'Cork will be what Dublin is' is a phrase that is often heard around Ireland's second biggest city, and in terms of employment opportunities Cork is quickly catching up on the capital with some of the most appealing job vacancies to be found anywhere.
The beautiful city of Cork in the south of Ireland has always prided itself on the strength of its local economy. For enthusiastic people who are not afraid of a bit of hard work Cork is a hot-bed of opportunities and jobs. The quality of life here is second to none and makes working here so much more enjoyable.
The IT sector is one of the best performing sectors of the local economy and there is always a need for skilled and dedicated people here. The industry is led by an impressive selection of the world's top brand names. Apple Inc. has had its European headquarters in Cork since the early Eighties and is one of the city’s largest employers. Its campus at Hollyhill includes a computer manufacturing plant as well as the company’s European call centre and an advanced R&D facility. Other major players in the IT sector based here include Alcatel, IBM, Logitech, McAfee, Sanmina-SCI, Siemens, Solar Winds and VMware.
There are many other industries in Cork that are actively recruiting right now. Banking and finance, health, engineering, legal, teaching and construction all have positions that need to be filled immediately. If you're interested in working in Cork check out Employireland.com or Corkjobs.ie which have thousands of vacancies advertised between them.