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O’Connell Group Named to the Forbes Best Executive Recruiting Firms List
O’Connell Group has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms. Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to find the best executive recruiters specialized in filling positions with salaries of at least $100,000. O’Connell Group entered the list for the first time this year in the top 100. Let’s do…
Read MoreKris Holmes on “You Winning Life” Podcast: “Insights From An Expert Recruiter”
The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! Taking the first steps into your career should be one of the most exciting times in any young person’s life. Yet for many students and recent graduates, identifying the right direction and figuring out how to get there can be overwhelming, even paralyzing. What’s your dream job? What…
Read More8 Common Job Interview Questions (and How to Nail Them)
The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! You’re guaranteed to hear some, if not all, of these questions during your next job interview. Prepare now and you’ll be ready to wow your interviewer! Interviewing for a job is like dating. Your goal is to get the company to fall in love with you and ask…
Read MoreKris Holmes on “Career Warrior” Podcast: “Rock Your Next Video Interview”
The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! For today’s minisode, I brought Kris Holmes back to discuss practical tips and considerations for rocking your next video interview. We cover mistakes as well as strategies that job seekers can use for their next video interview. Kris is an executive recruiter and partner at O’Connell Group, a…
Read MoreIdeas in the Wild: How Kris Holmes is Helping People Get the Clarity They Need to Find Fulfillment in Their Career
The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! Taking the first steps into a career should be one of the most exciting times in any young person’s life. Yet for many students and recent graduates, identifying the right direction and figuring out how to get there can be overwhelming, even paralyzing. Throughout their academic journey, every…
Read MoreKris Holmes on “Clearly Off Topic” Podcast
The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! Our guest today is Kris Holmes executive recruiter and partner at O’Connell Group, a leading executive search firm in consumer marketing and market research. With more than twenty-five years of experience, she is also a member of the Pinnacle Society, the premier consortium of industry-leading recruiters in North…
Read MoreHow to Resign the Right Way Without Burning Bridges
The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! You have an offer from a new company. It’s the exciting conclusion to a long, laborious job search. A fresh opportunity, a new company, and hopefully, better compensation. After getting the offer, you’re probably on cloud nine. But then you remember that it’s not all celebrations—you still need…
Read MoreKris Holmes on “C.Q.P. Moments” Podcast
The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! I speak with Kris Holmes about what key things people should be doing when wanting to Ignite their careers. Kris Holmes is a nationally recognized author, speaker, career counselor and Pinnacle Society member.
Read MoreBoost the Odds of Landing Your Dream Job by Applying in These 3 Ways
The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! Applying for a job is a little bit like gambling or playing the lottery. You put your application online and wait to see if you won the prize—a call back from the hiring manager or, even better, a job offer. Often, this process feels out of your control,…
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