How hiring actually works in Ireland: build a CV in the Irish format, search in the right places, and read job ads for sponsorship signals before you spend time applying.
About this course
A practical, beginner-friendly course for anyone job hunting in Ireland, whether you already live here or are applying from abroad. It covers the Irish CV format (including what to leave out), the job boards and recruiters that matter, and how to spot which employers can realistically hire someone who needs an employment permit. Everything is specific to the Irish market. This course is career guidance, not legal advice.
What you will be able to do
✓Build a two-page CV in the standard Irish format, without the details Irish employers do not expect
✓Know every major Irish job board and when to use each one
✓Work with Irish recruitment agencies correctly (and never pay one a fee)
✓Read job ads for right-to-work and sponsorship signals before applying
✓Run a repeatable weekly application system with honest follow-up etiquette
¶Writing bullet points that prove impactReading · 7 min🔒
¶Applicant tracking systems and file formatsReading · 6 min🔒
¶Cover letters that get readReading · 6 min🔒
Module 2: Where to search (and how to be found)
Your instructor
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JobsMatch team
Career guidance team
Courses and guides written and maintained by the JobsMatch editorial team. We research the Irish hiring market and the published employment-permit rules on enterprise.gov.ie and irishimmigration.ie, and we update material when the rules change. Our content is practical guidance for job seekers; it is not legal or immigration advice.
