Arno Markus, BA, MSc
Founder & CEO, iCareerSolutions
Former Executive Recruiter, President of the National Reverse Recruitment Association, and Creator of The Reverse Recruitment Method™
I’m Arno Markus, Founder & CEO of iCareerSolutions. I’m a former executive recruiter, the current President of the National Reverse Recruitment Association, and the creator of The Reverse Recruitment Method™. I work with C‑suite, VP, Director, and high‑potential leaders who are ready to stop playing small, step into bigger roles, and let a recruiter run the search for them.
Over the last several years, I’ve built iCareerSolutions into a 32-time award-winning reverse recruiting firm. We run your search the way an executive recruiter runs a mandate: sourcing the right roles, reaching the decision-makers who own the hire, and managing the pipeline until you accept an offer. Your resume and LinkedIn profile are built into that work, not sold as the end product. My focus is simple: help executives land better roles, faster, with stronger compensation and more strategic opportunities.
- Email address arno@icareersolutions.com
- Phone number +1 914-297-8807
I’m also the creator of The Reverse Recruitment Method™, our professionally managed executive job search program at iCareerSolutions. Instead of waiting and hoping a résumé “gets picked,” we proactively target organizations, map key decision-makers, and run a structured outreach process on behalf of our clients. This approach is designed to open doors to the hidden job market, where many of the best executive opportunities actually live.
My work has been recognized across the industry:
- National ROAR Award – Experience Writer, Modern Design from the National Résumé Writers’ Association (my first major win in 2017).
- Multiple awards and honorable mentions in Best Technology Resume, Best Executive Resume, and other categories.
- Two TORI Awards from Career Directors International.
- A total of 32 career services industry awards and honorable mentions.
- Service as an Awards Judge and a nomination to the Board of Directors of the National Résumé Writers’ Association.
Executives typically come to me and iCareerSolutions when:
- They’re not getting enough interviews for the level of roles they’re targeting, even though their achievements are strong.
- Their résumé and LinkedIn profile undersell their scope, P&L responsibility, and leadership impact.
- They’re ready to move into a bigger role (C‑suite, President, GM, Board) but don’t know how to reposition their brand.
- They need a confidential, professionally managed job search instead of random online applications.
- They sense their outdated résumé is costing them serious money and opportunity.
One of the first things I help clients uncover is how much their outdated résumé is costing them—in missed roles, lower offers, and longer searches. Then we rebuild their executive brand across résumé, LinkedIn, and a proactive reverse recruiting strategy to drive up to 100% more interview callbacks and significantly stronger traction with recruiters and hiring leaders.
My mission with iCareerSolutions is to give high-performing leaders the clarity, confidence, and positioning they need to land the roles—and compensation—they truly deserve, while making the entire job search feel more strategic, less stressful, and firmly under their control.
What clients say about working with Arno
Strategist and coach first. In their words, from public reviews and LinkedIn recommendations.
“Arno is an accomplished career strategist with many years of experience. He coaches, advises and mentors professionals and helps you build a personal brand. I highly recommend you consult with Arno if you need career advice or personal branding.”
Al KingSenior Associate“If you are looking for the ideal support and expertise in mapping the ideal strategy for executive job search, Arno Markus is the one. His knowledge of what it takes to be successful … made my confidence soar.”
Chris JohnsonC-level Executive · LinkedIn“He is one of the most skilled and insightful career coaches in the industry … He doesn’t just polish résumés — he helps clients understand their own value, articulate their impact, and position themselves confidently in a competitive market.”
Layne du VivierPrograms & Operations Executive · LinkedIn“His coaching has also been instrumental in my job searches, career profiles, and professional goals. I was very impressed by his knowledge and advice.”
Rachelle FitzpatrickDirector of Operations