Jump Back
You have spent the last few years working and living abroad, but now the call of home is beckoning. If you’ve been out of the job market in Ireland for a while, we have put together some useful steps to help you make the move back and secure a role here.
1. Give yourself time
The more senior you become in your career, the longer it can take to find a role. Why? In general, demand for senior roles tends to outweigh supply, and these positions often come with more specific requirements and nuances. Finding a role and organisation that aligns with your previous experience and future ambitions can take time.
Aim to give yourself 2-3 months to secure your next role. This timeframe allows you to properly research the market at home, explore the available opportunities, and ensure you’re not panicked into accepting the first role that comes your way. You want this next role to be the right fit for your career for the medium to long term.
2. Connect with a good talent advisor/recruitment consultant
Building a relationship with a talent advisor in Ireland is a key part of finding your next role. They will be able to give you up-to-date insights into the jobs market and reward packages. Additionally, talent advisors often work on exclusive roles that aren’t widely advertised. Their in-depth knowledge of companies, teams, and roles can help you find an environment where you’ll thrive.
We know it can be tricky to identify a good talent advisor, which is why we put together this guide>>> to help you.
3. Leverage LinkedIn
Updating your LinkedIn with relevant, specific information will allow potential future employers to understand the experience you have gained while abroad and if it is in line with the experience they require for the role they are hiring for.
Use these tips to fine-tune your LinkedIn profile…
- Include all dates of employment and ensure that the content on LinkedIn validates the content on your CV and vice versa. Any anomalies or gaps will cast doubt on your authenticity.
- Include keywords relevant to the roles and companies you’re interested in. Doing so will give you the best chance to be discovered.
- Detail some of the key weekly tasks that best represent your current role and could be deemed relevant to the career opportunities you’re interested in.
- Adopt a suitable style and tone when completing your profile. Be professional, but let a little personality shine through as LinkedIn is often your first opportunity to make an impression.
- Connect with former and current colleagues, and join (and contribute to) groups relevant to your role and ambitions. This will help raise your profile within your professional community.
- And lastly, include a professional picture – this is one of the most basic pieces of LinkedIn etiquette and is certainly worth the investment.
Moving back to Ireland? Looking for market insights and genuine advice about your next steps in your career? Drop us a line today at hello@barden.ie and we will take it from there. Simple.