How to Set Yourself Up to Work in Dublin, Ireland

If you are ready for a major change in your life, then you may want to consider a move to Dublin, Ireland. Here you will find great opportunities to experience the world from a new vantage point. These steps will walk you through the process of setting yourself up to work in Dublin, Ireland.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Find a Job

1. Create an effective resume that highlights your experience and skills. This will be the tool that you will be using to find a job in Dublin, Ireland.
2. Enlist the help of an employment agency. They will be able to evaluate your qualifications and match you with potential employers. "Manpower Ireland" is a good website to check out if you are searching for a job in Dublin.
3. Consider looking for recruiters for specific industries. If you are in the medical industry, if you are an accountant or if you are a skilled laborer, then working with a specialty employment recruiter may be a better option for you. Visit "Medical Recruitment Specialists" or "CPL."
4. Work with student internship or work abroad companies if you are a student who wants to work, or volunteer in Dublin, Ireland. Companies that offer student internship placement services like StudyAbroad.com are a great place to start your job search.

Take Care of Red Tape

5. Contact the National Immigration Bureau to find out what you need to do to get a work visa or to start the naturalization process. You will be required to register with this agency if you are not a citizen of a country that is associated with the European Union or the European Economic Area. There is a fee charged for registration and you will be given a card that you will need to carry with you at all times.
6. Talk with the Department of Social and Family Affairs about registering for a Personal Public Service Number. You can find contact information on their website.
7. Find a place to stay. There are several websites that offer flat listings and house listings. "Daft" is a good place to start your home search. You can also contact an estate agent to help you locate a great place to live.
8. Make your travel arrangements. You may need to make two trips to Dublin, Ireland: one to find an apartment and to find work and one to move your belongings overseas. Utilize a travel agent or book your own travel arrangements online via a travel website like Travelocity.
9. Find copies of important documents like your birth certificate, immunization records, insurance policies and medical records. Pack these in your carry on so that they don't accidentally get lost.
10. Make arrangements to have your belongings shipped to your Dublin flat or house. This will be a lot easier then trying to carrying everything on the airplane with you.
11. Tie up loose ends at home. Say your good-byes, cancel magazine subscriptions, forward your mail and let someone know where you will be moving to.
12. Establish an Irish bank account. This will make cashing your paycheck and paying your bills a lot easier to do.

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