Easier sign up and guides on permit codes

In June most of what changed on IrishTalents was new reading for people planning a move to Ireland, along with a smoother way to sign up.

Sign up and carry on where you were going

Until June, creating an account sent you into onboarding, and until you finished it every page you opened sent you back there. From June you could sign up and continue to the page you were heading for, then complete your profile when it suited you. New accounts also start straight on the candidate profile instead of asking which kind of account you want.

A tidier candidate workspace

The companies you research and the roles you apply for now sit in separate places in your workspace. Companies has its own area (renamed Discovery in July), where Recommended for me became one of the filters, and every application links to your application tracker. Public pages also keep the public menu while you are signed in, so moving between the directory and your workspace is easier.

Find out how your job is classified

Irish employment permits are decided occupation by occupation, using official codes. We published a guide to what a SOC code is and why it matters for your permit, another on whether your job qualifies for a Critical Skills Employment Permit, and a look at Ireland's long-term skills needs and what they mean for international candidates. They explain the official lists and are information only, so confirm your own case with the Department of Enterprise.

Check a job offer before you trust it

Some job offers that promise sponsorship are not what they seem. Our checklist of sponsorship red flags covers upfront fees, vague employer details, salaries that do not match the role and pressure to decide quickly, and shows how to check an employer's identity and permit history before you pay, resign or relocate.

Plan who to approach first

Several guides this month are about spending your search time well. There is one on how to prioritise Irish employers when you need sponsorship, a 90-day action plan for non-EU professionals, and an explainer on sponsorship market fit. We also wrote about working with recruitment agencies in Ireland when you need a permit.

For graduates on Stamp 1G

If you studied in Ireland and are on Stamp 1G, the clock on your permission matters. Stamp 1G to work permit covers what to do before your time runs out.

Smaller things

• New articles on why Ireland's healthcare sector will keep hiring internationally, on the employers whose permit activity jumped most in May 2026, and on remote work and visas without a job offer.
• Blog posts started carrying cover images.