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Tips for Finding a job in Northern Ireland

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Northern Ireland isn’t a huge place, but we’ve got a lot going on and despite Brexit uncertainty, there are still a lot of job opportunities. Cpl NI alone has over 231 roles live, predominantly across Office Support, IT and Accountancy & Finance. 

With an average salary of around £28,681 and the lowest cost of living in the UK, there are a lot of reasons to choose Northern Ireland. Based in Belfast, Cpl NI are a small but specialised team of 9 recruiters.

We hire for large multinationals and local companies across a number of sectors including Finance, Marketing, Tech & IT. Helping people find roles in Northern Ireland is what we do best, if you’re looking for a new opportunity please read on below.

Knowledge of the Northern Ireland Job Market

Our team work closely together, and many of our recruiters have over 10 years’ experience in their sectors. They keep up to date with every emerging trend and can advise you on everything from interviews to career paths.

We have agreements with many of our clients; Almac, Moy Park, Norbrook, TP ICAP, to name but a few, that means we’re first to know about their vacancies, often before they are even publicly advertised.

This means we have access to job opportunities in Northern Ireland you won’t find elsewhere.

We Know our Clients – REALLY Well

We’ve been working with some of our clients for a long time. We’ve got the inside track on how these companies work, from their hiring teams to cultural fit. In a lot of cases, we will know some of the people that you’d be working with if you land the job. This will help you know what to expect at the interview stage and whether the company culture is right for you.

CV, Interview & Salary Advice

Our recruiters have seen A LOT of CVs. They know when they spot a good one, or what needs tweaking in others – and they’re happy to help. Like we mentioned above, we know what our clients are looking for and how you can show this on your CV.

We get to know you, what you’re looking for and what’s important to you. If you’re happy, our client is happy and we’re happy too.

We won’t waste your time if we think a role isn’t what you’re looking for, or if the company culture isn’t going to be a perfect fit. All of the above costs you nothing and we’ll also negotiate salary for you.

Once we’ve found you the right role, we’ll keep in touch. Whether you’re looking for advancement or to make some bigger changes, we love catching up with people we’ve worked with.

In all cases, your CV is safe with us and any application is made with complete confidentiality. Your CV will not be presented to any client without your knowledge & permission.

Cpl Northern Ireland – Jobs in Northern Ireland

The most popular jobs in the NI job market are in the Technology & IT and Finance sectors, and while that’s certainly true of our current roles, we have lots of opportunities in other sectors too.

With over 200 jobs live right now, why not see if there’s something there for you or get in touch to see how we can help you 02890 725600 or email us: [email protected]