So you’ve made the big decision to move to Ireland or maybe you have just arrived and are looking to get yourself on the career path. Whether it’s for work or personal reasons, we have all been in this place where we wish we knew a few things in advance that would have made the transition period a little bit smoother.
At GKR we’ve gathered insights from our own team, candidates and clients to put together our top tips and useful links for finding a job in Ireland.

1. Do lots of research: Your main criteria should be to look at how your current skills and experience may apply to current or future job opportunities. You can even start applying to job advertisements before moving to Ireland, as some companies offer the option of Skype or video call as a first screening stage. However, based on experience, you will get way better responses if you are already residing in Ireland as that could be a sign of motivation and engagement on behalf of the candidate. Plus it is always easier if you are already here to get invited for job interviews!
2. Register yourself with recruitment agencies. The recruitment network is vast in Ireland and sometimes recruiters get the chance to know jobs that are not currently advertised in the market and might give you some valuable insight. Also, a lot of the recruitment agencies specialise in different sectors (i.e. office support, finance, engineering, construction, aircraft leasing, sales, multilingual, tourism etc.) so do your research and register your cv with them to get all the latest job updates and news around the industry.
3. English is a must. A lot of people think that because there are a lot of multilingual jobs, speaking their own language will be just enough. However, it is not! You need to know the language at least at a basic level, in order to communicate effectively. Plus you get better chances when it comes to job applications if your spoken and written English is at an advanced level.
4. A good CV Is essential. Here are some brief pointers on CV preparation:
   • When submitting your CV, either directly to a company or to a recruitment agency, make sure to tailor it and highlight your most relevant skills and experience that apply to the job you are interested in.
   • A cover letter may sometimes be required, however it is considered to be outdated for a lot of companies.
   • You do not have to include your photo, date of birth, gender, postal address, social/marital status etc on your CV or Cover Letter. Your full name and contact details (i.e. email, phone number and LinkedIn profile), is more than enough to include as personal details when applying for jobs.
   • Always, always, always double check any grammar and spelling mistakes. This is essential as applications are often not considered if there are any grammatical mistakes.
   • Also, make sure that your CV looks professional, polished and in a format that is easily readable.
5. Useful links for your job search: www.gkr.ie    irishjobs.ie , jobs.ie , indeed.ie

At GKR we’ve also put together an overview of some of the practicalities of moving to Ireland which you may also find helpful. And you can view all our current jobs right here.