Top jobs site announces jobs of its own today

International jobs search website Indeed has announced plans for 500 jobs at its Dublin HQ for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

The company plans to recruit staff in areas including sales, human resources, marketing, finance, operations and business development over the next two years.

Indeed first opened its Dublin office five years ago, and quickly grew its staff to 230.

It announced 300 further jobs in November 2015, bringing its overall numbers to over 500.

This latest investment, officially announced by the Taoiseach, will see the numbers employed by Indeed in Ireland double.

Enda Kenny told the staff of Indeed "it's a lot easier to talk to you than other people these days".

He spoke about Brexit saying that Ireland will remain as a member of the EU and take part of the negotiations when they begin.

Last year Indeed outgrew its offices in Grand Canal Docks, moving to a new headquarters in St Stephen's Green with space to accommodate this expansion.

The company, which is based in Japan, operates in more than 60 countries and is visited by 200 million jobseekers each month.

It is understood the new employees are needed to service rapidly growing international business.

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O'Connor said: "An additional 500 jobs is a huge economic boost and vote of confidence in Ireland. We are very keen to support the new dynamic internet-based services sector and Indeed has blazed a trail in this area."