Donald O'Doherty

Director at Conscia

📍 Ireland

Donald ODoherty is the Director of Conscia, a recruitment and talent management firm with over 25 years of experience. He specializes in helping Irish businesses grow by improving talent attraction, retention, and employer branding. He holds a BA Hons from Ulster University and is described by others as professional, hard-working, and helpful.

Conscia was formed by merging two firms, Connexus Recruit Ireland and Connected Talent UK, to combine their expertise.

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Experience

24 Years

Current Role

Director

Job Level

Mid-senior

Location

Ireland

Personality Overview

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Work Preference

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Priorities

Topics Donald cares about

Talent Attraction

His company, Conscia, focuses on services designed to attract and retain top talent for businesses in Ireland.

Employer Branding

He helps companies develop their employer value proposition to better attract the right candidates.

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Career

Work history

9-2017

Director

Conscia

9-2017 - 7-2021

Managing Director

Connected Talent UK

11-2004 - 8-2017

Head of Executive Search

Claddagh Resources

2-2003 - 10-2004

Executive Assistant - Finance Department

University of Ulster

5-2001 - 1-2003

Recruiter

Claddagh Resources

In the press

Media appearances

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Education

BA Hons

Ulster University

Social presence

Behavioral profile

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DISC behavioral profile

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When writing an email

Subject: Formal

Length of mail: Long

Salutation: Yes (Something formal). Greeting: Yes (Say something formal/usual). Tone of words: Friendly, second-person. Bullet points: Could use. Closing line: Simply lay out the next steps. Complimentary close: Formal. Overall messaging: Focused on social proof and process

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