Travelling and working abroad is one of the most enriching and challenging experiences but, at some point everyone needs to think about the future and where they want to ‘settle down’
Home is where the heart is
For most Irish who go abroad for work, the answer to this question is to return home. We’re all home birds at heart! With the job market picking up here again after the pandemic, this is the perfect time for prodigal sons and daughters to make their way back to the Emerald Isle!
Few people will need a job or place to live organised before coming home, but it is a good idea to start the research ahead of your arrival all the same, even if that’s only browsing job boards and rental websites to get an idea of what’s out there.
What to expect when searching for a job in Ireland
If you have been working abroad and are coming home to work in the same type of job, this makes little difference to employers. Experience is experience, no matter where in the world it’s gained. However, if you’ve been travelling for a year or two, working here and there in a variety of jobs it can prove more difficult. The key thing to remember here is that you’ll be going up against people applying for the same job as you with more recent and relevant experience, so you need to make your CV stand out as much as possible.
Update your LinkedIn profile and CV to include your time travelling. Unexplained gaps in a CV make employers nervous.
Do your research and find agencies that specialise in your industry. Don’t send your CV on to every agency; pick a select few. It can be hard to keep track of your applications if you go to too many agencies at one time.
Lastly, make sure you are as flexible as possible when it comes to interviewing; be prepared to work your schedule around the interviewer as opposed to asking them to work around you. The more flexible you are the more it appears to prospective employers that you want the job.
Did you know? We offer free flights home to placed candidates? find our more HERE.
Missing home? Check out our #70minsofhome campaign HERE and view 70 minute videos and immerse yourself into the sounds and scenes around Ireland.
Aoife Conway
Aoife joined FRS Recruitment in August 2020 and brings with her over 8 years’ experience in IT contract recruitment. Over the years, she has developed an excellent knowledge of the sector in Ireland.
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