Skills Shortages in Ireland

In Ireland, many employers say they are having difficulty hiring workers with the right skills, and some employers who plan to increase their headcount in the next quarter are struggling. Larger organisation’s as well as those in the manufacturing and finance sectors are seeing the largest talent shortages. In 2021 – a Grant Thornton International […]
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Which Graduate Jobs Have the Highest Starting Salary in Ireland ?

Based on a small survey of graduate starting salaries in 2017/2018 – here are the best paying career areas in Ireland. Accountancy & Financial Management – €35,048 Engineering – €30,527 IT & Tech – €30,162 Retail & Sales – €30,150 Law – €30,000 Banking & Financial Services – €29,955 Research & Development – 429,078 Digital […]
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REA Rates No Longer Valid

The Supreme Court has declared  REAs  (Registered Employment Agreements)  unconstitutional . This could result in a lowering of the rates of pay for many workers in the electrical and constriction industry in Ireland. (It could also mean lower prices for consumers) Although REAs are no longer constitutional,  contracts of employment can not  be unilaterally altered […]
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Working Holiday Visa for Australia

Over 22 thousand people from Ireland were granted Working Holiday Visas for Australia in 2008/2009.  With the jobs market looking bleak – many unemployed Irish young people are thinking about going to Australia in 2011 for a year . You will need a Working Holiday Visa to allow you to stay in Australia for up […]
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