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The Most Effective Way To Approach Headhunters in the Middle East

On 23 May 2018, In Career Management, Hidden Job Market, Solutions Available, by Jamie McDermott, No comments

ore often than not, executive who seek to move on from their current position go about it the wrong way. It is not as simple as perusing LinkedIn and hoping a headhunter finds you; it is

Don’t Let Your Career Search Take a Holiday This Year

On 15 May 2018, In Career Management, by Jamie McDermott, No comments

Many senior executives looking to make a career move are asking themselves the question ‘should I be ignoring my job search during Ramadan?’. The answer to this is ‘no’, definitely not. Islamic countries partake in this

The Secrets Behind Finding Vacancies in the Hidden Job Market

On 14 May 2018, In Career Management, Executive Job Search, Hidden Job Market, Internal Recruiters, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

Every year there are millions of jobs posted online. But every year there are even more jobs that aren’t posted at all. What is the Hidden Job Market? The ‘hidden job market’ is a term that

How to Prepare for Networking During Ramadan

On 07 May 2018, In Career Management, Hidden Job Market, Online Networking, Social Media Management, Solutions Available, by Jamie McDermott, No comments

Networking is more than slick talk and effective first impressions. This becomes doubly apparent during times such as Ramadan. With Ramadan upon us next week, prepare for things to slow down, but not your networking ability.

6 Ways Anyone Can Become a Board Member

On 04 May 2018, In Executive Job Search, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

Obtaining a seat on a board could be a natural career aspiration for many professionals and one that comes with many benefits. However, with the imposition of the Sarbanes-Oxley law in 2002, board members have become

What Executives Must Do When Re-entering the Job Market

On 03 May 2018, In Executive Job Search, Hidden Job Market, Industry Insider, Online Networking, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

Whether it came by choice, or you fell victim to the downturn that many other executives lost jobs to, re-entering the job market can be a problematic for many executives. A gap in your employment history

Is Your CV ‘Recruiter Friendly’?

On 12 Apr 2018, In Career Management, by Emma, 1 Comment

Your CV is an essential part of your job application. It’s your list of career experiences and wealth of knowledge in the form of a document that allows recruiters and headhunters to see who you are

9 Essential Tips to Develop Your C-Level CV

On 06 Apr 2018, In Career Management, Internal Recruiters, Solutions Available, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

To acquire a C-level position, you need a CV that stands out above the rest. Here are 9 Essential Tips to Develop Your C-Level CV allowing you to lay the foundation of a great CV and

10 Costly Mistakes Job Hunters Make on Their LinkedIn Profile

On 27 Mar 2018, 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

Agony Aunt – Why Am I Not Reaching Interview Stage?

On 14 Mar 2018, In Agony Aunt, by Emma, No comments

The interview stage is the most crucial stage of your job hunt as it gives you the chance to not only find out first hand what the company (and its employees) might be like to work