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.
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.
What’s slowing down your hiring? New survey reveals the top blockers and breakthroughs
Reading Time: 5 minutes Which tasks take the longest time in hiring and how can recruiters tackle candidate drop offs? Discover inefficiencies in the hiring process and key actions to address blockers.
Are you sitting on untapped value? How to drive cost-effective recruitment
Reading Time: 6 minutes This article explores how underused recruitment channels can enhance talent acquisition strategies, contributing to cost-effective recruitment processes without sacrificing quality.
Quality vs. quantity in job applications: What recruiters really want
Reading Time: 5 minutes In today’s competitive hiring landscape, recruiters face a consistent challenge: managing high volumes of job applications while securing the right candidate quickly. While it can be tempting to focus on driving up applicant numbers, a recent survey of 553 Irish recruiters makes one thing abundantly clear: quality always beats quantity when it comes to successful hires.