New Year, new job? Here are five industries you could check out

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Five industries you should check out on your job hunt.

A lot of people associate the new year with change. People make resolutions to lose weight, to quit smoking, to be more eco-friendly etc. Some even change their careers. If you are one of those people who wouldn't mind seeing what's out there, read on.

Retail

If you fancy working in the retail sector, you are in luck as there are a plethora of positions waiting to be filled. From working in a deli to leading a high octane sales team, there is something for everyone. For example, Life Style Sports is currently looking for employees. Depending on your skills and experience, you could apply for anything from a Team Manager in Dublin to a Store Manager based in Limerick. Aldi is another big retail company that is often advertising job vacancies. Store Assistants are always in demand, and they offer staff a fantastic benefits package that would be hard to beat.

IT

IT is an industry which is continuously evolving and re-inventing itself time and time again. With that of course, is the need for new positions to be filled in what can be a very rewarding career. There are loads of IT jobs out there. Some of the most exciting positions available at the moment include different roles with computer company DELL. One of the most reputable tech companies around, they have been seeking applicants for their headquarters in Cork, Limerick, and Dublin.

Motors

Some are saying the boom is back and with that of course, is the need to buy new cars, to maintain cars and to fix cars. Yes indeed, the motoring industry is looking for a lot of people to take up various roles. Whether you're an experienced mechanic or simply want to use your people skills to sell cars, there is no shortage of excellent opportunities. In many of these competitive positions, salary will be negotiated depending on your experience.

Fitness

One of the fastest growing industries on the planet, this is a sector with tons of jobs waiting to be taken. If you're a qualified personal trainer, there are plenty of opportunities out there for you. While an NCEF, NCEHS, ACE or similar qualification is required for some of these positions, key staff are often chosen for their ability to make members HAPPY rather than their extensive academic achievements. Maybe you are a sales person looking to take up a new challenge. As mentioned the fitness industry is growing rapidly and demand for equipment is huge. For example, you could earn anything between 25-45k DOE selling fitness equipment.

Hospitality

From the country of a thousand welcomes, hospitality has always been a big industry here. There are loads of positions waiting to be filled. Everything from being a Senior Duty Manager to Bartender and Kitchen Porter roles are currently up for grabs. Depending on your experience, you could be overseeing the running of key functions in the hotel, or perhaps helping out with day to day operations. If you fancy being a waiter/waitress, these positions often come with several perks. Namely, free meals on duty as well as breakfast to get you started and all day tea and coffee for the caffeine lovers. Many hotels offer their staff discounted hotel rooms for yourself, your family and your friends. Find your perfect job from the thousands available on Jobs.ie right now. You’ll find vacancies from companies of all sizes and sectors in every part of Ireland.  Your next job is waiting for you. Start your job hunt now.  Brought to you by Jobs.ie