the same job through more than one agency.

There are a large number of recruitment agencies throughout Ireland. Some focus on specific industries, but others are broader. A good place to start your search would be using the agency directory and agency list on the Employment and Recruitment Federation (ERF) website. The NRF is a voluntary organisation that grants membership to recruitment agencies that meet their criteria of excellence.

Tips

• In Ireland, recruitment agencies cannot charge for their services.

Irish Job Websites

There are an ever growing number of job websites offering a variety of employment opportunities. As well as jobs, they also provide lots of great advice about tailoring your cover letter and CV for the Irish market as well as interview tips. Employers are increasingly choosing to advertise online over the traditional newspapers.

All Sectors

• Career Builder
• Career Jet
• CV Library
• Dublin Work
• FRS Recruitment
• Grafton Recruitment
• Hays
• Headhunt International
• Indeed
• Irish Jobs
• Irish Times
• Jobs
• Jobs Guide Ireland
• Jobs in Dublin
• Jobs Ireland
• Job Search
• Manpower
• Monster
• Osborne
• Reed Global
• Recruit Ireland

Agriculture

• AgriRecruit

Construction

• Construction Jobs

Education

• Education Posts

Finance

• Finance Jobs

Graduates

• GradIreland

Health

• CPL Healthcare
• Healthcarejobs.ie

IT

• Glass Door
• Hook Head

Language Jobs

• Top Language Jobs
• Europe Language Jobs

Media & Marketing

• Prosperity

Nonprofit

• Activelink

Public Sector

• Public Jobs

Sports

• Sports Jobs

Flexible work for Parents

• EmployMum

Tips

• If you don't have access to the internet, then you can use it for free on the public computers at your local Irish library.

Using Social Media to Find Work in Ireland

Social Media like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn have become a popular way for people to share and promote job opportunities amongst like minded people. If you work in a particular industry that uses social media in this way, then try following people in key roles to learn more about any opportunities that may be available. Make sure that you spend time developing your LinkedIn profile as it is a popular website in Ireland and many businesses use it to headhunt for key roles.

Tips

• Create different social media accounts to keep your professional and personal profile separate.
• For a detailed guide on using social media to find a job, read How to Find a Job on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Google+ by Brad Schepp and Debra Schepp. This book helps you take full advantage of the opportunities found on the most popular sites. Brad and Debra Schepp take you step-by-step through the process of joining networks, creating effective online profiles, and leveraging the job-search features of the most popular sites.

Job Advertisements in Irish Newspapers

Although much of the job advertising is done via job websites, there are still many jobs advertised in the Irish newspapers. The Irish Times both publishes jobs and host their own web based job search on their website.

The Irish Independent, which also publishes the Sunday Independent, and The Evening Herald publish job advertisements and on their websites, their online job search links to the Irish Jobs website.

The local newspapers are also a good place to search for jobs.

Tips

• Save money by accessing the newspapers for free at your local Irish Library.

Open Days and Recruitment Days in Ireland

Search the internet for open days, recruitment days or events that may be occurring in your area. It will give you the chance to make connections and learn more about the different companies and their job opportunities. It could even lead to a job.

Tips

• Dress professionally and treat it like a job interview. These events are usually hosted by HR staff that may hold the key to you getting a job.
• Take along copies of your CV to handout. Make sure that they include your contact details.

Volunteering in Ireland

Struggling to get work? Then the next best step is to gain work experience by volunteering through Volunteer Ireland. This website not only posts volunteer opportunities from all over Ireland, but it also provides details about how to get the volunteer position that you're after.

Where Can Job Seekers Obtain Help in Ireland?

Government Funded Employment Services in Ireland

The Government contracts organisations to provide their employment services.

The central point for these services is the Local Employment Service Network (LESN). Their website will provide the details of your nearest local centre.

These centres provide support to jobseekers including assistance with preparing a CV, finding a job, interview coaching, and also information on support available for starting your own business.

Employment for People from Immigrant Communities (EPIC) In Dublin

For immigrants living in Ireland, EPIC can provide support with preparing a CV and cover letter, advice on how to look for a job as well as interview skills. You can find EPIC on Facebook.

Irish Workplace Dress Code

Dress for success. For your job interviews make a good first impression and show your respect by wearing professional attire.

Unless you are expected to wear a uniform, many Irish workplaces don't have official dress codes as it is usually implied. Even if there is a dress code, they can be quite generalised. The expected attire can vary from smart casual to professional, depending on the workplace culture. Once you start your new job, it would be safer to turn up in a professional outfit on your first day. This will make a good impression and avoid any possible embarrassment on your part. You can always tone it down the next day.

Before Leaving a Comment…

• Please be aware that I don't work for a recruiting agency, so I cannot help you to secure a job. I suggest you start by contacting the recruitment agencies listed on this site.
• There are lots of comments that I have responded to on this post, so please check these first in case I have already answered your question.

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