FAQ
What is ExperienceXchange.ie
ExperienceXchange.ie is an online service where Established Organisations, SME'S, Startups can seek the services of experienced Industry Experts with at least 10 years industry specific experience for short term or flexible work. Experts can post a professional profile on ExperienceXchange to attract Employers that would be interested in their skills.
We believe that in the current economic climate, how people work is going to change. People in the private sector have grown to realise that there is no such thing as a permanent pensionable job. Companies and Employees now have to be more flexible in their working arrangement and ExperienceXchange has been created to facilitate this cultural shift.
It is the goal of ExperienceXchange to provide a service where Established Organisations, SME'S and Startups can hire experienced industry Experts on a more flexible or part time basis to work in area’s that require a high level of expertise.
This will help foster entrepreneurship in the Irish economy and help experienced executives transfer their wealth of knowledge for the good of themselves and for “Ireland Inc”.
How do I become an Expert?
Experts first need to register and then build an online profile through ExperienceXchange.
This can be done for free by following this link Register as an Expert.
Once you have created a professional profile, a member of the ExperienceXchange team will contact you by phone or via email to verify your application, your suitability for the site and any open projects that are available. If you are accepted and your experience and professional background is deemed appropriate, your profile will be made publicly available on the site for Employers to view.
No Personal details or contact details are available publicly on the site. Companies must request these through ExperienceXchange and these will only be given out after express permission (verbally or in writing) is received from the Expert.
ExperienceXchange requires that Experts must possess a minimum of 10 years professional experience within their chosen field of expertise or Industry.
How do I become and Employer?
Employers have the option of searching available Experts on ExperienceXchange without registering.
However, in Order for an Employer to request a meeting with an Expert they must be a registered user.
This can be done for free by following this link Register as an Employer.
How does ExperienceXchange work for the Employer?
ExperienceXchange can work in one of two ways.
An Employer using ExperienceXchange can search for the ideal Expert for their requirement. The search results will return a summary of only qualified experienced Experts that come with a strong proven track record. You then identify the Expert most appropriate to your requirements and request a meeting through ExperienceXchange. ExperienceXchange then arranges for this meeting to take place and tracks the progress of the assignment and its success.
The Second option is for a company to post a request for the services of an Expert on ExperienceXchange. This would normally happen if the company has performed a search and feels that they have not come up with an Expert with the right set of skills. Experts can then express their interest in the assignment through ExperienceXchange and forward their details to the company. Again, this is moderated by ExperienceXchange and the company and Consultants success is tracked.
How does ExperienceXchange work for the Expert?
ExperienceXchange.ie is an online service where Industry Experts can search for flexible or contract work in area's that match their specialist knowledge.
Experts first need to register and then build an online profile through ExperienceXchange.
This can be done for free by following this link Register as an Expert.
This profile will be available to view online by leading Organisations, SME's and Startups.
No Personal details or contact details are available publicly on the site. Companies must request these through ExperienceXchange and these will only be given out after express permission (verbally or in writing) is received from the Expert. This allows you maintain control and choice the work you do carefully.
ExperienceXchange requires that Experts must possess a minimum of 10 years professional experience within their chosen field of expertise or Industry.
How does an Employer post an Expert request?
To post an Expert request, an Employer must first register for free online with ExperienceXchange.ie. This involves giving some basic company details such as number of employees, industry sector etc.
This is then checked and verified by telephone or by email by staff within ExperienceXchange. Once this has been approved, the request will appear live on the ExperienceXchange website and can be viewed by registered Experts.
How does the search process for an Expert work?
To search for an expert on ExperienceXchange, the Employer must enter the criteria by which they want to search. These include Industry, category, Location and the option of entering a key word for a more detailed search.
The results of this search will return a list of all of the Experts that match the chosen criteria.
The Employer can then view the details of each Expert and request a meeting if they feel there skills are appropriate.
Who decides what fee the Expert charges?
Fees are negotiated and arranged exclusively between the Employer and the Expert.
Who decides what fee the Employer pays?
Fees are negotiated and arranged exclusively between the Employer and the Expert.
How much does this service cost?
Zero. This service is provided at no cost to the Employer or the Expert.
How do I get in touch with ExperienceXchange if I have any further questions?
To get in touch with ExperienceXchange follow the link below.
Contact ExperienceXchange with a query or question.