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5 Job Search Mistakes You Might Be Making

On 02 Apr 2017, In Awareness Building, Internal Recruiters, Social Media Management, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

Speak with any fellow job-seeker, and you’ll be sure to hear a few fables about how to find an executive position. These inaccuracies can make the job search process more difficult than it needs to be.

Assess Your Online Professional Networking Activities: Beginners Guide

On 31 Mar 2017, In Awareness Building, Career Management, Career Managers, Guides & Infographics, Online Networking, Self Assessment, Social Media Management, by Jamie McDermott, 1 Comment

Social media has provided Senior Executives and Business Leaders alike with a variety of tools and platforms with which to achieve a number of key goals. Whether it be to increase their networking capabilities, search for

3 Ways For Older Execs To Be Noticed By Recruiters

On 24 Mar 2017, In CI Posts, Executive Job Search, Hidden Job Market, Leadership, Online Networking, Social Media Management, Technology, Your Value Proposition, by Josh Fraser, No comments

Many older executives still have the burning desire and drive to keep working well into their fifties and sixties. But job hunting can become increasingly more challenging for these individuals in the twilight of your professional

7 Basic Mistakes Even Executives Forget About In An Interview

On 28 Feb 2017, In Executive Job Search, Industry Insider, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

You have worked hard researching opportunities and sending out résumés. Because of your great efforts in personal branding, you’ve been called in for a face-to-face job interview. Congratulations! This is an important next step in your

Why you aren’t getting the job you want – The 8 most common executive CV questions answered

On 25 Feb 2017, In Career Management, CV, Hidden Job Market, Internal Recruiters, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

Your Curriculum Vitae is arguably one of the most important pieces of the puzzle when it comes to your executive job hunt. However, as is usually the case, the most important is the most difficult. With

Why the Silence After Sending Out Your Application?

On 11 Feb 2017, In Executive Job Search, Recruitment, by Josh Fraser, No comments

Individuals, even accomplished business professionals, often wonder why they may never hear anything back after sending out a cover letter and resume for a seemingly ideal position for their skills. There are recruiters who admit that

7 Alternative Career Options For Senior Executives

On 06 Feb 2017, In Career Management, Executive Job Search, by Michael O'Keeffe, 1 Comment

As you become “more experienced” in your professional career, hiring managers are becoming more reluctant of hiring you. Why? Despite being well qualified for the position, It’s hard to get past the fact that they fear

10 Costly Mistakes Job Hunters Make on Their LinkedIn Profile

On 27 Jan 2017, In Career Management, Social Media Management, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

LinkedIn is undoubtedly the leading online job tool available for executives in their online job search. However, even with member totals exceeding 330 million, it still remains one of the most underutilised pieces of apparatus by

The Impact of Social Media on the Recruitment Process

On 27 Jan 2017, In Career Management, Career Managers, Industry Insider, Internal Recruiters, Online Networking, Social Media Management, Solutions Available, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

Recruiting the right candidate for the right job has been one of the critical parameters for deciding a company’s success; and social media’s intervention has changed the spectrum completely. Traditional headhunting methods have become buried by

Opportunities in Interim Management, Pay & Securing Contracts

On 27 Jan 2017, In Awareness Building, Career Management, Industry Insider, Leadership, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

Interim management opportunities are expanding globally, with a particular emphasis in the Middle East. Whether you are an expatriate or national, Interim Management can provide a fantastic option for you in 2015. Continuing with the theme,