CV writing for UK professionals moving to Ireland
Ireland is the simplest move on this list: UK citizens can live and work there without a permit. The CV format is close to the UK's, which is exactly why small mistakes stand out. We sharpen your CV for Irish employers, many of them the European headquarters of global firms.
Cities: Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick
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UK CV vs Irish CV
| UK CV | Irish CV | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is called | CV | CV |
| Length | Two pages | Two pages |
| Right to work | Not stated | One line: UK citizen, entitled to work in Ireland under the Common Travel Area |
| Location | Your UK town | Your Irish base, or your move date if you are relocating |
| Employer context | Assumed | Briefly explained; Irish recruiters know the big UK names, not every one |
| Photo | Left off | Left off |
4 rules for your Irish CV
- Say you do not need a permit. Some Irish recruiters still assume a UK applicant needs sponsorship. One line removes the doubt.
- Write for a European headquarters. Many Dublin roles are EMEA or global in scope. Show cross-border work, scale and stakeholder reach.
- Keep it to two pages. The standard is the same as the UK, so a three-page CV reads as unedited.
- Give your move date. If you are still in the UK, say when you can start in Ireland. It turns a maybe into a call.
Sectors hiring in Ireland
Technology, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, financial services and construction are the largest employers of UK professionals. Dublin dominates, with Cork, Galway and Limerick behind it.
- Technology
- Pharmaceuticals and life sciences
- Financial services
- Construction
Check your route before you apply
Under the Common Travel Area, UK and Irish citizens can live and work in each other's countries without a visa or employment permit. GOV.UK sets out the details for UK citizens living in Ireland.
We write CVs, not visa advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
Who rebuilds your CV
Your CV is rebuilt by UK recruiters with 25+ years of experience across the UK and the Middle East. We are not a recruitment agency in Ireland and we do not place candidates there. What we do is rebuild your British CV the way employers in Ireland expect to read it, and tell you plainly what has to change.
CVs for Ireland: common questions
Do UK citizens need a work permit for Ireland?
No. Under the Common Travel Area, UK citizens can live and work in Ireland without a visa or employment permit.
Is an Irish CV different from a UK CV?
Very close. The differences are small but noticed: state your right to work, explain UK employers briefly, and show European or global scope where you have it.
Which sectors hire UK professionals in Ireland?
Technology, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, financial services and construction, with most roles in Dublin.