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Just Landed Guide: Jobs

Finding a job abroad is not easy, and foreign working conditions are often quite different from those at home. Our job guide explains where to look for a job and how to apply for it. You will also find information on salaries, working conditions and social security issues.
Introduction:
Employment prospects
Although Ireland is one of the few countries in the world which is keen to attract new workers from abroad – most countries positively discourage them – that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily easy to find a job there. More...
Ireland and the European Union:
Can EU citizens work in Ireland?
Nationals of all European Economic Area (EEA) countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway plus the European Union members which comprise Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom) have the right to enter, live and work in Ireland or any other member state without a work permit, provided they have a valid passport or national identity card and comply with the member state’s laws and regulations on employment. More...
Qualifications:
What qualifications are needed to work in Ireland?
An essential qualification in the Irish job market is a good level of spoken and written English. All employers expect their staff to have adequate English, which depends on the type of job you’re after – the more skilled the position the better your English must be. More...
Job hunting:
How to look for a job in Ireland
When job hunting you may find the following resources useful: More...
Employment Agencies:
Public and Private Employment Agencies
The Irish national Training and Employment Authority is known as FÁS (which stands for Foras Áiseanna Saothair and is pronounced ‘foss’) and is funded by the Irish Government, the European Social Fund and the European Regional Development Fund. More...
Contract and part-time jobs in Ireland:
what to expect
Contract jobs are available through many employment agencies in Ireland which specialise in providing workers for a limited period to companies that employ freelance workers for certain jobs, rather than hire full-time employees. More...
Temping:
Temporary, casual & seasonal jobs
emporary, casual and seasonal jobs that last for either a few days, weeks or months are available throughout the year in Ireland. More...
Training & work experience:
The Training and Work Experience Scheme
EU citizens are free to come to Ireland and enrol on training schemes run by the national training and employment service. More...
Working in Ireland:
Salary and working hours
It isn’t immediately obvious what salary you should command in Ireland, as wages and salaries aren’t usually quoted in job advertisements. More...
Social Security:
Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) and social welfare
Almost all people in Ireland pay Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) and levies for health, employment and training. More...
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