Supervisor
Martha Gilheaney
Keywords
Immigration, Ireland, Job Market, European Immigrants, Non-European Immigrants, Labor Market, Career Advancement, Exploitation.
Abstract
This study compares the experiences of European and non-European immigrants in Ireland's job market. Prior to doing this study, a research knowledge gap was identified. There is limited qualitative study comparing the obstacles and restrictions that European and non-European immigrants face while entering the Irish labor market. This study used a qualitative research design and included a survey, as well as in-depth interviews with four full-time working immigrants in Ireland. The study included two male and two female volunteers between the ages of 26 and 31. Two boys came to Ireland from Italy, while the girls came from Mexico and Venezuela. The study found that immigrants from Latin American encountered higher impediments to work in Ireland compared to European immigrants. Visa limitations hindered career advancement and made non-European immigrants vulnerable to exploitation in the job market.
Date of Award
5-2024
Full Publication Date
5-2024
Access Rights
open access
Document Type
Dissertation
Resource Type
thesis
Recommended Citation
Martinez Garcia, Andrea, "Navigating Opportunities and Challenges: Exploring Immigrant Work Experiences in the Irish Labor Market." (2024). Business ETD Collections. 35.
https://arc.cct.ie/business/35