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Jobseeker Frequently Asked Questions

To create a jobseeker account on JobsIreland, click Login. From here you will be able to Login or Register with MyGovId. You will be redirected to MyGovID, the Government's secure online identity service.

If you already have a verified SAFE Level 2 MyGovID account, simply sign in. If not, follow the prompts to create a MyGovID account and complete the registration process. For detailed information on SAFE registration, follow this link: SAFE Registration and the Public Services Card (PSC)

Once you have successfully signed in through MyGovID, you can complete your JobsIreland profile by adding details such as your work experience, qualifications, skills, and job preferences.

For further assistance with registration or accessing your account, please contact the JobsIreland support team at jobsireland@welfare.ie

Registering on JobsIreland.ie lets you:

  • apply for jobs and keep track of your job applications.
  • get notification emails based on your job preferences.
  • automatically put together a CV using your profile information.
  • receive and reply to messages from interested employers.

There are a number of ways to search for a job:

  • Go to the Search Jobs page and use the search and filter options at the top of the page.
  • Enter the occupation you are looking for in the search box.
  • If you have a particular employer in mind, enter the employer’s name as a keyword to find their vacancies.
  • If you are looking for jobs in a particular location, enter the city name in the search box.
  • Use the filters under More Options to further refine your search.

To apply for a job:

  • Log into your JobsIreland account. Ensure that your Jobseeker Profile is up to date and that all mandatory fields are complete.
  • Click Apply on the job you are interested in. You will then see further instructions on how to proceed with your application.

For DSP schemes, such as Community Employment, click Register your Interest or contact your local Intreo Office.

Yes. You can view the jobs you applied for on the My Applications page. Only applications completed and submitted directly through JobsIreland will be displayed. Applications made outside JobsIreland will not appear on this page.

Job matching uses the information in your jobseeker profile to match you with jobs advertised on JobsIreland.ie.

To help improve your job matches, ensure that your Jobseeker Profile is complete.

Jobs that match your profile will appear on the Match Jobs page. For each job, you can see:

  • Your overall match score.
  • How the job matches your expectations.
  • How well your profile matches the job requirements.
  • More details under How You Match, showing the areas where your profile and the job match.

If your profile is matched to a vacancy, the employer who advertised the job will also be able to view your profile information.

Yes. You can control how much of your profile information is shared with employers under Privacy & Visibility on your profile.

There are three options:

  • Visible – Employers can view your full profile when you match to their vacancy.
  • Limited Visibility – Employers can see your profile, but personal and identifiable information is hidden. This includes your name, contact details and information such as employer names in your employment history.
  • Private – Your profile will not be shown to employers, even where your profile matches a vacancy.

Yes. When new jobs are matched to your profile, you will receive an email notification to let you know.

You can manage these emails under Notification Settings and turn them off at any time.

Make sure your CV is in one of the accepted file formats. You can upload a Word or PDF file up to 5 MB in size.

You will find information on employment supports, training and Intreo services in the Intreo Services for Jobseekers, Education and Training Supports and More Resources sections of the Jobseeker menu.

You can get help using JobsIreland.ie in a number of ways.

  • Email our support team at jobsireland@welfare.ie.
  • Phone our support centre from 9am to 5 pm Monday to Friday on 0818 111 112.