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7 Alternative Career Options For Senior Executives

On 06 Apr 2019, 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

5 Job Search Mistakes You Might Be Making

On 01 Apr 2019, 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.

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

On 25 Mar 2019, 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

How To Prepare For A Job Interview

On 20 Mar 2019, In Career Management, Executive Job Search, by Michael O'Keeffe, 3 Comments

As an executive, you have had to conduct many interviews of potential candidates before, and despite many years of experience, it doesn’t necessarily ease the nerves when facing an interview yourself. It’s important to remember that

How You Can Prevent Losing Out On An Executive Position To A Millennial

On 19 Mar 2019, In Career Management, Executive Job Search, Industry Insider, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

The Millennials are coming! Not only are they coming, but they are posing significant competition for Baby Boomers hoping to re-engage with the job market. And with the constant technological evolution to industry, these millennials appear

Cross A Ravine to Achieve a Successful Career Move (Not Literally!)

On 18 Mar 2019, In Career Management, Executive Job Search, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

Imagine you were on a weeklong hike. The beginning representing your current career path and the end representing your dream job. All is going well, but just before the end of the hike, you come across

The Ins-and-Outs of the C-Level Application Process

On 13 Mar 2019, In Executive Job Search, Hidden Job Market, Industry Insider, by Michael O'Keeffe, No comments

As a c-level executive there comes a lot of responsibility. With such high level accountability on your hands the hiring process can take a lot longer. And as a senior manager, you may not be fully

Why the Silence After Sending Out Your Application?

On 11 Mar 2019, 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

Shortcuts to Speed Up Your Executive Career Move

On 10 Mar 2019, In Executive Job Search, Your Value Proposition, by Josh Fraser, No comments

Acquiring an executive position is a dream countless individuals aspire to reach. Finding the right circumstances and the appropriate role, however, is not the easiest objective to achieve. It is many times made more difficult by

6 Ways Anyone Can Become a Board Member

On 04 Mar 2019, 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