The unqualified-CV problem
Nothing drains a hiring manager faster than 80 applications, of which 6 are actually qualified. It's the number-one complaint we hear from Irish employers posting on open, unstructured boards.
The fix: filter at the door
The most effective solution is to gate applications with mandatory screening questions before a CV ever reaches you. Examples that work in Ireland:
- "Do you hold a valid Irish work visa / permit?"
- "Do you have a full Irish driving licence?"
- "Are you available for immediate start?"
- "How many years of [specific] experience do you have?"
Candidates who fail a knock-out question are automatically filtered out of your shortlist — no manual triage required.
Add an ATS on top
Pair screening questions with an Applicant Tracking System so the candidates who do pass are ranked, tagged and tracked through screening → interview → offer → hire. You stop losing strong applicants in a spreadsheet.
All of this is built into JobsIrish.ie
Every JobsIrish.ie listing supports up to three custom screening questions and ships with a full ATS, AI matching and digital onboarding. It's the same toolkit the big platforms sell as expensive add-ons, included in straightforward credit packages. Start your free employer account and post a role with screening questions today.