Regardless of someone’s speciality or the number of year’s they’ve observed an industry, they’re bound to have a few misconceptions about the nuances of internal structure for specific businesses. Many of these suppositions are based on how particular industries hire, promote, and educate its talent. And a substantial portion of conventional job search wisdom, particularly regarding executive networking, […]
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Business executives typically exemplify traits like determination, resourcefulness, and the keen use of foresight. Most C-suite employees spend years honing their ability to present themselves clearly and articulately, whether they’re delivering a well-prepared speech or speaking off the cuff at an impromptu networking event. Confidence in job interviews stems largely from the skills executives have
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Every field produces talented leaders well-versed in their industry’s trials and triumphs. From entrepreneurs to middle managers working their way up the corporate ladder, executives can’t succeed without a combination of risk-taking and dependability, an ability to create a both a stable environment and company growth. One field, however, produces a higher percentage of leaders
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After crafting an expert resume, connecting with a promising HR manager, and acing a job interview, a qualified executive will often find himself negotiating a job offer. Negotiating compensation, time off, and employee benefits like working from home can easily drive a wedge between a hiring manager and an executive. Remaining calm, collected, and steadfast during a job
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The holidays aren’t simply a time of peace and goodwill, but a season of career unrest for many professionals. The end of the year leaves executives juggling busy schedules, personal stresses, and potential job loss due to downsizing. If you’re contemplating a new career for Christmas, make sure to avoid these 4 pitfalls of finding
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The holiday season offers myriad chances to extend your professional network and mine new career opportunities. Every December executives are inundated with invitations to work parties, social functions, and a number of other superlative networking opportunities. Whether your job search is active during the holiday season or temporarily on hold, take advantage of your holiday
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For executives looking for fresh careers, the holiday season offers unique opportunities for growth and development. During the time between Christmas and the New Year, many CEOs, COOs, board members, and other executives take time off to recharge and reconnect with their loved ones. Stepping back to reengage with personal responsibilities is proven to increase
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For many professionals, the holiday season whirls by in a flurry of meetings and deadlines. Many job seekers – operating under the assumption that searching for a job in November or December is ineffective at best – take advantage of the lull between Thanksgiving and New Year’s to recharge and refocus. These job seekers have
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Female executives are no strangers to the struggle for workplace equality and fair compensation. Although many Americans mistakenly believe gender inequality in the workplace to be a lingering problem from an unenlightened era, women in the corporate sphere struggle daily with questions of career and motherhood, the supposedly broken glass ceiling, and receiving disparate pay
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It’s easy to get discouraged with an unsatisfactory career. Corporate ennui, difficulty enacting change, or disinterest in company culture drains passion from the job. Working in the C-suite also takes workplace strife to another level, turning disagreements between coworkers into stalemates that render entire leadership teams ineffective. Female executives may face additional difficulties, from developing a workable
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