8 ways to increase your job applications
Reading Time: 6 minutes In this article, we delve into proven strategies on getting candidates to apply and boosting applications from relevant candidates.
How to prioritise skills-based hiring and soft skills in 2026
Reading Time: 4 minutes The latest edition of the IrishJobs Hiring Trends Update explores the trends around skills in the current hiring landscape in Ireland. Specifically, the findings examine the challenges, opportunities, and growing importance of identifying and developing the skills that matter most for the future workforce.
Hiring Trends Update Webinar: What’s changing and how to stay ahead
Reading Time: < 1 minute On Wednesday, November 5th, from 12:00 to 13:00, join Julius Probst, Economist for The Stepstone Group, and Chris Paye, Country Director at IrishJobs, for our latest webinar, “Hiring Trends Update: What’s changing and how to stay ahead.”
Hiring Trends Update: Key Shifts in Ireland’s Labour Market and What to Expect in 2026
Reading Time: 6 minutes The Hiring Trends Update is here!
The new bi-annual format explore key labour market trends in Ireland every six months, unpacking what they mean for employers and recruiters. Alongside fresh data and expert commentary, each edition comes with actionable advice to help you hire smarter, faster, and more effectively.
In this edition, we have gathered insights from 500 HR leaders and 1,000 candidates in Ireland, focusing on current market trends, in-demand roles and skills, and what employers can expect in 2026, and how to prepare for hiring success.
Nearly 8 in 10 employers in Ireland using AI in recruitment as adoption accelerates
Reading Time: 3 minutes Nearly 8 in 10 employers in Ireland are using AI in the hiring process, according to new research from IrishJobs. Recruiters report that AI tools are helping to enhance productivity and enabling more efficient hiring. The IrishJobs Hiring Efficiency survey gathered insights from 475 recruiters and 824 jobseekers in Ireland to identify changing attitudes and actions on hiring processes in a fast-evolving labour market.
Hiring efficiency webinar: Cut hiring time without losing quality
Reading Time: < 1 minute On Wednesday, October 1st, from 12:00 to 12:40, join Orla Fennelly, Manager of Customer Success at IrishJobs, and Lorraine Morrin, People Partner Lead Mid Markets, for our latest webinar, “Hiring efficiency: Cut time without losing quality.”
How to use ChatCPT in recruitment
Reading Time: 5 minutes With employers and staffing agencies alike looking to increase speed and efficiency in their hiring processes, ChatGPT is helping automate everyday tasks and engage with candidates more efficiently in hiring.
8 strategies to reduce time to hire
Reading Time: 7 minutes With many jobseekers rejecting job offers due to a slow hiring process, uncover key strategies to reduce time to hire efficiently onboard top talent.
Building an employee referral scheme that actually works
Reading Time: 5 minutes In today’s competitive hiring landscape, employers are constantly seeking more efficient, effective ways to secure top talent. One often-underused strategy that continues to deliver strong results is the employee referral scheme.
Streamline your hiring with our new recruitment templates
Reading Time: 2 minutes Dealing with a high volume of job applications can be overwhelming. Without the right tools, it’s easy for candidate communication to slip through the cracks – leading to delays, drop-offs, and even reputational damage. At the same time, sifting through piles of unsuitable applications wastes valuable time and slows down your hiring process.