Getting a Job – Top 10 Tips

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Some tips to help you find a job

1. Get back in touch with your old college to see if they have a  job placement scheme. If you’re serious about finding work you should leave no stone unturned.

2. Take some classes. Today’s emphasis on lifelong learning means you need to show you are someone who wants to learn new things.  Anything is better than doing nothing – Sport or exercise can get you fit; practical skills will gain you confidence, driving is a skill that is needed in many jobs, languages can widen your world and academic subjects will boost your CV. It can give you a whole new outlook on life and work

3 Think about the future. Some industries, like energy and healthcare, are likely to have huge demands for jobs in future.  Do your research to find out where these gaps will be and if it is an industry that you would be interested in.

4. Create your own job. Consider starting your own business, either consulting for your current field or doing something entirely new.

5. Networking: Networking is crucial in Ireland, as many jobs are not advertised but are filled through referrals and word-of-mouth recommendations. Attend industry events, join professional associations, and connect with people on LinkedIn to expand your network and increase your chances of finding job opportunities.

6. Tailor your CV: When applying for a job in Ireland, it’s important to tailor your CV to the specific role and company you’re applying to. Highlight your relevant skills and experience and include any achievements that demonstrate your value to the employer.

7. Research : Before applying for a job, research the company and its culture. This will help you understand what the employer is looking for and tailor your application accordingly. It will also help you determine if the company is a good fit for you.

8.  Don’t give up. It may take a while, but the perfect job for you is out there. Remember you are not alone, – Many people have been where you are now, and, if you talked to them, they would urge to not to stop. Be clear on what you want, believe in yourself and keep going. Finding a job in Ireland can take time, so it’s important to be persistent. Keep applying for jobs, even if you receive rejections, and continue to network and build your skills. Remember that rejection is not a reflection of your worth, and keep a positive attitude throughout the process.

 

Most Popular Employers in Ireland for Graduates

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In 2018 a survey was carried out on over 14000 students by a company called Trendence. Part of the survey asked the students about their Ideal employer.

  1. Google
  2. PWC
  3. Dept of Education (Teaching)
  4. Deloitte
  5. Jameson (Irish Distillers)
  6. Dept. of Foreign Affairs
  7. Accenture
  8. European Commission
  9. KPMG
  10. Aer Lingus
  11. Pfizer
  12. Ernst Young
  13. Boston Scientific
  14. Johnson & Johnson
  15. Bank of Ireland
  16. Abbott Ireland
  17. Diageo
  18. Lidl
  19. RTE
  20. Amazon

Google was the top choice of employer according to this latest survey. They replaced Deloitte at the top.
The Dept of Education , Aer Lingus and Johnson & Johnson all increased popularity since the previous survey. Amazon jumped from 27 to 20.

At the other end of the popularity list (so it might be easier to get a job at these companies) were :

  • ebay (172)
  • PTSB (167)
  • KBC (164)
  • AXA (160)
  • Allianz (159)
  • Vodafone (157)
  • Twitter (136)




 

Jobs For The Future

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With the increase in technology – many jobs are rapidly becoming obsolete as they are taken over by robots or AI .

Here are some areas of work that we think will survive any rise in AI robots.

Art and Music

Although digital art and music software is capable of creating some amazing things, it still can’t deliver a finished product that will have an impact on the viewer’s memory and emotion. Graphic designers will continue to be needed, as well as songwriters, designers, and architects.

Copywriting and content creation

Robots are not brilliant at writing like a human. As the internet expands even more – there are always going to be businesses looking for professional writing services to bring traffic to their sites.
Those who can write well will also be in demand in law, politics, academia, marketing, and journalism.

Sales and customer service

Jobs that require high levels of social interaction, such as customer service, sales, and hospitality, are less likely to be automated. These roles require human communication skills and the ability to build relationships with customers. The best person to sell you a product is someone you know -especially for high-value items. Whilst many companies are shifting to more automation of their services, directing customers to a website or a phone menu, but there will always be a need for specialised staff to help customers with more complex sales or service needs.

Humanities careers

Anything role that deals with mental health and the human person, from religious ministry to behavioural therapy, will still have to be done mostly by people. Jobs that require emotional intelligence, such as counselling, social work, and teaching, are less likely to be automated. These roles require human empathy and interpersonal skills, which are difficult for robots to replicate.

Medicine

Great advances have been made with robot-assisted medical procedures, but we will still need people to carry out the work of physically evaluating patients and assisting them with their unique and personal medical requirements. It will be a long time before robots will be doing surgery on their own.

Law

Law is about language, which differentiates humans from anything else. It needs a human element of judgment and discernment that can’t be replaced by machines. So don’t expect your court system to be replaced by robots anytime soon.

Electronics and mechanical repair

Jobs that require complex physical dexterity, such as surgery, construction, and mechanics, are less likely to be automated. These roles require human skill and coordination, which are difficult for robots to replicate.

Entertainment

Jobs of the future that require the human mind, human creation, human dexterity, or a human body are likely to be staffed by humans until technology has advanced beyond what we can currently conceive. We simply haven’t developed an effective way to replace ourselves in much of what we do. A Wall∙E type world, where humans can float around constantly consuming pleasure while machines do all the work, is not foreseeable within our lifetimes. So if you are headed into a career in content creation, art creation, humanities, sales, medicine, law, repairs, or entertainment, there might be plenty of competition, but at least you can be sure that a robot won’t be taking your job anytime soon.

 

Skills Shortages in Ireland

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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 Business Report surveyed 5,000 mid-market businesses across 29 economies, including Ireland, in the first half of this year.


In 2021 – to help with the skills shortages – the Irish Government announced changes to the employment permits system for workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), The main changes include:

  • Most construction sector jobs are now eligible for a General Employment Permit
  • Quota removed for HGV driver work permits
  • 350 General Employment Permits for hospitality managers
  • Social Workers eligible for Critical Skills Employment Permit
  • Dispensing Opticians eligible for General Employment Permit
  • New General Employment Permit quotas for 1,000 Horticulture Operatives, 500 Meat Deboners, 1500 Meat Processors



Here is a list of some of the skills that are in short supply in Ireland.


If you have these skills – you should be able to get a job quite easily in Ireland .

Science

  • Analytical chemists
  • medical scientists
  • Medical laboratory scientists
  • Biological scientists and biochemists in manufacturing

Engineering

  • Design, process and quality control/assurance engineers.
  • Engineers – (mechanical,electrical,automation,validation)
  • Civil Engineers
  • Structural Engineers and Site Engineers

Electronics engineers specialising in:

  • Chip design, test engineering, or application engineering, or
  • Process automation engineering, or
  • Power generation, transmission and distribution

IT

  • Product/project managers
  • IT analysts/engineers
  • IT technicians with foreign languages
  • Cyber Security Roles
  • Web design and development professionals
  • Programmers and software development professionals

Business

  • Accountants with industry-specific experience (particularly in the financial sector)
  • Management consultants and business analysts specialising in big data analytics with skills in IT, data mining, modelling, and advanced maths or related and relevant specialist skills, qualifications or experience.


Healthcare

  • Doctors
  • Nurses
  • Heathcare Assistants
  • Radiographers
  • Radiation therapists
  • Vascular technologists/physiologists
  • Gastro Intestinal technologists/physiologists

Construction

  • Electricians
  • Masons
  • Roofers, Roof Tilers and Slaters
  • Plumbers and Heating and Ventilating Engineers
  • Carpenters and Joiners
  • Floorers and Wall Tilers
  • Painters and Decorators
  • Construction and Building Trades Supervisors
  • Quantity surveyors

Craft Occupations

  • Welders
  • CNC Programers

Artistic Jobs

  • Art Director in 2D or 3D animation
  • Location Designer in 2D or 3D animation, with at least one year’s experience in the role
  • Character Designer in 2D or 3D animation, with at least one year’s experience in the role
  • Prop Designer in 2D or 3D animation, with at least one year’s experience in the role
  • Animation Layout Artist in 2D or 3D animation, with at least one year’s experience in the role

Other Jobs

  • Social Worker
  • International marketing experts with required domain knowledge specialising in product strategy development and management with technical and product/service knowledge (pharmaceutical, medical devices, Software B2B, SaaS products)
    Architect

 

5000 Census Jobs at CSO

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The Central Statistics Office will be running the Irish Census in April 2022 – and will be looking for hundreds of temporary workers .

The Census 2022 date will be April  3rd 2022



Census Jobs : Field Supervisors.

(466 posts available countrywide)

Applications opened 26th August 2021 (Closed Now)


Census Enumerator Vacancies

Position: Census Enumerator (5,100 posts available countrywide)
Applications open on 25 November 2021
Applications accepted online only through the CSO website
Fixed term contract from 28 February 2022 – 6 May 2022
Work from home
Flexible hours


The job of enumerator will require you to distribute the census forms to homes in advance of the census day and then return to collect them once the census has taken place.
You’ll also be required to answer questions that people might have. Successful candidates should be available to work at different times of day and also at weekends in order to ensure that all forms are distributed and collected in person.

Hours and Pay

Remuneration will be on a fee / allowance basis. Enumerators can expect to typically earn €2,400 on average, for their work during this 10 week period, made up as follow

You can apply for and see more about the  Census Jobs Here

 

Working at Penneys at Christmas

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Penneys is one of the big chains that take on a lot of staff to cope with the Christmas shopping period from late October to December or early January.

Penneys Christmas staff will need to be available to work on any day of the week and will typically be expected to work 5 days out of 7. You must also be willing to work evenings Monday to Saturday

The Christmas staff usually cover the busy periods – so the shifts might only be 4 hours per day. The most common shifts are between 4pm to 11pm and work will usually involve stocking and keeping things tidy (which can be a big job in a Penneys store).


Christmas staff duties at Penneys will include keeping your section tidy (folding and sorting clothes ) and helping customers. You might also operate the tills when needed.
Pay will be close to the minimum wage.

There are usually Christmas vacancies in Dublin, Cork. Galway, and other major towns.

You can find all Penneys Irish jobs  here

All Penneys job applications are made online – When you have completed an online application you will receive an email within 48 hours to confirm that Penneys have received your application.

The store or area that you have applied to is able to see the details and the role that you have applied for on their system.

If you’re unsuccessful you’ll receive an email to tell you as soon as possible. If you have applied to a store and have not received a response within 28 days, you should contact the store directly to follow up your application.