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Forbes Lists O’Connell Group in Top 50 Executive Recruiting Firms

Forbes has announced America’s Best Recruiting Firms, with O’Connell Group appearing in the top ....Read More

Your Voice Matters: Vote in the Forbes Best Executive Recruiter Poll!

Forbes is building their list to recognize America’s Best Executive Recruiting firms – a ....Read More

10 Key Differences between Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile

Both your resume and LinkedIn profile are powerful tools to help you on your career journey. But, ar ....Read More

We offer recruitment and executive search options tailored to your needs

The challenge of building your team with exceptional professionals who fit well within your organiza ....Read More

O’Connell Group Executive Search Recognized by Forbes for 3rd Year

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with our LinkedIn family! O’Connell Group Executiv ....Read More

2023 – A year to Reimagine Recruitment

Attracting the best of the talent pool requires organizations to reimagine their talent development ....Read More

Relationships Reinforce O’Connell Group’s Rise to Forbes’ Top 50 Executive Recruiters

In publishing their annual list of America’s Best Executive Search Firms, Forbes underscores t ....Read More

Risks and Challenges Loom Beneath the “Work-from-Anywhere” Reality

Our most recent survey, “The Pandemic Workplace: Impact on Career Decisions” reports the dominan ....Read More

Kris Holmes on “The Doug Wagner Show” (WMT 600 AM / WOC 1040AM, Quad Cities, IA/IL)

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! For more advice on building a successful career, ....Read More

The Pandemic’s Game-Changing Impact on Career Decisions

Many professionals have lived for nearly two years in the “work from anywhere” world. That inclu ....Read More

How to Hire Top Talent in a “Buyer’s Market”

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! Do you know how to build a team with top talent i ....Read More

Kris Holmes on “Success Made to Last” Podcast

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! For more advice on building a successful career, ....Read More

4 Ways Students Can Identify Their Innate Strengths

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! “What are your strengths?” When a career advi ....Read More

Kris Holmes on WGVU Public Media: “Strategies and Tactics to Unleash Your Potential”

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! We talk all things strategies and tactics to unle ....Read More

A Simple Guide to Negotiating a Win-Win Job Offer

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! Congratulations! You’ve applied for a role, gon ....Read More

Good News Planet: “What Does Peace Mean to Kris Holmes?”

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! For more advice on building a successful career, ....Read More

Why You’re Unhappy in Your First Job – and What to Do About It

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! You’ve graduated from college or graduate schoo ....Read More

Kris Holmes on “Mybookcart & More” Podcast: “How To Set Your Career Goals and Land Your Dream Job”

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! Listen to the audio for the full interview. Or re ....Read More

Tune-Up Your Recruitment Practices to Reflect the New Work from Home Reality

The Pandemic Workplace Survey measured the impact of remote work on team culture, recruitment and re ....Read More

A Step-by-Step Guide to Career Networking

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! If the thought of standing in a crowded room and ....Read More

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 Recruit ....Read More

Kris 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 ....Read More

8 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, ....Read More

Kris 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 ....Read More

Ideas 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 on ....Read More

Kris Holmes on “Clearly Off Topic” Podcast

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! Our guest today is Kris Holmes executive recruite ....Read More

How 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 ....Read More

Kris Holmes on “C.Q.P. Moments” Podcast

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! I speak with Kris Holmes about what key things pe ....Read More

Boost 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 ....Read More

5 Ways to Uncover Your Strengths—and Why They’re Worth Knowing

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! When figuring out your ideal career path and sear ....Read More

3 Phases Every Successful Career Goes Through

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! If it’s your first day working in construction, ....Read More

Survey Reveals Pandemic’s Effect on Productivity and Camaraderie

Productivity Rises for 87%, Relationships Suffer for 75% St. Louis March 17, 2021 – Going into ....Read More

Kris Holmes on “Career Warrior” Podcast: “Let’s Talk About Your Strengths”

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! #163) Let’s Talk About Your Strengths Season 1 ....Read More

Find Your Perfect Career Fit by Focusing on Your Strengths

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! Imagine sitting down for a performance review. You ....Read More

Kris Holmes on “Author Hour” Podcast

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! Kris Holmes has helped unlock the careers of tens ....Read More

How to Format Your Resume in a Way Recruiters Will Appreciate

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! When it comes to resumes, creativity and uniquene ....Read More

Kris Holmes on “The Graduate at Work”

Jay Gevers|9/8/2020 Today I am talking to Kris Holmes. Kris Holmes a Best-Selling Author of Ignite Y ....Read More

What Goes in Your Resume at the Beginning, Middle, and Peak of Your Career

The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! It makes sense that a recent college graduate’s ....Read More

Kris Holmes on “Real College Podcast”

View Episode on Radio K Website For more advice on building a successful career, you can find Ignit ....Read More