Question for mumsnetters in the Republic of Ireland

[sarahquilt]

Just a quick question - after a number of years in the UK, me and DH are heading home to Ireland next year. I'm a teacher in secondary. I was last home between 06 and 09 and got made redundant in the recession. I will be coming off mat leave and starting again. I'll be looking for a teaching job. Just wondering how the land lies and if anyone has any job-hunting tips or advice specific to Ireland - I know the job situation in secondary is very different to the UK. In an ideal world I'd like to get out of teaching but that's probably a pipe dream given that I know it's hard to find any work at all.

Whereabouts are you headed, sarah?

I'm really not an expert but would say that things aren't quite as grim as they have been the last couple of years again. Companies are hiring - if you really want to get out of teaching, would you look to IT? That's the big draw at the moment in places like Dublin, Cork, Galway. I'm not saying you have to be super-tecchie but maybe if you have good people/management/organisational skills you could somehow migrate into a HR role or a management one.

Have you been teaching/working at all in the UK since '09?

If not, I guess the usual stuff applies - bump up your LinkedIn profile, sign up with a recruitment agency, etc. etc.

Hi Greenstone - do you think a good linkedin profile would be an asset? That's something I can work on. We'll head wherever the work is but Limerick and Galway would be lovely. IT is something to think about but not sure if I'd be qualified for anything in it. I have a degree in English, a teaching qualification and a diploma in journalism.

Yes I've been teaching since 09.

Yes definitely to LinkedIn. Before you leave the UK, I'd suggest signing up with recruitment agencies in the areas you're interested in moving to. They'll be the best guide as to what might fit your qualifications, what to put on your C.V., all that kind of stuff. I'd say the earlier you get started on making your preparations the better - like I said there is a bit of work going again now (just this morning there was a big jobs announcement for Galway, Athlone and Dublin).

sorry forgot to finish:

...but the hiring processes can be so long and involved so best to get started asap :)

I have an English degree but work in IT (in Ireland). There are many aspects to get involved in which aren't super techy (management, client facing, contracts etc) and which you can gain more technical knowledge on the job/additional training. It really is a growth area here so worth considering if you are interested in it.

I have an English degree but work in IT (in Ireland). There are many aspects to get involved in which aren't super techy (management, client facing, contracts etc) and which you can gain more technical knowledge on the job/additional training. It really is a growth area here so worth considering if you are interested in it.

Thanks guys x