The latest CSO jobs data shows Ireland’s employment rate is close to record levels. That is a positive for the economy, but it also makes the competition for talent more intense than ever.
At Red Chair Recruitment, we make it our business to talk to candidates every day and listen to their feedback on what really matters when choosing a role. What we are hearing reflects what we see in the wider market:
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- Salary is important, but flexibility, career progression and company culture are now just as valuable
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- Employers who move quickly secure the best people, but drawn-out processes can lose them strong candidates
- Skills shortages remain very real in healthcare, IT, engineering and construction
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This is more than numbers on a CSO report – it is the lived experience of candidates navigating the market right now. For employers, it means hiring strategies need to be sharper, faster and more candidate-focused. For candidates, it means there are opportunities out there, but presenting your CV well and preparing carefully for interview makes all the difference.
We get people, and our conversations with candidates tell us that the best talent is both ambitious and selective in 2025.
What are you seeing in your own sector – more opportunities, or more challenges?
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