Getting a Job in Ireland - MORE!

Over the past few months, I have had a number of queries regarding the possibility of getting a job in Ireland.  I've covered this area a number of times on the Blog, but perhaps I should take a moment to re-emphasize a few points.

Pockets of Opportunity: Recently, Anonymous wrote the following to me: "Hi TOM.. I have done my BCS(Bachelor in Computer Science) and i have 1 year and 6 months experience of Software Quality assurance Engineering in Pakistan. I'm planning to come Dublin. im planning that i will complete my Masters there and then i will tryu to find a job. Can you please tell me that what are chances of getting a job in my IT field and what are chances of getting a job during study in restaurants,hotels etc? Please reply, i'm waiting."

First, good hearing from you, Anonymous. Second, if you're going to seek employment here, first thing's first - make certain that any written communication is as perfect as you can make it. Check spellings and grammar. Remember that first impressions count. I'm afraid that your recent post to this blog was loaded with typos. But to answer your question:

Depending on your qualification, you could indeed find many opportunities in this country. IT, as mentioned in other posts, is rebounding with many companies seeking staff. As also mentioned, Ireland - for whatever reason - now finds itself positioned as the 'Silicon Valley' for the rest of Europe. Pick a major IT company either in the software or physical infrastructure space (think LinkedIn, Facebook, Google, Dropbox, IBM, EMC, HP...the list goes on and on) and they're not only based in Ireland, but are actively hiring.

Right to Work: But remember that if you're a non-EU citizen you do not have the automatic right to work in Ireland. Instead, you must get a job permit.  However, should your skills be in demand, a future employer can facilitate that for you. If, on the other hand, you are looking for work in an industry that is still in recession and that has an over-supply of available talent, the chances of getting a work permit are slim.

Which brings me to the second part of your question, Anonymous. You ask what the chances are of getting a job in a restaurant or hotel. And the answer is, I'm just not too certain how successful you might be. Remember that Ireland is still in recession and still with a high unemployment rate. Many of the unemployed are in the 18 - 25 year old age group, and many of those people are possibly in college, hoping to get a part time job just as you are. Consequently, I'm afraid that you'll be facing stiff competition. Too, because you won't have a work permit, you will not be able to take a 'legal' job here. Contact the the Irish Department of Justice, or talk to your Irish college or university, for more information.Your questions are also answered extensively in my book, A Survivor's Guide to Living in Ireland. See below for details.

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