Job Resources
While national and local newspapers are still commonly used to advertise vacancies, the Internet is now arguably the best place to access advertised positions.
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Business and Networking
It is estimated that approximately 80 percent of vacant positions are not widely publicized; personal contacts are a key resource in locating open positions.
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Employment Trends
The employment market in Ireland is very active with a very low rate of unemployment (4.3 percent), with graduate unemployment as low as three percent.
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Financial Considerations
The most recent cost of living survey conducted by UBS found Dublin's cost of living to be approximately 23 percent higher than New York.
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Information Technology
The ICT sector is a major employer and significant contributor to the economy with more than 100,000 people employed in approximately 1,300 companies.
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Resume/CVs
Many recruiters welcome speculative applications as well as responses to specific advertised vacancies on either their own recruitment pages or those of web-based agencies.
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Interviewing Advice
While Ireland has two official languages, apart from those where Irish is a requirement; job interviews are usually conducted in English.
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Financial Services
Financial services have been Ireland's success story over the last twenty years and all the signs indicate that the trend is set to continue.
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Work Permits/Visas
EU and EEA-member citizens can visit, study and work in Ireland with little difficulty. Ireland also waives visa requirements for citizens of numerous countries.
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Pharmaceuticals
Ireland is a key global location for the pharmaceutical industry, which contributes significantly to the generation of wealth in the Irish economy.
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Cultural Advice
As building rapport is important in Irish culture; it is common to engage in social conversation prior to a meeting, often over non-alcoholic refreshments.
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