Finding a CFO position can be a very extensive and time consuming task. Like any job search it is not all about what jobs are available. More importantly is finding the right job that fits you. CFO positions are no different, it is best to find the correct one that fits your unique skill set. [...]

Chicago seems to be lost around the noise from New York and Los Angeles. There is however a great pocket of opportunity here for the right talent. Chicago was one of the cities affected by the national economic demise, and even though the economy is on the up rise this city seems to be taking [...]

When looking to understand what something is, one must always start at the beginning. Trying to understand what executive search and selection is, we must proceed to break it down. By simply defining the words executive, search and selection the meaning of an executive search can still be unclear. Luckily for you, and for me, [...]

Knowing how to talk and partner with people will take you a long way in life. It may also get you to your next great job. Learning to work well with a recruiting professional can be rewarding for all parties involved: your future employer, your recruiter, and of course you. There are many job seekers [...]

There is a constant concern about the economy of our time. This is undoubtedly the worst recession this country has seen in decades. Although we would love ignore it or change it into a beautiful dream we don’t want to wake from; we can’t excuse the fact that it is the elephant in the room [...]

With the uncertainty of our economy and the job market, it is a really good for employers to look in to recruiting firms. When the benefits are added up its hard to debate whether or not it is a wise move for the company’s overall success. Every company is seeking to make a difference within. [...]

Hail to the Chief: The Role of the CEO and How to Become One Tasked with ultimate authority in the management of an organization, the position of Chief Executive Officer is the most coveted and demanding job in business. Relatively few will rise to lead from a company’s top spot, and those that do must [...]

Searching for the Best?  How Executive Search Firms Work? Companies can live or die based on the performance of their executive officers.  When seeking to fill a company with the best executive talent, it is in that business’ best interest to avoid cutting corners and to invest heavily in seeking out the optimal candidates to [...]

Despite Uncertain Economic Outlook Executive Salaries are on the Rise While protests have broken out in the financial centers of many of the nation’s cities due to income inequality and unemployment, the turbulent period of recession following the stock market’s peak in 2007 has seen CEO compensation recover almost completely while growth in employee compensation [...]

Craig, You are welcome to use my Key Learning responses from Execunet. Steve KEY LEARNINGS: 7. Did you feel as prepared as you expected to be? I was very prepared, but I did employ an agent on my behalf to seek out jobs, coach me, and do post-mortems on the ones that got away. I [...]