More Resources
This page tells you about more resources available to jobseekers.
Working in Ireland and the EU
Looking for work in Ireland on JobsIreland.ie
If you do not have a job, you can use JobsIreland.ie to help you find work in Ireland. JobsIreland.ie is part of Intreo, the Public Employment Service of the Department of Social Protection. We provide jobseekers with free job search and tools to create a profile to match their skills and experience with jobs.
Click here to register and start searching for jobs
Looking for work in Northern Ireland (NI)
If you are interested in working in Northern Ireland, visit www.jobapplyni.com/ to apply for vacancies in Northern Ireland.
Jobs in the Irish Public Service
You can find out about jobs in the Public Service on publicjobs.ie. This is the website of the Public Appointments Service (PAS), an independent, centralised recruitment, assessment and selection body for the Civil Service, Health Service, Local Authorities, the Garda Síochána, Prison Service and other public service bodies.
Looking for work in Europe
Jobsireland.ie is part of EURES – the European Employment Service – which is a cooperation network formed by public employment services across Europe. All paid jobs advertised on JobsIreland.ie and from public employment services across Europe appear on the EURES jobs website at https://eures.europa.eu/index_en.
If you are looking for a job in Europe, you can use EURES Ireland and the EURES portal to:
- access a database of jobs across Europe,
- find information on living and working conditions in each EU and EEA country,
- include your CV in a European database which can be seen by European employers,
- avail of job mobility supports (such as an interview or relocation allowance) if you are moving for work to another EU or EEA country, and
- take part in onsite or online recruitment events across Europe (see europeanjobdays.eu for more information).
Interested? Make an appointment with your nearest EURES Adviser for more information.
For more information on finding a job on the EURES Mobility Portal, please see https://eures.europa.eu/index_en
Jobs in the European Union Institutions
You can find out about jobs in the European Union (EU) Institutions at EU Jobs. The EU Jobs section gives you information on how to apply for a position, prepare for the various stages of the application process, who to contact with questions, how best to get in touch with them and more.
Other resources for Jobseekers
Citizens Information
Citizensinformation.ie provides information and advice on a wide range of public and social services and on your entitlements as a citizen of Ireland. They gather information from various government departments and agencies, so that you have all the information you need about your rights and applying for State services.
Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed (INOU)
The Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed provides detailed information on back to work, education and training supports for unemployed people, others in receipt of social welfare payments and front-line staff providing services to Jobseekers.
Their main publication, Working for Work explores welfare, work, education and training options for unemployed people and staff supporting unemployed people.
Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS)
MABS provides detailed advice on managing your debts. It can advise you on your options during negotiations with creditors such as banks or mortgage providers, including repayment options. It can also give you information on what to do if you are behind on your rent.
Make your Qualifications Easily Understood
NARIC Ireland is the National Academic Recognition Information Centre for Ireland. It’s part of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), and its main role is to provide advice on how foreign qualifications compare to Irish qualifications. They offer a searchable Foreign Qualifications Database where you can look up your qualification and download a comparability statement