𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝟐𝟓-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬

Since its inception in Shannon in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment has grown into a leading, Irish-owned recruitment agency. As we celebrate 25 years of success in 2024, we proudly serve clients across Ireland from our offices in Shannon, Cork, and Mayo.

Our commitment to ethical, client- and candidate-focused recruitment practices has driven our growth and innovation. We specialize in executive search, recruitment, and contractor management across the Life Sciences, Technology, and Food & Agri sectors, supporting both multinational corporations and SMEs.

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦:

• 𝐉𝐨𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐬: With over 25 years in management and technical recruitment, Joe brings unparalleled industry expertise. His background includes business and operations management roles at Snap-On, FMC, and FKI UK.

• 𝐊𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐡𝐲: Ken’s 25 years of experience span engineering, supply chain, and quality management in global companies such as Kodak, Apple, and BellSouth.

• 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐲: Mike offers 20 years of technical recruitment expertise, backed by 12 years in engineering and project management with Tyco, Creative Labs, and Dell.

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞:

Many of our recruiters have hands-on experience in industry roles, providing them with a deep understanding of the Pharma, Accounting, Finance, IT, Engineering, and Science sectors. This insider knowledge allows us to:

• Quickly assess candidate CVs and identify key skills.

• Match candidates with the right roles efficiently.

• Provide nuanced insights into the demands and trends of various industries.

Our recruiters’ backgrounds enhance credibility and rapport with candidates, ensuring a seamless and informed recruitment process. This expertise results in high success rates and client satisfaction, particularly in competitive markets.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐞:

• Sector Expertise: We excel in recruiting for engineering, management, and professional roles in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and ICT.

• Client Success: Our deep understanding of the pharma industry helps us attract top talent for roles such as Quality Directors, Engineering Managers, QC Chemists, and Test Engineers.

• Compliance and Quality: Data protection is a priority, with dedicated compliance personnel ensuring full regulatory adherence.

• Expanding Services: With a 25% increase in our team size last year, our Drive to Double initiative is set to further expand our services and has created new internal divisions in Accounting, Finance, and IT, showing continued investment in supporting our growing client base and fueling our clients’ continued growth.

• Global Reach, Local Knowledge: As a proud member of INRALS, we leverage our global reach and local knowledge to provide top-tier recruitment services.

CareerWise Recruitment – 25 Years of Excellence, Expertise and Expansion!

Ken Murphy

(Director) BE (Hons), CPIM – Cork Office

Ken Murphy graduated from University College Cork in 1987 with an Electrical Engineering degree before moving to the US as a Network Design Engineer with BellSouth Corporation. His return to Ireland in 1989 heralded a career which concentrated on the multinational sector, and involved working with companies such as Apple Computer, Cabletron, FMC Automotive, Moog, General Semiconductor and Technicolor.

Ken is a specialist in quality management, purchasing, logistics and supply chain management. He has significant expertise and experience in managing the changing demands of the global media, electronics and automotive sectors at operational and project management levels.

Ken leads CareerWise Recruitment’s Cork operations. He has served on local and national committees of IPICS (The Supply Chain Management Institute), CIPD, the Cork Electronics Industry Association (CEIA), and has completed a three-year term as Chair of the UCC Alumni Board.

Ken has recently been elected as a Director of the Cork Chamber for a four year term to help promote business and drive policy objectives for the Cork Region

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