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So you’ve decided to spend some time in Ireland? Great idea for both expanding your horizons and helping your career. Ireland is jammed pack full of top quality companies who can offer you an exciting environment and international exposure. But before you arrive there are just a few things that we would advise and so here are some top tips for living and working in Ireland.
PPS Number (Personal Public Service Number)
Having a PPS number is necessary if you would like to start work. To do this, make an appointment at your Local Office of the Department of Social and Family Affairs (take a look at www.welfare.ie to find this).
Accommodation
Take a look at the www.daft.ie for accommodation to share/rent. Alternatively, Evening Herald is also useful for accommodation listings. It comes out daily and is available from all newsagents.
Mobile phones
Having a mobile phone will make it much easier for recruitment agencies to contact you. Things move very quickly in temporary markets, and those who we can't get hold of will unfortunately miss out. It might be better to start with a Pay as You Go deal, rather than get tied down to an expensive contract right from the start. It might even be possible to just get a new SIM card for your current mobile but this is something that is worth checking before you get to Ireland. Having a mobile phone is also handy for sorting out accommodation, personal safety and is great for organising your social life.
Bank accounts
If you have registered we can, if necessary, write to your bank letting them know that you are registered with us as some banks need proof from your employer before they will give you an account.
Safety
If you are living in Dublin - or indeed anywhere in Ireland - and are traveling around late at night on your own, be careful. Some parts of the Ireland are more dangerous than others, but it is a good idea to take precautions and be careful wherever you are. Try not to have valuables on display and avoid talking on a mobile telephone in public where possible. If you are travelling on your own, avoid the unofficial mini-cabs.
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