LibGuides: International Job Search: Europe: Ireland

Job Listings & More

Check out the International Job Listings and Job Listings by Country on the International Job Search research guide for additional resources.

Riley Guide: International Job Opportunities in Ireland
The Riley Guide highlights the major job search websites for Ireland.
IrishJobs.ie
One of the largest job sites in Ireland, IrishJobs allows you to search for jobs in Ireland by company, industry, location and more.
iAgora: Ireland
Internships and entry-level jobs in Ireland.
Indeed.ie
One of my favorite job search engines for the US also has an Ireland equivalent.
Craigslist: Dublin

Work Placement Programs

AISEC
AISEC is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting cultural understanding and international cooperation, and offers hundreds of management, technical, education, and development internships abroad. You must join AISEC before you can apply for the internship program.
BUNAC
The British Universities North America Club (BUNAC) specializes in work/volunteer abroad programs. They provide support and visa processing and have programs throughout the world.

Company Directories

Use these databases to generate lists of companies in Ireland.

Europages
Use this business directory site to search for companies in Europe by business sector, products & services or theme.

Mergent Intellect This link opens in a new window
Data and information about active and inactive public and private U.S. and international companies, company and industry news, and more. In addition to profiles containing descriptive and financial details about active and inactive companies, Mergent Intellect features consumer data, Nielsen demographic and U.S. Census data, industry reports (U.S., Canada, global), and key business ratios. Includes D&B Million Dollar Database, Hoover's Online, and Mergent Key Business Ratios on the Web
Keywords: company, demographic, finance, industry, job

Country Information

CIA World Factbook: Ireland
A great resource for finding basic country information on countries around the world.
Working in Ireland: Advice & Tips
Eurograduate features some advice and even a sample CV on how to conduct a job search in Ireland
Ireland 101: Working in Ireland
Visa information for those wanting to work in Ireland.
Living in Ireland: Resources for Expatriates
Articles, links, resources and more for living and working in Ireland.

Visa & Work Information

Make sure to look through the International Job Search Research Guide in addition to the resources below.

Working Holiday Authorisation
A recent agreement between Ireland and the United States has resulted in a US Working Holiday authorization which allows students and recent graduates to work in Ireland for up to 12 months. The fee is €250.
Work Permits in Ireland
Provided by the Citizens Information of Board of Ireland, this page gives information on how to go about getting a work permit if you are not an EEA national.
BUNAC
The British Universities North America Club (BUNAC) specializes in work/volunteer abroad programs. They provide support and visa processing and have programs throughout the world.

Housing

Most work placement programs offer accommodation assistance, but in case you need to find housing for yourself, here are some places you may want to look.

Craigslist: Dublin
College Cribs
This site, targeted at college students and recent graduates, allows you to search for a variety of housing types either by city or by proximity to a local college or university.
Daft- Ireland’s Biggest Property Site
Find homes or apartments for sale or for “let” (for rent). You can even search for short-term housing and roommates.
Student Accomodation in Ireland
Whether you’re looking for a roommate, student housing, student homes, or even your own “flat,” this site helps you find the accommodation you’re looking for in the area of your choice.
Let.ie
Another big property site that allows you to search for houses and apartments for rent.

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