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Finding work before moving

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  • 03-01-2016 1:40am
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    Natonstan
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    Has anybody managed to find work before returning home, I'm looking to move back home from the US, but I want to make sure I'm secure with a job before making the leap.

    I've been looking at various job sites and I see plenty of jobs id be qualified for, but then I think that id have no chance of being considered. If anyone has any tips or if they could simply share their success stories that would be great


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    Tom Dunne
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    Why do you think you have no chance of being considered? While I don't know your specifics, I would say your experience abroad would be of considerable benefit to any employer.

    One of the big issues I am finding, an I've heard it from a few other epxats, is that public sector/civil service organisations are desperately backwards in their requirements in terms of presenting yourself for interview. They will not entertain Skype/Telephone interviews - even to the extent that I have seen it on job advertisements. So if you are applying from abroad, don't bother applying to CS/PS.

    In terms of more progressive organisations, most will consider a telephone/Skype interview initially, but probably will require you to attend subsequent interviews face to face.


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    Natonstan
    Registered Users Posts: 147 ✭✭Natonstan


    Tom Dunne wrote: »
    Why do you think you have no chance of being considered? While I don't know your specifics, I would say your experience abroad would be of considerable benefit to any employer.

    One of the big issues I am finding, an I've heard it from a few other epxats, is that public sector/civil service organisations are desperately backwards in their requirements in terms of presenting yourself for interview. They will not entertain Skype/Telephone interviews - even to the extent that I have seen it on job advertisements. So if you are applying from abroad, don't bother applying to CS/PS.

    In terms of more progressive organisations, most will consider a telephone/Skype interview initially, but probably will require you to attend subsequent interviews face to face.

    I think honestly I think I'd have no chance, because like you said I presume most places would be a little backwards, I myself work in IT as a Data Analyst and I've had several years experience in the US at this point, but I'm yearning for home, I'm all setup on LinkedIn and I have my CV all up to date, I suppose all I can do is keep applying with my fingers crossed.


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    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    Natonstan wrote: »
    I myself work in IT as a Data Analyst and I've had several years experience in the US at this point,

    For goodness sake, you will walk into a job. Seriously. Skype/Telephone interviews will not be a problem with IT companies.


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    Natonstan
    Registered Users Posts: 147 ✭✭Natonstan


    Tom Dunne wrote: »
    For goodness sake, you will walk into a job. Seriously. Skype/Telephone interviews will not be a problem with IT companies.

    Well Tom, you've definitely made me feel a lot better about my situation, I'm going to go ahead and write up a Cover Letter to go along with my CV and start sending them off.

    Thanks for the encouragement


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    Suaimhneach
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    Yeah, seconding Tom 100%. I work in a Tech company and we regularly do skype for first round interviews. LOADS of tech jobs to be had in Dublin at the minute :)


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    Natonstan
    Registered Users Posts: 147 ✭✭Natonstan


    Suaimhneach wrote: »
    Yeah, seconding Tom 100%. I work in a Tech company and we regularly do skype for first round interviews. LOADS of tech jobs to be had in Dublin at the minute :)

    That makes me feel 100% more optimistic, thank you very much for that. I'm dead set on moving back now, and i'll be applying for as many jobs as I can find in Dublin.


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