Irish need not apply?

Hi Mr. Pipe (if that's your real name!!),

I would have to say that I don't think there is an anti-Irish agenda at play here.

I have had the same frustration in applying for jobs over the last year, and I would be being charitable if I said that 20% of agents actually replied (even with a polite, thanks but no thanks!).
I'm Irish too, but this has happened to most pipers I know who have applied for jobs in the past year, regardless of their nationality.

Some agents are much better than others at replying.

I have challenged some agents on the reasons for lack of basic manners when it comes to acknowledging applications.
The standard response is that due to the amount of cv's received they couldn't possibly reply to all applicants.

The cynic in me would say that there are a few unscrupulous characters out there who are just harvesting cv's for when they actually have real jobs to offer.

My 2 cents worth .....
This is not xenophobia at work, just a simple lack of manners!