Work in Ireland

In Ireland, you will live your whole life in English, which will help you to loosen up in the language of Shakespeare without even realizing it. Additionally, in Ireland, you can take an English course at quality schools that will undoubtedly help you to lay the foundations of the language and add some formal English to the slang you learn at the local pub.

Especially if you are traveling from Europe. Ireland has an international airport in Dublin that receives hundreds of flights daily, and where most of the major low-cost airlines make stopovers.

Ireland has a long history in which hundreds of civilizations have had their moment of glory. The landscapes, Irish people, and constant drizzle invite you to dream of leprechauns, fairies, and lake monsters that you will now love to discover by getting lost in Ireland.

In Ireland, finding a job to start earning some money without being very fluent in English is possible. Positions like dishwasher or delivery person are easy to get and perfect to get you out of trouble and get you up and running as soon as you get off the plane.

If you have a European passport, Ireland will be your favorite destination to work in an English-speaking country, as you will need nothing more than your ID to move to the country and start working and studying in Ireland.

Work-life balance and working conditions in Ireland are very good. Schedules are respected, decent salaries are paid, and most importantly, they are in line with the cost of living. This means that you will leave work on time and have enough money to do something fun with your friends later.

As we mentioned at the beginning of the post, if you have a European passport, for example, a Spanish, Swiss, or Italian one, you can work in Ireland full-time without having to do any extra paperwork.

Just make sure you have your valid passport (renewing it in Ireland is possible, but it’s better to come prepared from home, right?) and apply for your European Health Insurance Card to be able to go to the doctor in Ireland for free.

The Stamp 2 is popularly known as the student visa, and with it, you can work 20 hours a week during the course and full-time during the holidays. It is valid for up to 8 months and can be renewed a maximum of 2 times, allowing you to study and work in Ireland for a total of 2 years. If this is your visa, write to us, and a Dingoos Guide will contact you to inform and help you with all the procedures.

The Working Holiday Visa is a very convenient visa for all those who want to combine studying and working in Ireland. With the Working Holiday visa, you can work in Ireland for a year and study for a maximum of 6 months.

The only drawbacks are that it is not possible to extend the visa for a second year and that places are somewhat limited: only 200 visas of this type are granted per year.

The Spanish-speaking nationalities that can apply for the Working Holiday Visa are Argentina and Chile.

Although if you have a passport from Australia, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, or the United States, you can also apply for this visa.

If you are a professional with some work experience or with attractive skills for the Irish job market, you can work in Ireland by applying for a General Employment Permit.

The General Employment Permit is valid for 2 years and can be renewed up to 3 times. After working in Ireland for five years, you can apply for your resident visa to stay in the country and work legally for as long as you want without having to worry about renewing more visas.

To apply for a General Employment Permit, it is essential that you have a job offer that is not listed on the lista de puestos de trabajo no elegibles created by the Irish government.

In addition, you will have to meet other requirements, such as official qualifications or your employer assuring you of the minimum salary proposed by the Irish government, among others.

The Critical Skills Employment Permit is intended for all foreign professionals with highly sought-after skills in Ireland, to serve as an incentive for them to permanently reside in the country.

To apply for a Critical Skills Employment Permit, you will need to have a job offer for one of the positions listed in the Critical Occupation List provided by the Irish government, among other requirements.

Working as a waiter in Ireland is ideal for those who already handle English better. It is a somewhat tough job, as you will have to attend to the requests of the customers, take orders, serve them at the tables, learn the names of a thousand and one different beers, and, be careful, the trays loaded with pints are heavy. The atmosphere of these places is usually very lively, especially on days when there are football or rugby matches. Without a doubt, a great place to practice your listening skills.

Working as an au pair in Ireland is a great idea for all those who enjoy spending time with the little ones at home. In addition to taking care of the children, you will probably have to fulfill other tasks, such as cleaning or cooking. Working as a nanny in Ireland is a great way to learn English quickly as it will allow you to speak every day with local people about the most diverse topics.

Ireland has become the favorite country of the big tech companies, and giants like Google, Microsoft, Facebook, or PayPal have offices in the country.

These companies are looking for professionals of all kinds, from computer scientists to managers, marketing specialists, customer service… So they are a good job opportunity for international workers with different objectives and qualifications.

Ireland is the country of pubs par excellence, so here you can make money without needing to know much English by collecting glasses. It is an ideal job to socialize and practice the language with locals in a fun environment.

A very common job among foreigners in Ireland is to work as a barista in a café. Here they are common, and you can apply for a position in a big chain like Starbucks or in a local café. The atmosphere is calmer than in pubs, and you can learn about the delicious world of coffee.

If you are really interested in this type of work and want to increase your chances of finding a job of this type, we recommend you take a barista course, where you will learn all the basics to make a good coffee.

 Working as a shop assistant in Ireland in a fashion store, such as Zara or H&M in Ireland, is a good option if you already have a decent level of English and feel like working in a busy environment where you can continue practicing it.

Working as a cashier or supermarket replenisher in Ireland is a good idea for all lovers of food and order. Moreover, these are jobs where you can practice English both with your colleagues and with customers. The most popular supermarkets to look for work among foreign workers are Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, and SuperValu.

Another very effective way to find a job in Ireland is through job search portals. Some of the most popular pages for job hunting in Ireland are:

• LinkedIn: very useful for specialized professionals, to get to know new Irish companies or those based in Ireland, and for networking.
• Jobs.ie: It is the most popular employment portal in Ireland.
• Indeed: A global job search engine. Through this job search engine, you can access offers published on different web pages.
• Jobs Ireland: It is the official employment website of Ireland.
• Recruitireland: Specialized portal in job offers for all sectors in Ireland.

Another option to look for a job in Ireland is to join one of the Facebook groups for Spaniards and Latinos in Ireland, since in these groups, members often share job offers and tips, as well as propose other types of plans and meetups to have fun in your free time.

Some Facebook groups are:

• Españoles & Latinos en Irlanda
• Españoles & Latinos en Dublín

Also, if you are a little overwhelmed by the moment of having to look for a job in Ireland, we have created the Dingoos Work Workshop.

In this workshop, we will give you specific and useful information on how to look for a job, we will solve any doubts or problems you may have when looking for a job, and we will give you all the keys to make you feel very comfortable in the Irish work environment.

If you are Spanish and want to work in Ireland, you will be pleased to know that you only need your passport to travel to the country and look for your first job there.

As a member of the European Union, you will have no restrictions on studying, working, and living in Ireland. There are many job options for Spaniards in Ireland. The key is your level of English, the better you control the language, the easier it will be for you to find a job.

Finding a job in Ireland for Spaniards with accommodation is not the most common, but anything is possible. There are hotels, hostels, etc. that offer accommodation for their employees on the premises, whether they are Spaniards, Latin Americans, or of any other nationality.

If you travel to Ireland with the intention of studying, another option is to enroll in a school that offers accommodation for its students. Remember that you can combine your studies with a job, so maybe it’s a good alternative to live in Ireland without worrying about the need to find accommodation.

If you want to work in Dublin, these are the best search engines to find the best job offers in Ireland for Spaniards and Latin Americans: Jobs, Indeed, Jobs Ireland, and Recruitireland.

Working in Ireland in the summer will allow you to enjoy more pleasant temperatures. Many students decide to travel to the country at this time of the year to enroll in an intensive English course, combining their classes with part-time work.

There are even job opportunities for Spaniards in Ireland without English. They are low-skilled jobs, but they will allow you to cover your stay in the country while improving the language.