The Most In-Demand Jobs of 2023


New data from Jobs.ie reveals the most in-demand jobs of 2023 according to TalentBank, our all-island CV database.

As well as posting their roles on Jobs.ie many employers and recruiters search TalentBank, the Jobs.ie CV database of over 1.2 million job candidates, to source and connect with potential talent.

We’ve examined the searches conducted by businesses and recruitment agencies this year to reveal the Top 10 Most In-Demand Workers of 2023. In this competitive recruitment environment, employers with an understanding of which workers are highly sought after can create achievable hiring timelines and develop employment offerings to successfully attract and retain top talent.

From our data, the hospitality industry is the sector with the most in-demand skilled jobs. Chefs have emerges as the most sought-after position by recruiters, with head chefs, restaurant manager, and bar managers also listed in the Top 10. With the current competitive market and record low unemployment figures in Ireland experienced in 2023, these figures reflect the intensity of the pursuit for top tier talent in the hospitality industry.

This information empowers employers to formulate effective hiring strategies, establish realistic timelines, and craft enticing employment offerings that resonate with the aspirations of sought-after professionals, ensuring not only recruitment success but also the retention of top-tier talent in the competitive Irish job market.

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