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Is it relatively easy to get a job in Ireland?

I'm planning a trip in Ireland for this summer. Since the budget is low, I'll be able to stay only two weeks unless if I get a job. I do have a European passport, so I was wondering how difficult it is for a student, age group 18-21 to get a job at a local pub in a city like Dublin, and how to go about that. I'm not interested in signing up with an agency that would find me a job. Could I just have a walk-in interview or apply or something? How does it work?

Public Comments

1. I live in Ireland, I am still in school. But we have a Business studies where we are explained all the situation that happens these days in economics. It's quite hard to get job now. It's good if you have some work experience then you might get some job. But don't hope for high paid job. Since high paid job requires CV, and some college attended.
2. It is really hard to get a job in Ireland at the moment but its not impossible. Most places generally don't do walk in interviews. You can hand in or email a cv to pubs and clubs, and check some irish job sites to see if anybodies hiring. Some places have application forms that you have to fill out, rather than handing in a cv, this is usually the case with supermarkets and big department stores.You can pick up an application form from the store or you usually can download, or print out the form from the internet. You don't need a college education to do bar staff or waiting, or to work in a department store. What they really look for is past experience, and you'll need to include references from previous employers. If you don't have any previous work experience you can use a college tutor, or somebody that can vouch for how responsible, honest and great you are. Generally you cant use family members as references but everybody lies on cv's :) Here's some irish job sites: http://www.irishjobs.ie/ http://www.recruitireland.com/ www.jobs.ie/ They should give an idea of whats out there. Good luck :)
3. I'll be frank. It's virtually impossible to find a job at the moment. I've been trying to get the sort of work you're looking for, for the best part of a year.
4. You could maybe get a low paid part time job in Ireland like working in a sandwich store or something. Many Irish won't take a low paid part time jobs since it would mean a cut in their heafty and soft cushiony 200 euros a week dole or whatever they pay lone parents these days.