Returning to Ireland, where do I start looking for work?

another world

Hi Folks,

I`ve been abroad for the last 2 years or so and now I`m arriving back in Ireland next week. My problem is I just don`t know where to start looking for work. I`m a part-qualified accountant with 7 years experience so I`m hoping for something in that field. What steps should I take in order to line up some interviews? I`ve heard that most of the jobs on the jobs websites aren`t actually there, is this true?

Thanks for your help...

Morlar

another world wrote: »

Hi Folks,

I`ve been abroad for the last 2 years or so and now I`m arriving back in Ireland next week. My problem is I just don`t know where to start looking for work. I`m a part-qualified accountant with 7 years experience so I`m hoping for something in that field. What steps should I take in order to line up some interviews? I`ve heard that most of the jobs on the jobs websites aren`t actually there, is this true?

Thanks for your help...

Not an accountant but if I were you I would have started looking online a couple of months ago, registering with agencies and doing phone interviews, writing up several custom cv's and so on. I don't know what the market is like for accountants at the moment so you may land on your feet. Good luck !

another world

Morlar wrote: »

Not an accountant but if I were you I would have started looking online a couple of months ago, registering with agencies and doing phone interviews, writing up several custom cv's and so on. I don't know what the market is like for accountants at the moment so you may land on your feet. Good luck !

I have everything ready now but I didn`t like the idea of applying for jobs before I knew when I`d be home. If they offered me one I wouldn`t have been able to take it.

I`ll be dropping around to all the agencies as soon as I get back and I`ll see how that goes. Any other ideas?

Dave!

Have a look at job sites like jobs.ie , and check the FÁS website every day. They have a Jobseeker section that's updated every day.

mood

Do you mind me asking where you have been and why you are leaving?

kravmaga

another world wrote: »

Hi Folks,

I`ve been abroad for the last 2 years or so and now I`m arriving back in Ireland next week. My problem is I just don`t know where to start looking for work. I`m a part-qualified accountant with 7 years experience so I`m hoping for something in that field. What steps should I take in order to line up some interviews? I`ve heard that most of the jobs on the jobs websites aren`t actually there, is this true?

Thanks for your help...

It is very brave of you to make a decision to come back to Ireland in the worst recession to hit the country in as many years.

Unemployment has hit 12.9% today and I know a lot of accountants out of work here in Dublin.

However you should register with as many agencies and check out

www.irishjobs.ie
www.jobs.ie
www.recruitireland.com
www.fas.ie


You can upload your CV to a lot of these websites and also might be no harm in setting up a Job alert search on google to your email address.

Best of luck

mood

I agree. You could be better off staying where you are or moving else where and return when the recession is over.

another world

mood wrote: »

Do you mind me asking where you have been and why you are leaving?

Been in Colombia for the last two years teaching english but I really need to be back in Ireland to get my career in accountancy (which is what I want to do) going again. The recession could last for a lot longer, who knows, but I have to get on with my life and career etc.

Dave!

another world wrote: »

Been in Colombia for the last two years teaching english but I really need to be back in Ireland to get my career in accountancy (which is what I want to do) going again. The recession could last for a lot longer, who knows, but I have to get on with my life and career etc.

Maybe you'd be better off getting a work visa for another country and trying to get accountancy work there? Ireland really is in a jock at the moment with little prospect of improving, so you could end up coming home and on the dole for months.

Just something to consider

another world

Dave! wrote: »

Maybe you'd be better off getting a work visa for another country and trying to get accountancy work there? Ireland really is in a jock at the moment with little prospect of improving, so you could end up coming home and on the dole for months.

Just something to consider

Yeah, I appreciate that alright. I`m going back with my wife and tbh we fought quite hard to get her visa and it would be almost impossible for her to go to a different country. I understand it`s not a great option but I usually get something whereever I go so I`m hopeful enough it`ll work out fine.

Thanks for the advice above.

Sleepy

LinkedIn is a good starting point... I've a thread on it on the first page here.

kravmaga

another world wrote: »

Been in Colombia for the last two years teaching english but I really need to be back in Ireland to get my career in accountancy (which is what I want to do) going again. The recession could last for a lot longer, who knows, but I have to get on with my life and career etc.

I reckon Ireland will be in recession for a further 2 years approx due to the antics of our Bankers and Builders.

There are people with PHD's and Degrees working as cahiers in Topaz petrol stations.

Do you really want to come back to a job like that or go on the Dole

mkahnisbent

blueeyedboy wrote: »

www.irishjobs.ie
www.jobs.ie
www.recruitireland.com
www.fas.ie

Also www.dole.ie and www.loadzajobs.ie

Have a look at the Chartered Accountants jobsite as well -

http://www.charteredaccountants.ie/Members/Careers--Placement-Service/

tenchi-fan

You might be lucky because you have 7 years experience - there's supposedly a lot of contract work in dublin. Just don't expect to be paid what you think you are worth!

High paid jobs on the other hand will be hard to come by. I heard that companies are looking for 2-3 years PQE. It's def not a good time for newly qualified accountants.

miami365

hope you get a job a lot quicker than i did. on the dole for just under a year, after 15 months in oz, before i finally got a 9 month maternity contract.
am part qualified as well with 5 yrs financial reporting experience in financial services.
unfortunately you'll either be up against qualified accountants or else deemed over qualified, very frustrating.

nevaeh.aaric

Write to the office and explain the days you are available.
It sounds to me you need to start looking for a new job.
If you really look hard you might be able to find a place that is more flexible for your family.