June 22, 2026
Don't just plan your CV, plan your life before moving abroad
Discover how to get a job in Ireland in 2026. Learn about the Irish job market, visa sponsorship, ATS-friendly CVs, networking, LinkedIn, and AI strategies to land your dream role.
Moving abroad is more than sending a CV. Plan visa, housing, savings, healthcare, taxes and mental load before you apply, or the move will not stick.
If AI had existed when I moved abroad, I think my whole journey would have looked different.
I wouldn''t have used it just to fix my CV. I would have asked a much bigger question:
"Where could I actually build a better life?"
Moving to another country is about much more than finding a job. It''s about finding a place that fits your personality, lifestyle, career goals, finances, and the life you want to create.
What I had to figure out on my own
When I moved to Ireland, I had to work everything out from scratch:
Where should I live?
Which companies should I target?
Which cities have the best opportunities?
How do I build a network from zero?
What kind of roles actually make sense for me?
It was mostly trial and error. A lot of wasted months, a lot of guessing.
How I would do it today
Today, I would do it completely differently.
I would tell AI about my experience, strengths, family situation, lifestyle preferences, financial goals, and the kind of environment where I thrive. Then I''d ask it to compare countries, cities, and job markets for me.
Questions like:
Which places fit my lifestyle?
What salary can I realistically expect?
What''s the true cost of living?
Where can I build a network faster?
What would my first 90 days look like?
That alone could have saved me months of guessing.
AI won''t move abroad for you
AI won''t make the decision for you, and it definitely won''t move abroad for you. But it can help you think more clearly before making one of the biggest decisions of your life.
Most people use AI at the end of the process:
"Fix my CV."
"Write my cover letter."
"Improve my LinkedIn."
The real power is using it at the beginning.
The HULA approach
At HULA, we believe smart tools should enhance human strategy — not replace it. Your CV is the last step, not the first. Before you optimise a single bullet point, you should be clear on where you want to build your life and why.
Not just to get a job abroad, but to figure out where you can build a better life.
If you want help thinking through that bigger picture — country, city, market, strategy, then CV — that''s exactly what we do.
Written by
Hugo Faria
I've worked with companies like LinkedIn, Indeed and global SaaS organizations, understanding how modern hiring, ATS systems and recruiter processes really work. I've helped 500+ professionals improve their CVs, LinkedIn profiles and job search strategies across Ireland, the UK and Europe. I combined that experience with AI to build something different: A system that doesn't just improve your CV, but gives you a clear strategy to land a job.
Frequently asked questions
How much savings do I need to move to Ireland or the UK?
Plan for 4–6 months of local expenses in savings before the move. Dublin and London hit hardest in the first 90 days.
Should I move alone first or with family?
Depends on visa. Critical Skills and Skilled Worker allow immediate family reunification. General permits often require 12 months of residency first.
Should I get the job first or move first?
Job first for non-EU. Moving on a tourist visa and job-hunting on the ground rarely works and can void future visa applications.
Is my English good enough?
If you can hold a 30-minute video interview without freezing, yes. Otherwise, invest 3 months in speaking practice before applying.
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