Despite global patterns of unemployment and financial struggle, the employment figures in Galway City and County are on the rise, increasing more than 9,300 in the last five years, according to the statistics released by the Central Statistics Office. The data reveals that on Census night in 2016, 110,067 people were recorded as being in employment, which is an increase of more than 9% since the 2011 Census.
These positive figures are said to be the result of the Government’s Action Plan on Jobs, which aimed to get people back into employment and focused on equality of opportunity. Minister Cannon summarised the goal thus,
“Fine Gael is working to build a republic of opportunity which will see everyone have a fair chance to reach their full potential.”
Opportunities for employment are available across many thriving sectors in Galway, and our expert recruiters at CareerWise can help you to find your ideal position. This is an excellent time to make a career move or develop your future plans, and Galway is the perfect place to find what you are looking for.
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Galway is a vibrant and friendly city, renowned for its welcoming spirit and home to many new and leading businesses in Ireland. It is an employment hub for many different sectors and also offers a dynamic tourism trade in the area. With many new projects in the pipeline, employment opportunities look set to continue to rise, and Galway is even making a name for itself as a filming location, recently winning the title of UNESCO City of Film.
Recently designated as the European Capital of Culture for 2020, Galway is more desirable than ever before, and there’s never been a better time to find your ideal job in the area. With a thriving arts scene, numerous family attractions and a huge variety of shopping opportunities and restaurants and pubs, Galway is a great place to be right now. Talk to us at CareerWise employment agency to find the right job for you in Galway.
The employment figures for Galway in general look great, but let’s take a look at the different sectors and find out how they relate to this positive picture. The following sectors are all important in the Galway area, and we specialise in connecting talented professionals with successful companies on a local, national and multinational level:
Accounting and Finance. Accounting and finance roles offer challenging and exciting opportunities for career development in many different environments across Ireland, and key growth areas will always require professionals with backgrounds in these areas. Accounting positions are available in businesses of all types, and if you are looking for a more creative way to make use of your experience, talk to us to find out about the options open to you.
Engineering. With an internationally renowned University (National University of Ireland) and many manufacturing and medical device businesses in the area, skilled engineers are in high demand in Galway County and Galway City. Engineering is a very diverse industry, and opportunities abound across many sectors. Games developer EA Sports, for example, offers excellent career opportunities for those engineers and designers who excel in this field. Whether you dream of a role in a medical engineering company or a design and engineering role in a multinational manufacturing company, we can work with you to ensure you find exactly what you are looking for.
Science and Pharma. The medical industry is a key sector for employment in Galway, including the top three employers in the area. Many big name companies are located here, such as Boston Scientific, the top employer in Galway, which creates jobs for more than 2,600 professionals, Medtronic and Creganna Medical. These companies, and many more, offer excellent opportunities for those in the science, pharmaceutical and medical device industry, and we can help you to find roles that make the most of your skillset and experience. Galway offers world class opportunities in this sector, with great access to the EU science and pharmaceutical sectors, too, and skilled professionals are in very high demand in this competitive area.
Supply Chain. Supply Chain roles will always be crucial to an area in which so many industries are thriving, and finding a role that suits you is key. There is a high demand for skilled and experienced Supply Chain professionals and we can work with you to find supply chain jobs in Galway across a variety of sectors and on all levels. Whether your Supply Chain experience is in IT or the science or medical industry, we can identify opportunities for development and growth and help you to secure the role you want.
Executive Search. If you are looking for an executive position, we can help you to find the perfect role in Galway. Many industries are in growth in the area, and there are exciting and challenging positions available across all areas in sectors such as technology, tourism and science. Our team of recruitment experts work to source the very best talent for executive and senior level roles in Galway and across Ireland, and our executive search service is very popular and highly effective.
Here at Careerwise, we believe in connecting leading employers with dynamic professionals for successful outcomes all round. We take the time to get to know our clients so that we can be sure of positive results, and we offer support throughout the application process, including CV advice and interview guidance.
Preparing yourself for an interview can make all the difference to your chances, and we can help you to shine at interview and improve your prospects. Finding a new job can be a long and arduous process, and we can offer expert assistance to streamline your efforts. Each of our experienced team members has a unique specialism and we are committed to helping you to achieve your employment goals.
Looking For A New Job In Ireland?
Galway offers diverse and exciting opportunities for skilled professionals across many sectors, and our expertise enables us to find the very best roles for you. We can connect you with high level employment opportunities in multinational companies, as well as diverse new projects and local interest roles. From Engineering and Supply Chain to Science/Pharma, IT and Accounting, we understand the complexities of the key growth areas in Ireland and we can maximise your chances of securing the position you want.
CareerWise is Ireland’s leading specialist recruitment firm, based in Cork, Shannon and Galway, and our professional team can help you to find the new job you have been dreaming of. Contact us for jobs in Galway or call us on +353 (0) 21 206 1900 to arrange a consultation.
Tom Devaney set up CareerWise Recruitment in 1999 and has 12 years’ experience in specialist recruitment having recruited for major multinational companies in Ireland.
An active member of CIPD, Tom has served five years on the western CIPD committee.
Prior to setting up CareerWise Recruitment, he worked for Snap-on Equipment where he was the European Materials and Purchasing Manager with international responsibilities. Tom spent a year in the US working on projects with McKinsey & Co. where he developed very strong negotiation and business skills.
His years in purchasing with Thermo King in Galway initiated his very successful career to date.
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Phone: +353 (0) 21 206 1900
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