Resources & Insights

Practical reading for your next hire or your next move, from understanding a role to preparing for work in Ireland.

Engineering Recruitment in Ireland: Addressing the Skills Shortage Across Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical Disciplines
Industry 7 min read

Engineering Recruitment in Ireland: Addressing the Skills Shortage Across Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical Disciplines

Ireland’s engineering sector faces a sustained skills shortage across mechanical, civil, and electrical disciplines. We examine what is driving demand, where the gaps are most acute, and what employers and candidates can do to respond effectively.

24 March 2026 →
Manufacturing Recruitment in Ireland: Why Skilled Operatives Are in Such High Demand
Industry 6 min read

Manufacturing Recruitment in Ireland: Why Skilled Operatives Are in Such High Demand

Ireland's manufacturing sector is creating jobs faster than the labour market can fill them. Here's why skilled operatives are in such demand, and what employers and candidates need to know.

22 March 2026 →
Automotive Recruitment in Ireland: Finding Qualified Technicians in a Tight Market
Industry 7 min read

Automotive Recruitment in Ireland: Finding Qualified Technicians in a Tight Market

Ireland's automotive sector faces a genuine technician shortage in 2026. The EV transition, NCT complexity, and an ageing workforce are all contributing. Here is what employers need to know.

20 March 2026 →
Ireland's Electrician Shortage: Why It's Getting Worse and What Employers Can Do
Industry 7 min read

Ireland's Electrician Shortage: Why It's Getting Worse and What Employers Can Do

Ireland's electrician shortage is structural, not cyclical. Data centres, housing targets, and retrofit ambitions are all drawing from the same limited pool. Here's what employers can do about it.

6 March 2026 →
Housing for All and the Construction Labour Crunch: Ireland's Workforce Challenge
Industry 6 min read

Housing for All and the Construction Labour Crunch: Ireland's Workforce Challenge

Ireland's Housing for All plan targets 33,000 homes per year, but the construction sector needs 50,000+ additional workers to deliver it. Here's what's driving the labour crunch and what employers can do.

28 February 2026 →
Welding Careers in Ireland: Demand, Certifications, and Salary Expectations in 2026
Industry 7 min read

Welding Careers in Ireland: Demand, Certifications, and Salary Expectations in 2026

From TIG welding on pharmaceutical vessels to offshore pipeline work, demand for qualified welders in Ireland has never been higher. Here is what the market looks like in 2026 — and how to position yourself to earn more.

20 February 2026 →
Top Sectors Hiring in Ireland in 2026
Industry 1 min read

Top Sectors Hiring in Ireland in 2026

Which industries in Ireland have the highest demand for workers right now? We break down the top sectors and what roles are in demand.

5 January 2026 →

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