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Living in Cork Offers An Ideal Mix of Professional Opportunity & Quality of Life
Are you thinking about moving to Cork?
Located at the southerly tip of Ireland, Cork presents an enticing mix of professional opportunity and a wonderful quality of life. Whether you want to explore dramatic coastlines along the Wild Atlantic Way or take in the hustle and bustle of Ireland’s second city, Cork has something for you.
Cork is the friendly heartbeat of Ireland. In fact, it was voted the third friendliest city in the world by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2018 annual reader survey. It is a city that encapsulates the perfect balance between career progression and work-life balance.
Living in Cork
Cork city and county are full of interesting things to see and do. Popular tourist attractions include Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park, and Spike Island. Cork also boasts one of the longest stretches of the Wild Atlantic Way which spans across West Cork from the Old Head of Kinsale to the Beara Peninsula.
Cork is a renowned foodie destination. Dating back to 1788, The English Market is one of the world’s oldest municipal markets. It is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike looking for the freshest produce, meat and fish. Aspiring cooks flock to the picturesque Ballymaloe Cookery School which is located deep in the East Cork countryside; just a short drive away from the famous Jameson Distillery in Midleton.
Cork City centre has much to offer including unique cafés, fine dining, cosy pubs and busy nightclubs. The city holds a Purple Award which recognises areas of excellence in the night-time economy.
But Don’t Just Take Our Word For It…
“I relocated from Portugal to Cork two years ago. My primary motivation to come to Cork was to work for one of the biggest pharma companies in the world. Cork was the ideal location due to the high number of global pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical clients.
My experience so far has been extremely positive. I find my Irish colleagues and Cork people to be quite friendly and cooperative. The work conditions are also far better than what one would find in most European countries. The pay and benefits are also far better!
It has been an extremely positive journey so far and I am delighted to have relocated to Cork and Ireland.”
“I am a Senior Analytical Scientist actively looking to relocate to Cork from Dublin. Having worked in Dublin for the past number of years, I feel that Cork is the ideal location for my career and work-life balance.
The number of global companies and career opportunities are vast in Cork. It also offers a better standard of living in my eyes – the housing is cheaper, the commutes are shorter and the hectic atmosphere in Dublin doesn’t apply to Cork – the city is busy but enjoyable.
I’m actively applying to roles in Cork. Berkley has offered massive support by advising on suitable companies for me and how to progress my career. They have also guided me on the best areas to relocate to – both from a financial aspect and a commuting aspect.”
Working in Cork
A city on the rise, Cork will be Ireland’s fastest-growing city over the next 20 years. It was ranked fifth for economic potential in the FDI’s 2020/21 Tech Cities of the Future report.
Cork has developed a strong reputation as a thriving hub for strong industry clusters including ICT, life sciences, cybersecurity, Med-Tech and Financial Services.
The region has attracted some of the biggest brand names including Apple, Pfizer, and Dell EMC just to name a few. It also boasts a vibrant domestic start-up scene which has produced many successful businesses including Teamwork, WorkVivo, Keelvar and Poppulo.
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overseas & multinational companies
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international tech companies
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of the world’s top 15 life sciences companies