Careers & Employment

Job Sector	In-Demand Roles	Key Companies
Information Technology	Software Developers, Data Analysts, Project Managers	Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn
Healthcare and Life Sciences	Nurses, Pharmacists, Medical Researchers	Pfizer, AstraZeneca
Engineering	Civil Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers	Siemens, Arup
Business and Finance	Financial Analysts, Accountants, Risk Managers	KPMG, Deloitte
Hospitality and Tourism	Hotel Managers, Event Coordinators, Tour Guides	Various hotels and tourist agencies
Sales and Marketing	Sales Representatives, Digital Marketers	Various retail and e-commerce companies

Ireland is increasingly recognized as a prime destination for international students, mainly due to its thriving job market. The country offers numerous career opportunities across various sectors. With a low unemployment rate and a focus on critical skills, students can align their studies with in-demand roles, enhancing their prospects for successful careers in a dynamic economy.

Employment Permits Issued by County in 2022 and 2023

Dublin continues to be the county with the highest number of employment permits issued, accounting for over half of the total in 2021 and 2022. Cork and Galway remained relatively steady in percentage, while Kildare rose about two percentage points and Limerick dropped nearly two percentage points.

County	2022 Permits Issued	2023 Permits Issued
Dublin	10,500	16,200
Cork	2,500	3,200
Galway	1,200	1,800
Kildare	1,000	1,500
Limerick	1,000	800
Meath	800	1,000
Wicklow	600	900
Other Counties	1,400	1,800
Total	18,000	31,000

Employment Permits Issued by Sector in 2022 and 2023

Sector	2022 Permits Issued	2023 Permits Issued
Information and Communication	5,000	6,500
Health and Social Work	3,500	5,000
Construction	2,800	4,200
Hospitality	2,000	3,000
Education	1,200	1,500
Finance and Insurance	1,000	1,200
Other Sectors	2,500	3,600
Total	18,000	31,000

The Information and Communication sector had the most significant overall number of permits in 2022, with a one-percentage-point increase compared to 2021. However, the Health and Social Work sector saw the most significant growth, rising over ten percentage points.

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