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Applying to jobs in Ireland from the UK

  • 16-12-2014 1:36pm
    #1
    RWCNT
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    Wondered if anyone here has ever been in a similar situation?

    I moved over to the UK from Ireland for college about 6 years ago, stuck around and worked here since. Been giving serious thought to coming back over the last while and have seen a few jobs in my field (Insurance) that I'd be interested in applying for. Wondered if anyone has any experience of applying for a job overseas, I wouldn't exactly be highly skilled as I only have a couple of years experience, any tips in terms of what ground to cover as far as covering letters etc. go?


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  • #2
    5p9arw38djv2b4
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    Just apply as you would regularly. If possible use an Irish address, I found that made a difference when I was interviewing for Irish jobs while in the UK, it was a question they regularly asked to make sure I was really interested.

    In my cover letter I mentioned my uk experience but that I was in the process of relocating to Ireland. I never made it seem like I was only considering it, and suggested in interviews that my partner had already relocated and I was coming back to Ireland to join. I think this gave employers the confidence that I was actually going to move if offered.

    I've found having international experience gave me great opportunities when I came back as there was a real perception From recruiters that I had a lot of experience.

    One thing that is worth doing is asking for if you get through to interview stage is if the first interview can be over the phone. I flew over several time for interviews at my own expense for jobs I didn't get, but the job I finally got had me do a phone interview, then a skype interview, before I flew over in person.

    Don't be afraid to ask if they will pay for your flight, partner has had all his paid for, I never did! And don't be afraid to ask for a Monday or Friday interview so you can have a weekend at home!


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