Ireland’s employment landscape is set for continued robust expansion over the next two years, with significant job creation and sustained low unemployment levels on the horizon. This optimistic outlook comes from the latest Quarterly Economic Commentary: Summer 2025 report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).<\/p>\n
According to the commentary, based on anticipated economic growth, Ireland’s employment figures are projected to rise substantially. An increase of 66,000 new jobs is forecast for 2025, followed by an additional 45,000 in 2026.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the ESRI anticipates that the unemployment rate will remain remarkably low, holding steady at just over 4 per cent across the entire forecast horizon.<\/p>\n
For employees and job seekers, the news regarding wages is particularly positive. The commentary predicts that nominal wage growth will outpace price inflation in both 2025 and 2026. This trend is expected to result in significant real wage growth, with an impressive 3.5 per cent increase projected for 2025 and a further 2.3 per cent in 2026. This means that workers will see a tangible increase in their purchasing power.<\/p>\n
Barrett, A., O’Toole, C., and O’Shea, D. (2025). Quarterly Economic Commentary, Summer 2025, ESRI Forecasting Series, Dublin: ESRI, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.26504\/QEC2025SUM<\/a><\/p>\n Building on this positive economic outlook, opportunities for job seekers to capitalise on Ireland’s growing job market are abundant. Recruit,ie is proud to bring you Jobs Expo Galway<\/b> taking place in the Galmont Hotel & Spa on Saturday, 13th September (10am-4pm). This careers fair will feature hundreds of active job opportunities and offers a direct pathway for individuals to connect with employers and explore the wealth of roles available across various booming sectors.<\/p>\n Jobs Expo is the only careers exhibition of its type to feature FREE ADMISSION.<\/p>\n What can you expect at Jobs Expo Galway?<\/strong><\/p>\n Career Clinic<\/strong><\/p>\n The Career Clinic offers the chance for attendees to meet with professional development coaches. They can help candidates with crucial issues such as interview skills, CV presentation and changing career direction.<\/p>\n Agenda Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n Jobs Expo’s Agenda Stage will host talks on a variety of topics including jobseeking skills such as using social media to land your dream job and interview techniques as well as a CV writing workshop. Other seminars include talks by industry insiders on a variety of career topics.<\/p>\n We look forward to seeing you at Jobs Expo Galway!<\/p>\n Book Your Ticket Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jobs Expo Dublin Construction Jobs Expo Jobs Expo Limerick <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ireland’s employment landscape is set for continued robust expansion over the next two years, with significant job creation and sustained low unemployment levels on the horizon. This optimistic outlook comes from the latest Quarterly Economic Commentary: Summer 2025 report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). According to the commentary, based on anticipated economic …<\/p>\n\n
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