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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

5 Job Search Mistakes You Might Be Making

On 02 Mar 2018, 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.

4 Tips to Help Secure a Job With a Multinational in the Middle East

On 01 Mar 2018, In CV, Recruitment, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

As the world has become more globalized, more opportunities abound in multinational organizations. Working for a global company provides some fantastic advantages that can ease the process for the aspiring expatriate. If you’ve made the decision

7 Basic Mistakes Even Executives Forget About In An Interview

On 28 Feb 2018, 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

The 9 Different Leadership Techniques used by CEOs

On 25 Feb 2018, In Leadership, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

Leadership can be the defining factor between whether a senior manager makes the leap into a c-level position. Understanding what type of leader you are and other types you can apply in certain situations can be a

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

On 24 Feb 2018, 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

How To Action Plan Your Job Move

On 18 Feb 2018, In Awareness Building, Career Management, by Josh Fraser, No comments

The prospect of making a major career move can be very exciting. However, the reality is that successfully completing a career transition, especially for an executive position, can be a time-consuming, and complicated process. Therefore, it

5 Essential Middle East Executive Job Search Tips

On 18 Feb 2018, In Career Management, Emerging Markets, Solutions Available, by Jamie McDermott, No comments

Not every professional possesses the skills and discipline to ascend to the ranks of a Chief Executive Officer position. However, like all business roles, there will be plenty of stiff competition for the select executive roles

How Executive Interviews Differ from Managerial Interviews

On 15 Feb 2018, In Executive Job Search, Recruitment, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

If you are looking to make the transition from a managerial role to a corporate executive, you need to nail the interview. The executive interview process however, can be daunting for those who are doing this

Fundamental Leadership Differences for Westerners in the Middle East

On 13 Feb 2018, In Leadership, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

Wherever you go in the world, countries and cultures do things differently that make them unique in their own way. Whether it be food, customs, or side of the road in which you drive, these distinct