IntlMOVE will pack, ship and deliver your household goods to Ireland.

There are many reasons to move to Ireland.

The majestic scenery, the laid back atmosphere and let’s not forget Guinness!

When you make the decision to move to Ireland, there are many steps you need to take to make the move a reality.

Create a Job Niche

Many countries will let foreigners obtain work permits if they can fulfill a job function that cannot be filled by a resident.

You need to create a job niche for yourself that makes your skills very marketable.

Once you have been offered a job, you or your employer can apply for a work permit.

Work Permit

When obtaining a work permit there Aare certain categories not open to foreigners.

For example, you will not be able to obtain a work permit to do work for administrative, retail, nanny or sales positions.

You can find a full list of the job descriptions foreigners are not eligible for at your consulate.

 When you do obtain a work permit, it is granted for two years.

If your contract position in Ireland is less than two years, the work permit will be granted for a shorter amount of time.

When your two year work permit has expired, you can apply for another work permit that will be granted for three years.

After three years, your work permit will be granted indefinitely.

 To obtain a work permit in Ireland, the job position you were offered must have been advertised in local and national newspapers for at least three days.

The job must have also been listed with the FAS/EURES employment network to ensure that all Irish nationals had a chance of applying for the job.

Qualifications

To qualify for a job in Ireland, there are specific qualifications you must have for different career opportunities.

For most positions, you will have to be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

Some jobs may require you to register with Irish professional organizations.

Some of these organizations require testing to register, so be prepared to put in a little extra work.

Education

You will have to be educated in your specific career niche in order to obtain a job and a work permit.

Most jobs require college education, so make sure that your education is accepted by overseas employers.

Along with your education, you will be expected to have work experience.

How to Get Job

There are many ways to get a job in Ireland.

You can look on online job search website to look for open positions in your field.

Try finding companies in the United States that have offices located in Ireland.

You can also find Irish companies who have career opportunities specific to your niche and contact them for a list of open positions.

Negotiating Salary

When you move overseas, there are many things you will want to negotiate.

First, you will want to negotiate salary.

Find out what the market value is for your job to ensure you are being paid what you are worth.

There are also other benefits you can negotiate because you are moving overseas.

You can ask to receive corporate housing, schooling for your children and travel back to your home country.

You can also negotiate relocation.

When your new company offers you a relocation package, contact IntlMOVE for all of your international shipping needs.

Moving to Ireland is a very exciting adventure that you and your family will be able to enjoy.

When immigrating to Ireland, contact IntlMOVE to pack, ship and deliver your household goods to your new Irish home.