5 Interview Questions for CIO Positions
Just recently, we shared views on what to look for as CIO when changing jobs and presented exclusive tips on that theme by headhunters.
Just recently, we shared views on what to look for as CIO when changing jobs and presented exclusive tips on that theme by headhunters.
The most critical work relationship we have and the one that is most mishandled is that one with your boss. Managing up is critical because your boss plays a pivotal role in your success or failure. Your boss can leverage his influence in a number of ways that are helpful to your career – getting resources, establishing contact, and securing support for your career and development.
Few leaders would disagree that effective teamwork is essential to the good health of an organization, but many would admit that the teams they lead do not function as effectively or efficiently as they would like. Why is this? Why is it that sincere, hardworking people who care about the places in which they work cannot achieve the results that might be expected of them?
On improving your listening skills
The ability to hear the right things cannot be stressed enough in business situations. Yet most of us, specially in senior management positions, tend to take this skill for granted. There could be many reasons why people “mishear.” As a senior manager, if you encounter such a problem, ask yourself these questions:
At the time of looking at the job description, it feels perfect. And you submit the resume. And then you wonder, how do managers read resumes? What are they looking at?
We talked about why you always need to take calls from Headhunters for the sake of your management career. We have also shared with you the key taboos while on a call with a headhunter. For many executives, talking with headhunters is not the most common business call they are used to. Days at work are full of business planning meetings or the discussion on the next big channel.
The year is drawing to an end … A year full of success and experiences, and above all full of interesting discussions and valuable advice. Such as our numerous interviews with headhunters and top executive recruiters.In the past few months, week after week you’re received exclusive insights as a reader of our blog. Be that on how headhunters define a top manager or what questions you should ask headhunters as a candidate. We found resume tips from headhunters
What is the hype about the authentic style of leadership? The essence of authenticity is to know, accept and remain true to one’s self. The more you remain true to their core values, identities, preferences and emotions, the more of an authentic leader you become. This is valuable in fact no matter what level you are at as an employee, and is of course most critical when in management jobs.
Recruiting Advice No Headhunter Ever Tells You
Most recently, I read through a great piece by David Rogier on Medium about the best recruiting advice he ever got. As any self-respecting ambitious professional wanting to get a great position at a dream company, David talks through his struggle to get himself a position in a ‘start-up’ and the advice he got from Tristan Walker.
When I grow up, I’d like to be a boss. Perhaps not the most common career people end up having, but I am sure that it’s on your list too. The executive chair offers many benefits: Decision making power, great travel and of course the big money and all that sounds excellent, right? But is there something we are missing- can all that glitter be gold? We spoke with someone who should know. Michael Dams is currently the Managing Director and Director Central Europe (DA-CH) at National Instruments