Post 15 - Meet with my colleague Dali, a Chinese Recruiter in Dublin

I have asked all my colleagues to answer a few questions about themselves and their life in Dublin. Let's start with Dali. She is Chinese and has specialized in Recruiting Asian candidates. She is also a great cook and her Dumplings are simply amazing :)

Dali LEE

Where are you from?

Shanghai China

What do you do in your spare time?

Socializing with friends, going to cinema, concerts, play sports like badminton

For how long have you been in Ireland?

Nearly 6 years

What makes you stay here?

Less competitive employment market and nicer environment

Why did you decide to move to Dublin?

Love city life although it’s a bit small for me, I enjoy the variety and dynamic sides of Dublin comparing to rest of cities in Ireland.

What is the main difference with China?

Professional side: Because Chinese is very competitive and work oriented. A lot of people take career more serious than their family life.

Social Life style: People are more enjoying dining outside as its all affordable rather than going to pub

Family value: Parents are most protective in China and I think we are much closely united as parents are willing to do anything for their kid( one child policy) children are generally less independent.

What do you like most about Dublin?

Exotic culture, nice people, competitive salary, freedom and fresh air

What is your favourite spot for food in Dublin?

GoodWorld Chinese restaurant, also many nice ones on Capel Street, many nice Asian food

What is your favourite pub in Dublin?

Mercantile pub/night club (http://mercantile.ie/)

What is your favourite part of Dublin?

City center, Henry st and Grafton Street, also Capel Street for food

Do you find it easy to make friends in Dublin?

Yes much easier than in shanghai as people I come across are from all over the world and have so much stories to share between us.

For how long have you been in recruitment?

10 month

What do you like most about Multilingual Recruitment?

It gives us luxury of sharing and enjoying Multinational cultures and experience. Everyone is extremely helpful, enthusiastic and open.

What do you like most about working in Ireland?

Multi-cultural environment.  Nice Irish touch and lovely genuine personality of Irish people.

What tip would you give to a candidate who just arrived in Dublin?

In my opinion, it’s very easy environment to adopt in. 

Starting up in Dublin:  Check living standard to see if matches candidate’s expectation, register in local Tax revenue office, set up bank accounts.

Catch up in Dublin: Join in the local communion online or offline, get involved in social activities, there are so many vertical and horizontal variety going on in Dublin, find the similarity from dissimilarity. There is always a type of tea for ya!

Explore and Enjoy in Dublin: Go to the identified or specialised pub/clubs/spots, arrange some extreme events for entertainments. Go on a trip to explore and experience country side scenes.

If you want to contact Dali, please send an email to dali.lee@cpl.ie