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6 Reasons Why Job Hunts Don’t Go To Plan

On 30 Jan 2019, In Awareness Building, CV, Executive Job Search, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

Here at Career Intelligence, one of the most common questions we are faced with is, ‘Why Is My Job Hunt Taking So Long?‘ It is a fair comment, particularly because they haven’t faced such a problem

5 Cultural Differences Western Executives Fail to Adapt to in the Boardroom

On 24 Jan 2019, In Industry Insider, Leadership, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

Many Western Executives describe working in the Middle East as a frustrating and impatient experience. The cultural differences are vastly different from the norms of their home nation. Last week, we discussed the Fundamental Leadership Differences

The Best Ways To Improve Your Leadership & Career Potential

On 19 Jan 2019, In Career Management, Leadership, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

Leadership is undoubtedly the key factor that dictates when (and whether) you make that transition into the c-suite. But how do you acquire the necessary leadership skills to be noticed? More often than not, people will

How Senior Managers can Become C-level Executives

On 18 Jan 2019, In Career Managers, Internal Recruiters, Recruitment, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

In this post we look at how senior managers can go about moving up in the ranks and achieve career growth. See below for the 5 things you can do to help instigate that career transition

Opportunities in Interim Management, Pay & Securing Contracts

On 17 Jan 2019, 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,

What You Need to Know About Interim Management

On 13 Jan 2019, In Career Management, Industry Insider, Leadership, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

This is the first part of our interim management series. Every week we will highlight various aspects behind interim management and how it can help solve your next employment query. This week we give an overview

5 Ways You’re Failing With Your Online Professional Profile

On 11 Jan 2019, In Career Management, Online Networking, Social Media Management, Solutions Available, by Jamie McDermott, No comments

In the new day of job searching, one’s online professional profile can be just as critical as a resume or cover letter. Many professionals, however, are not as diligent with their preparation and organisation of this

Is Age A Problem For Job Seekers?

On 09 Jan 2019, In Career Management, Expat Lifestyle, Self Assessment, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

Getting old can be demoralising. This sentiment doesn’t just refer to the physical hardships that may occur; becoming older can also bring about difficulty in securing viable employment. Many business executives with years of experience have

Striving for CEO level – 6 Essential Changes You Need to Make

On 08 Jan 2019, In Career Management, by Jamie McDermott, 1 Comment

In business, there is no one more important than the Chief Executive Officer. Do you aspire to reach such heights? With the unrivalled pay of the CEO, many people do, but with the lucrative pay pack

The Impact of Social Media on the Recruitment Process

On 06 Jan 2019, 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