The original report found that three out of four Irish-based workers are open to moving to a new job, but are being held back by a number of factors.
Employment forum Indeed has published new research which shows there are a number of factors preventing Irish workers from making the most of their careers. workflow in another sector, despite a significant portion open to change.
On behalf of Impela, Censuswide collected data from 1,000 jobseekers and workers based in Ireland in June this year. An important finding of this study was that, of those who contributed their knowledge, three quarters of employees are open to a career change, however, there is a lack of understanding of how this can be facilitated.
31 percent of participants described being caught up in financial uncertainty, 23 percent worried about having to start over, 23 percent fearing they don’t have the necessary qualifications and another 23 percent unsure about what jobs would suit them.
Concerns about skill levels came to the fore, with more than 60pc of the opinion that although they have transferable skills, they are not sure where those skills might fit. Half of the respondents said they would like to know which jobs are suitable for them based on their skills and experience.
Commenting on the report, Conor McCarthy, vice president of UK and Ireland sales at Indeed, said: “Changing jobs can be difficult, especially in the rapidly changing work environment.
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Impela’s research found that more confidence and guidance can encourage people to explore new opportunities. 71pc said they wished they could ask questions about a company or role before applying, while another 54pc admitted they struggled to explain why they were a good fit for a role during an application or interview.
The report suggests that ambition is lacking among Irish workers, with 61pc saying they have a dream job they would like to achieve, while 88pc would consider moving to a field “where workers will be needed for a long time”.
Thinking about longevity, workers are navigating growing uncertainty about the future, this is the number one concern for workers thinking about their future career (34pc), closely followed by the impact of AI and automation (32pc).
Career coaching is also underutilized, says the report, which found that only 21pc of participants have ever used a career coach, with major barriers including never considering using one (39pc), concerns about cost (28pc), uncertainty about what a career coach does (25pc) and not knowing where to find one (24pc).
McCarthy said: “For many people, job support feels out of reach or very often unusable.”
Updated, 4.42pm, 24 July 2026: This article has been modified to correct incorrect calculations.
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