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Aspirants to the Irish world: Is it easy to get a job in Ireland?

Me: Yes, if you’re a good enough candidate.

And in order to be a good candidate, you need to have the following:

• Clinical experience
• Foreign exams
• Research experience (not necessary but would definitely increase the chances)
• Good interview skills

Under the previous circumstances when IMC – Irish Medical Council registration process was much faster, I would’ve advised to start the job hunt when you had the “Good standing certificate” sent over. However, now that all the time lines are stretched to their maximum limit so I’m not sure when would be a good time. But roughly when you are anticipating the IMC registration to be complete within 2 – 4 weeks, that would be the right time.

Get a few documents ready to be sent over to the job recruiters; HR department of hospitals and online websites. These documents include an introductory email, CV, cover letter, personal statement (optional) and three letters of recommendation.

Introductory email:

This is a brief email consisting of 3 – 4 paragraphs in which you introduce yourself; allude to the post you’re applying for and how you’re a suitable candidate (just refer to the salient points without too much details).

Curriculum vitae:

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For this, many templates are available on google. Choose a simple, concise design to give a summary of your personal history and professional qualifications. You can start with your personal details like name, phone, email, mailing address and residence status (if you have stamp 1G or stamp 4 with right to work or are an Irish/EU national).

After that, write your career objective in less than 20 words. Whether you want to be a physician or surgeon or a clinical/basic science researcher or a medical educator and what are your aims for the future.