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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

FAS - Jobs Ireland

Irelands national careers website.

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.

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.

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 Interview Skills

Comprehensive information covering all aspects of interview preparation. Link is to downloadable eBook courtesy Brian Cahill.

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.

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.

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.

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 CV Writing

Comprehensive site covering all aspects of creating a good CV. Written by an Irish expert.

IDA Ireland

Almost 1,000 IDA Ireland supported companies in Ireland employ over 135,000 people. There are approx 760 companies in this database.

Vacancy Report 2011

Produced by the Skills and Labour Market Research Unit of FÁS on behalf of the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs. Provides an overview of the demand for labour as measured by trends in advertised job vacancies.

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	Employment News...

•	16 new jobs with software services and telecoms provider Asidua
	May 16, 2013
•	800 professional jobs in financial services sector on the way
	May 16, 2013
•	9pc increase in Irish jobs encouraging sign
	May 9, 2013
•	40 new jobs with expansion into fleet branding by driver safety company
	May 8, 2013
•	Skills gap in technology and maths forcing businesses to recruit abroad
	May 7, 2013
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