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Job hunting in Ireland from abroad

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  • 27-09-2015 6:09am
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    Tom Dunne
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    Has anyone done it? I'm increasingly looking ad LinkedIn and irishjobs.ie and finding jobs that I would be very suited to.

    Though I wonder about the logistics of interviews and the like should I apply.

    Has anyone successfully gotten a job in Ireland from abroad?


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    Ranjo
    Registered Users Posts: 446 ✭✭Ranjo


    I got a job back in 2011 through emails and calls. It was a senior architect position in the telco industry.

    I also got a job when moving from Australia to Switzerland. Same deal again only I did a Skype interview too.

    Both times the experience was a bit clunky, it's never the same as selling yourself in person. You're at a disadvantage against those who can be there.

    One thing I'd suggest, if it works for you, is start with a contract job. The tax benefits you get as a returning citizen are just brilliant. Top of memory: 10 days sustenance at 106 per day, first 3 months rent is tax deductable + a few others I can't recall. I saved thousands in tax. I also used a limits company managed service so all that hassle was done for me including annual tax return.


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    Suaimhneach
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    I am doing the same right now, just to suss out the market as such. I work for a Big Tech Company and we often hire people either via skype interviews, or if the role warrants it by flying them in.

    I am hoping that a US based company with a head office in Dublin will want to do the above when I'm ready to move, and possibly even do relocation from US to Dublin.

    Mostly I am looking at LinkedIn, irish job sites make my heart hurt. If you find one that's inoffensive to use, please share!

    I need to get on to updating my CV...


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    Ruu
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    What job sites have ye registered with and if you are still employed abroad, do you use your Irish address on the CV somewhere as well?


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    Suaimhneach
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    I put my US address so the company will know I need to move.
    I actually got a job with my current company so less worried about this.


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    Tom Dunne
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    Anyone know of any recruitment agencies or the like that specialise in working with returning expats?

    Time to crank up the job search. :cool:


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    Ranjo
    Registered Users Posts: 446 ✭✭Ranjo


    I don't think there's such a thing as specialisation in returning expats. If you're still overseas, then what may be somewhat off-putting is that you're still there and plan to move if you get a job. I know it doesn't sound like much in terms of blockers but you being here, available for face-to-face interviews can be a deciding factor over you & someone else with similar skills.

    Maybe showing some commitment of a return date & availability to fly over for interviews (either at their or your expense) can help. I've moved countries 4-5 times and been through this.

    Just to re-mention from my earlier post. If you can snare a contract, the tax benefits are excellent. I can recommend you an umbrella company service I used who take that hassle away too. Won't blatantly plug here, so PM if you wish.

    best of luck!


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    gar32
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    So reboot the tread.

    I just got a interview in Ireland & I fly from where I live now Germany for it next week. Any one know if companies would contribute to flight costs etc? I could not do it on skype as it is a whole day of test & roll playing etc.

    It's nice to go home but I could not pay for this myself many times.

    As I have sent many CV's I find if you say where you are to agents they do all the can to help with the distance.


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    Tom Dunne
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    I think the majority of companies make it clear in their job adverts that they will not pay for any kind of travel expenses incurred while attending an interview.

    That's why I am making it clear in any applications that I am willing to attend face-to-face interviews at my own expense.


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    Tom Dunne
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    So I've just cranked up the job search since I will be home in about 10 weeks (feels great to say that! :D).

    I went looking at LinkedIn premium to see what it could do for me, but 45 Euro a month? Seriously? Are they mad? I would really need to be convinced it is worth it for that money.

    Or am I missing something?


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    Sheep in a field
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    Tom Dunne wrote: »
    So I've just cranked up the job search since I will be home in about 10 weeks (feels great to say that! :D).

    I went looking at LinkedIn premium to see what it could do for me, but 45 Euro a month? Seriously? Are they mad? I would really need to be convinced it is worth it for that money.

    Or am I missing something?

    Only major benefit is that you can contact (a limited number of depending on which package you chose, I think it starts at 3!!) members directly without being connected to them. And you can see who has viewed your profile (note that this is still only possible if they haven't changed their privacy settings to the contrary).

    And there is also some job seekers group.

    A good reminder for me to cancel mine!! Thank you.


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


    Right, things are looking up - first Skype interview yesterday.

    I've deleted my Irishjobs.ie profile - I was getting absolutely nothing from it.

    LinkedIn and Indeed seem to be the way to go (well, for tech jobs anyway).


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    dean_bam
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    Ranjo wrote: »

    Just to re-mention from my earlier post. If you can snare a contract, the tax benefits are excellent. I can recommend you an umbrella company service I used who take that hassle away too. Won't blatantly plug here, so PM if you wish.

    Sorry to be dragging up such an old post, but I'd be interested in hearing more about the tax benefits for returning emigrants, Ranjo, if you still have the details.

    Or if anybody else has some pointers on this it would be great.


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    Ranjo
    Registered Users Posts: 446 ✭✭Ranjo


    dean_bam wrote: »
    Sorry to be dragging up such an old post, but I'd be interested in hearing more about the tax benefits for returning emigrants, Ranjo, if you still have the details.

    Or if anybody else has some pointers on this it would be great.

    I found this bit didn't look at it in detail.

    I'd ask a tax consultant or something, it was all done for me so I didn't exactly research it myself.

    https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving_country/moving_to_ireland/coming_to_live_in_ireland/irish_citizens_coming_or_returning_to_ireland.html


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