Job Resources
While national and local newspapers are still commonly used to advertise vacancies, the Internet is now arguably the best place to access advertised positions.
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Employment Trends
Ireland's economy was particularly devastated by the global financial crisis and growth is expected to be weak.
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Information Technology
After the setbacks of the global economic crisis, the ITC sector is poised to lead Ireland's recovery.
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Accounting and Finance
The situation in the financial sector is problematic, although the insurance sector has held up despite economic uncertainties.
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Pharmaceuticals
After suffering through difficult years, there is finally some good news for Ireland’s pharmaceutical sector.
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Financial Considerations
Consumer prices in Ireland are mostly holding steady, however prices in Ireland are still 17 percent higher than the EU average.
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Work Permits/Visas
EU and EEA-member citizens can visit, study and work in Ireland with little difficulty. Ireland also waives visa requirements for citizens of numerous countries.
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Resume/CVs
Many recruiters welcome speculative applications as well as responses to specific advertised vacancies on either their own recruitment pages or those of web-based agencies.
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Interviewing Advice
While Ireland has two official languages, apart from those where Irish is a requirement; job interviews are usually conducted in English.
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Cultural Advice
As building rapport is important in Irish culture; it is common to engage in social conversation prior to a meeting, often over non-alcoholic refreshments.
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Business and Networking
It is estimated that approximately 80 percent of vacant positions are not widely publicized; personal contacts are a key resource in locating open positions.
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