Ireland Job Search Resources
A practical collection of resources for professionals, managers, executives, graduates, career changers and international jobseekers looking for opportunities across Ireland.
Finding the right job in Ireland involves much more than simply uploading your CV to a job board. A stronger approach combines online applications with specialist recruiters, direct employer applications, professional networking and careful research into your target market.
I have brought together some of the most useful Irish job search, recruitment, government, employment and career resources below to help you organise your job search more effectively.
Major Irish Job Websites
These are some of the main platforms worth checking regularly when searching for professional opportunities across Ireland.
LinkedIn Jobs
One of the most important platforms for professional, management, technology and senior-level recruitment in Ireland.
Search LinkedIn Jobs →IrishJobs
One of Ireland's best-known employment websites, covering vacancies across a broad range of industries and career levels.
Search IrishJobs →Jobs.ie
Large Irish employment platform covering opportunities across Dublin and throughout the country.
Search Jobs.ie →Indeed Ireland
Search vacancies advertised directly by employers and recruitment agencies throughout Ireland.
Search Indeed Ireland →JobsIreland
Government-supported employment service providing job vacancies and employment information.
Visit JobsIreland →PublicJobs
The key recruitment website for many Civil Service and public-sector opportunities in Ireland.
Visit PublicJobs →Recruitment Agencies in Ireland
Recruitment agencies can be particularly useful for experienced professionals, managers and specialists. Focus on recruiters with a strong presence within your particular industry or professional discipline.
Hays Ireland
Recruitment across Technology, Finance, Engineering, Construction, Life Sciences, HR and other professional disciplines.
Visit Hays Ireland →
Michael Page Ireland
Professional and management recruitment across Finance, Technology, Sales, Marketing, HR, Procurement and other specialist functions.
Visit Michael Page Ireland →
Morgan McKinley Ireland
Professional recruitment across Technology, Finance, Projects, Engineering, HR and a wide range of specialist sectors.
Visit Morgan McKinley →
Sigmar Recruitment
Irish recruitment company covering professional opportunities across multiple industries and business functions.
Visit Sigmar Recruitment →
Brightwater
Recruitment consultancy covering professional, specialist and management positions throughout Ireland.
Visit Brightwater →
FRS Recruitment
National recruitment organisation covering a broad range of professional and specialist sectors across Ireland.
Visit FRS Recruitment →
Government Employment & Jobseeker Support
Intreo
Intreo is Ireland's public employment service and provides support for jobseekers, including employment services, training information and access to available supports.
FIND YOUR INTREO CENTRESearch Vacancies through JobsIreland →
Public Sector & Government Jobs
Ireland's public sector provides opportunities across administration, healthcare, education, technology, finance, policy, engineering and many other areas.
Search Major Irish Employers Directly
Do not rely entirely on job boards. Many major employers advertise vacancies directly through their own careers websites.
If You Lose Your Job in Ireland
Jobseeker & Redundancy Information
If you have recently lost your job or been made redundant, official information is available on jobseeker payments, redundancy rights, employment services and returning to work.
Eligibility and payment conditions vary, so always check the latest information directly with the relevant Government department.
Jobseeker Information →Redundancy Information →
Employment Rights in Ireland
Understanding your employment rights can be particularly important when changing jobs, dealing with redundancy or starting work with a new employer.
Workplace Relations Commission
Official information about employment rights, workplace relations and employment legislation.
Visit WRC →Citizens Information
Independent information covering employment rights, unemployment, redundancy and changing jobs.
Employment Information →International Professionals Working in Ireland
Ireland attracts professionals from around the world, particularly across Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Finance, Engineering and Professional Services.
Employment Permits
Official Government information for non-EEA nationals who may require an employment permit to work in Ireland.
Employment Permit Information →
Critical Skills Employment Permit
Information about Ireland's Critical Skills Employment Permit for eligible occupations and qualifying professionals.
Irish Immigration Service
Official information about immigration, registration and permission to remain in Ireland.
Professional Networking in Ireland
Networking can make a considerable difference to your job search. Follow target employers and recruiters, connect with people within your industry and attend relevant professional and business events.
LinkedIn
Build your professional network, research employers and connect with recruiters and industry professionals.
Visit LinkedIn →
Meetup Ireland
Find professional, technology, business and networking events in Dublin and across Ireland.
Find Events →
Local Enterprise Offices
Ireland's Local Enterprise Office network provides business information, events and networking opportunities throughout the country.
Visit Local Enterprise Offices →
Training & Skills Development
If you are changing career, returning to employment or looking to strengthen your skills, there are several useful Irish education and training resources.
Salary & Employer Research
Research salary levels before interviews and negotiations. Salaries can vary significantly according to industry, location, employer, experience and seniority.
Avoid Recruitment Scams
Be cautious about unexpected job offers, recruiters asking for money, suspicious email addresses and organisations requesting sensitive personal or financial information before you have verified who they are.
Always check the recruiter's or employer's official website independently if you are uncertain about a vacancy or employment offer.
An Garda Síochána Fraud Information →Build a Smarter Irish Job Search
For experienced professionals, the strongest strategy is normally a combination of approaches. Use job websites to identify opportunities, register with relevant recruitment agencies, approach carefully selected employers directly and build relationships with people working within your target industry.
Your CV and LinkedIn profile should clearly communicate your experience, achievements, specialist expertise and professional value. Employers need to understand quickly what you can bring to their organisation rather than simply seeing a list of previous responsibilities.
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GET YOUR FREE CV REVIEWExternal websites are provided for general information only. The CV Doctor is not affiliated with the organisations listed unless specifically stated. Vacancies, employment supports, immigration requirements and eligibility criteria can change, so always confirm current information directly with the relevant employer, recruiter or Government authority.