FINDING A JOB IN IRELAND BRIAN WHELAN APRIL

FINDING A JOB IN IRELAND BRIAN WHELAN APRIL 11 TH 2019 Brian. Whelan@reedglobal. com

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME Brian Whelan Business Manager at Reed Specialist Recruitment Ireland 3 years experience in recruitment 20 years’ experience in sales, operations, marketing and management You will find me on Linked. In www. linkedin. com/in/brian-whelan-126 a 6690/

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT REED One of the largest recruitment companies in the world Established in 1960 200 offices throughout Europe Recruit across a broad range of sectors including: • Office Support • Sales • Marketing • HR • Legal • IT • Hospitality & Catering • Facilities & Supply Chain • Engineering

ROLE OF A RECRUITMENT AGENCY To source talent for our clients Working closely with clients to identify and source people for their business Our Role includes; • Advertising positions • Screening applications • Interviewing candidates • Sending cvs to clients • Arranging interviews • Providing feedback • Managing job offers • Reference checking

CURRENT JOB MARKET (ROI) Irish economy is performing well Continues to grow steadily ERSI predicting continued growth in 2019 and 2020* Unemployment at lowest level since 2007

BREXIT Uncertainty over Brexit Deal or No Deal Likely Impact and Risks § Border between Republic & Northern Ireland § Currency rates § Tariffs on goods will increase cost of imports and exports § Biggest impact on companies who import or export goods or raw materials § Food Industry , Tourism, Transport may be most impacted § Significant opportunity for Foreign investment to Ireland (example financial services). . Ireland will be the only English-speaking country in EU

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Most sectors performing well High demand for talent across most sectors In particular; • Tech • Multi-Lingual • Hospitality • Financial Services • Accounting & Finance • Transport & Logistics • Pharma

GLOBAL COMPANIES Salesforce Workday Google Linked. In Microsoft Pfizer DHL Fedex Merrill Lynch

PAY RATES Minimum Wage in Ireland € 9. 80 per hour Average Salary Ireland € 45, 000 per annum Examples Retail € 10. 50 to € 12 per hour General Admin / Office Support € 12 to € 16 per hour

WHERE TO FIND SUITABLE JOBS Job Boards § Indeed § Irishjobs § Jobs. ie § Monster Linked. In Recruitment Agencies (including Reed) Direct Applications

HOW TO APPLY Prepare your CV Include Cover Note Send CV to companies within specific industries / locations Register with recruitment agencies Ask for referrals

YOUR CV The 7 second rule…. One change to capture the attention of Recruiter “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” Your Opportunity to show your skills, experience and suitability for the role

YOUR CV What to Include ü Name What NOT to include • Anything that is not accurate or true ü Contact details • Home Address ü A Professional email address ü Personal Statement ü Key Skills ü Achievements ü Qualifications ü Work Experience (starting with most recent) • Date of Birth ü Explanation on gaps in CV • Marital Status • Too much detail on things that are not relevant • Photograph that is not professional / tasteful • Religion

INTERVIEW Another Opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the job! TIPS ü Be on Time ü Be well presented ü Know your cv ü Know a little about the company ü Take some time to read and understand the job description ü Prepare to give examples of achievements ü Ask relevant questions ü Smile ü Be Friendly ü Let your personality shine

SUMMARY Excellent Opportunities in Ireland currently Opportunities across most sectors Skills / Experience developed in Spain are relevant Communication skills are important

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