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The World of Work

The world of work is changing. Employers are facing the challenges of the global marketplace, where competition is continuously increasing, and keeping a business economically viable requires constant manoeuvring of resources.

Tomorrows workers need to be able to manoeuvere with equal, if not more agility than our predecessors. We need to apply our current learning only as long as is necessary, and then move to meet new challenges. Lifelong learning is the new mantra - the new mindset required for our nation to survive economically into the next decade.

In this section we provide information on the world of work from the Irish context. We look at the most prominent industry sectors in terms of their general characteristics, the occupations that characterise them and the current employment outlook.

We also look in detail at some of Ireland's leading Organisations, the employers who operate within the various industry sectors. We look at what type of business they are involved in, what employment opportunities they offer, and how they go about recruiting people.

All organisations require the expertise and work provided by people in certain job roles, or occupations, in order to function. Many of us spend years of training to become competent in one of these occupations, as would a carpenter or accountant, for example. We have collected information on hundreds of occupations commonly found in Ireland and abroad and provide information on each in terms of their typical characteristics and the qualifications required to enter them.

Information on the broader picture of employment in Ireland is known as the labour market information. In this area we provide information on general trends of employment, including statistics on many occupations. We also provide links to information providing current research and commentaries.

Behind every occupation there are people - individuals who have made personal choices about their education, their lifestyle, their choice of jobs, and the career paths they see themselves fulfilling. We have interviewed people from all walks of life and from the length and breath of the country to bring you their stories - about the choices they made, how and where they got their current job, the tasks they face each day, and what their plans are to develop their career.

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The World of Employment

With the exception of personal health, employment is for most people the single most important factor that influences the direction and/or quality of a persons life. As achieving a satisfactory work/life balance becomes a more prominent feature in what many workers now look for, we explore a number of issues surrounding the types of employment  that may be avaialble, and the legal entitlements  and responsibilities of both employers and employees.

When looking for work it is always wise to be aware of what employers want, and not just what the job description in the advertisement says. There are often personal attributes and 'soft skills' that strongly influence the recruiters decision. Be prepared!

Finding a job has become more difficult in most sectors of our economy as the current recession takes hold. We provide an overview of some of the common issues facing jobseekers in Ireland and a directory of job sites to assist in job searching.


Online Resources 28
FAS - Jobs Ireland 
  Irelands national careers website.
Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC) 
  IBEC is the national umbrella organisation for business and employers in Ireland. It provides its membership base of over 7500 organisations with knowledge, influence and connections.
Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association - ISME 
  ISME is the independent organisation for the Irish small & medium business sector, with in excess of 8,500 members nationwide. ISME offers a comprehensive range of Advisory Services and Publications designed to enhance the day-to-day running of members’ b
Irish Co-Operative Organisation Society  
  A membership organisation setup to lead, represent & support the Irish Co-Operative agribusiness sector in achieving its business objectives
Irish Franchise Association 
  This site is intended to be of use to franchisors and franchisees alike, as well as to those looking for an opportunity to start a new business, build on an existing enterprise, diversify into additional product areas, or create export markets
LosingYourJob.ie 
  Public service information for those who are currently unemployed or are becoming unemployed in Ireland
National Employment Rights Authority 
  NERA is an Office of the Department of Enterprise. NERA aims to secure compliance with employment rights legislation and to foster a culture of compliance in Ireland.
Work Life Balance 
  Work Life Balance consists of the implementation of working arrangements and policies which assist workers in combining employment with other aspects of their lives.
Business Plus 
  Business Plus is Ireland's largest circulation monthly business magazine. The magazine focuses exclusively on the activities of Irish companies or companies based in Ireland.
Live Register figures - from Redundancy.ie 
  Monthly view of numbers unemployed broken down by gender and age.
Digital21 - The Future is Now 
  Digital 21 is a campaign to highlight the imperative of creating an action programme to secure the digital infrastructure and services upon which the success of the economy depends.
Dublin Job Club 
  Dublin Job Club - Networking and Worksearch for executives, professionals, managers, portfolio career seekers, contractors and freelancers
Effective CV Writing 
  Comprehensive site covering all aspects of creating a good CV.
Chambers of Commerce of Ireland 
  A chamber of commerce is an organisation made up of local business representatives who join together to promote the economic and social development of their community in order to make it a better place in which to live, work and do business
Companies Registration Office  
  The Companies Registration Office is the central repository of public statutory information on Irish companies and business names. The CRO operates under the aegis of the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment.
Irish Times Top 1000 Companies 
  Full contact details for the top 1000 companies of 2006.
Business World Top 5000 Companies 
  Contact details of top 5000 companies. Go to the Alphabetical list half way down the page to select companies. Subscribe if you want detailed searches and financial data.
Citizens Information 
  Citizens Information is an Irish eGovernment website provided by the Citizens Information Board. The site provides public service information for Ireland.
BASIS 
  Business Access to State Information and Services. This website has been developed in order to provide business with a single access point to all Government information and services
Toil and Trouble - A guide to self employment [pdf] 
  A good guide to the many issues that need to be considered before starting up your own business
County and City Enterprise Boards 
  The Enterprise boards support the start-up & development of local business in Ireland. Supports include advice, mentoring & grants or financial supports for training and growth.
Revenue - Irish Tax and Customs 
  Government website containing information and services about personal and business taxation.
Starting Your Own Business: A Workbook 
  Download a useful guide to starting your own business.
Irish Public Sector Procurement Portal  
  eTenders has been developed by the Department of Finance and is designed to help find and publish tender notices on government and public sector procurement across Ireland.
Enterprise Ireland 
  Enterprise Ireland is the government agency responsible for the development and promotion of the indigenous business sector.
Shannon Development 
  Shannon Development is a government owned regional development company dedicated to promoting and developing the Shannon Region of Ireland
Effective Interview Skills 
  Comprehensive information covering all aspects of interview preparation.
IDA Ireland 
  Almost 1,000 IDA Ireland supported companies in Ireland employ over 135,000 people. There are over 830 companies in this database.
   
 
  
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Employment News... CCS not counted
• Two firms to create over 200 jobs in Ireland

September 10, 2010 
• Jobs to be created by Limerick regeneration project

September 8, 2010 
• New Look to create 120 retail jobs

September 7, 2010 
• Competition stiff for Dublin Airport jobs

September 6, 2010 
• 50 new jobs announced across the country

September 3, 2010 

 
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