Posts Tagged ‘Executive Recruitment’
Thursday, January 29th, 2015
The issue of gender equality (or inequality) in the workplace has grown in momentum over recent years, with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reporting a narrowing of the gender pay gap from 10% in 2013 to 9.4% in 2014.
Although these results show a notable progress in occupational gender politics, more still needs to be done to speed up the process and completely eliminate gender inequality in everyday employment.
According to the Chartered Management Institute, female executives on average earn £10,060 less than their male counterparts and will receive half of the bonuses.
Pay is not the only issue with gender equality. In the UK the percentage of women on boards of (more…)
Tags: belfast, Executive Recruitment, gender equality, Northern Ireland
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Wednesday, October 15th, 2014
Avoid Zero Hour Contracts and Make Yourself Indispensable
Latest figures have shown that unemployment in Northern Ireland has fallen yet again and by over 400,000 since 2012, which is good news for the local economy. However, in the same period underemployment has increased sharply.
The increase in the number of people taking on zero hour contracts, temporary and part time positions has led to many people in Northern Ireland feeling completely dissatisfied with the number of working hours available to them.
In a bid to rectify the situation, it is crucial that employees market themselves as a vital part of any workforce as a means to secure more permanent, full time posts in the future.
Here’s my advice on making yourself indispensable to employers:
- “Have I gone the extra mile today?” Do at least one thing each day that you haven’t (more…)
Tags: belfast, Careers, Executive Recruitment, Northern Ireland, zero hour contracts
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2014
A recent CIPD report revealed that businesses can benefit greatly from an age diverse workforce, with 66% of SMEs now focusing their attention on recruiting employees from a mix of age groups and with various levels of experience.
A workforce made up of varying ages ensures an extensive amount of knowledge sharing, with employees contributing a good balance of experience and a fresh look at the business or industry.
We are all aware that customer service standards can make or break the image of a brand. However, an age diverse workforce can enhance customer service skills. With a balance of experience and enthusiasm, employees of various ages can relate to the customers on different levels.
Here are some statements to consider before your next recruitment round:
- Ability is more important than age. It is always important to look at who is most (more…)
Tags: belfast, CIPD, diversity, Executive Recruitment, job market, Northern Ireland
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2014
?Why is a manhole round?? is an interview question made famous by Microsoft. 
It was designed with the intention of gaining insight into how a candidate structures their thoughts in order to answer the questions. By doing so, an interviewer can quickly decipher if you are a logical, creative or an emotional thinker. As the economy continues its recovery, there are a growing number of opportunities on the job market, and as a result, recruiters are becoming more creative with their interview techniques as a way to test a candidate?s character, ability and suitability for the desired role. Here are three examples of some increasingly common interview techniques:
- Group Interviews. Group interviews are often implemented to directly compare the (more…)
Tags: belfast, Executive Recruitment, Gilpin Executive Search, interviews, Northern Ireland
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Tuesday, April 8th, 2014
Whether it’s Bruce Forsyth announcing his resignation from Strictly Come Dancing, or Steve Ballmer relinquishing his title as Microsoft CEO leaving a very mixed legacy, deciding to move to another position elsewhere can be a daunting prospect and requires careful consideration.
However, answering the following questions truthfully can make the task much easier.
- Have you reached your full potential? If you believe you have met all the goals you (more…)
Tags: belfast, careers ad, change, Executive Recruitment, jobs, Northern Ireland
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2014
With the clocking going forward there’s certainly a feeling of Spring in the air. It’s a time we as company see much activity as candidates look for new opportunities.
If you’re thinking of a move, here’s a few of our top tips for job hunting.
- Get Organised! In a competitive market you need a solid plan for how you plan to pursue employment opportunities. A shotgun approach probably won’t work. Target specific companies / industries, do your homework and then aggressively go after leads you uncover.
- Distinguish yourself! Look for ways to make yourself stand out in a crowd of applicants. Turn perceived disadvantages into strengths. Concerned that you’re “too old” to compete? Emphasise your professional maturity, years of experience, ability to handle a variety of situations, etc.
- Listen to the needs the interviewer very carefully. Interviewers will hire the candidate they think truly best meets their needs. Listen carefully to the needs of the interviewer, ask thoughtful questions and then address how you can meet the needs of a particular job opening.
- Focus on the positive. Don’t buy into “doom and gloom.” And don’t spend valuable interview time talking about how tough it is “out there.” Optimism is very attractive and it says a lot about what kind of employee you’ll be.
- Go back to basics. A perfect CV and constant networking are more important than ever! Make sure that your CV and cover letter is flawless.
- Maintain your momentum. Don’t allow yourself to drag. Be true to your emotions, but don’t succumb to feelings of depression.
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Tags: belfast, Executive jobs, Executive Recruitment, NI, Northern Ireland
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Monday, March 24th, 2014
Walt Disney was a former newspaper editor; Elvis Costello was a computer programmer 
and Harrison Ford was a carpenter. Career changes can and do work out but there are a number of considerations when contemplating a career change.? 1. Plan for a longer job search. Changing industries requires research and time.? Assess your financial situation and make realistic decisions.? This could even mean that you may have to consider an interim position or part-time work to bridge to your new career. But don?t be side tracked by short-term issues. 2. Stay grounded in reality.?? Successful career change is based on setting realistic goals and making an honest assessment of your skills, then matching those against the current market situation and conditions. 3. Network, network, network.? Networking is the key to any successful job search, (more…)
Tags: belfast, career change, Careers, Executive Recruitment, jobs, NI, Northern Ireland
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Tuesday, February 4th, 2014
There’s certainly some positivity about as Markit Economic’s latest survey on household finances found that fears over job security fell to a record low in January.
It certainly reflects the recent drop in employment across the UK.
But, let’s not be complacent.
Things like mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring, even in a strong economy, mean that career success is not necessarily 100% fail proof.
That is, unless you’re in control of it.
But, what can you do to ensure your “employability”? How about asking yourself the following, important questions?
Do you know what you contribute? Consider what establishes you as effective and (more…)
Tags: belfast, Careers, employability, Executive Recruitment, jobs, Northern Ireland
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Monday, February 3rd, 2014
Last week we discovered in the latest Northern Ireland unemployment figures that in 2013, there were a total of 2,011 confirmed redundancies.
This was somewhat positive- as much as it can be- as the number was down 40% on the previous year (3,353 in 2012.)
In Northern Ireland, some businesses seem unwilling to put such departing employees through a career transition programme (outplacement), whereby support and advice is given to staff to prepare them for the next steps outside of your company.
This may help them to secure employment within the same industry, a career change, start (more…)
Tags: belfast, career transition, Careers, Executive Recruitment, executive search, jobs, Northern Ireland, outplacement, Redundancy
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Tuesday, January 7th, 2014
We all get the Monday blues from time to time, but yesterday, more than any other day of the year, we were more likely to consider our current job roles.
‘Massive Monday’, as it’s dubbed, is the first Monday after the New Year and is considered the most depressing day of the year.
As such, people were supposedly more inclined to begin looking around for new jobs (and break up with their partners, but that’s another matter entirely.)
But submitting a job application and “hoping for the best” is not enough if you are genuine about a new job search this year.
You have to be proactive – which is made up of many different elements:
Get Organised: In today’s ever increasing competitive market, you need a solid plan on (more…)
Tags: belfast, Careers, Executive Recruitment, Northern Ireland
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Although these results show a notable progress in occupational gender politics, more still needs to be done to speed up the process and completely eliminate gender inequality in everyday employment.
