
IRELAND · CHAPTER 17
Finding a jobin Ireland.
Software, data, cloud, pharma and medical devices, finance and accounting are the main graduate employers. Many multinational companies run graduate programmes in Dublin and Cork.
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Typical starting salaries
| Field | € / year |
|---|---|
| Software / data | 40,000–55,000 |
| Pharma / engineering | 35,000–45,000 |
| Finance / accounting | 32,000–42,000 |
Where to search
- LinkedIn, Indeed, IrishJobs, gradireland
- University careers service
- Company graduate programmes
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Where Indian graduates get hired
- Tech companies' European headquarters in Dublin
- Pharma and medical devices in Cork, Galway and Limerick
- Financial services and funds administration
- LinkedIn, IrishJobs.ie, Jobs.ie and graduate fairs
WHERE TO GO NEXT
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Stamp 1G & work permits
Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G): 12 months after level 8, up to 24 months after level 9; then Critical Skills or General Employment Permit.
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Stamp 2 work rules: 20 hours a week in term, 40 hours in June–September and 15 December–15 January.
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