Career Tips from an Executive Recruiter
Articles by l.Gerzofsky
Career Tips from an Executive Recruiter
You hate your boss. Now what?
All of us will probably work for at least one extremely difficult person during our careers. An unpleasant working environment can evoke strong emotions and unchecked emotions can damage our careers. Here are some coping strategies that may help you chart a new direction.
Career Tips from an Executive Recruiter
Don’t let fear affect your job search
Most of us will have to conduct full-scale job searches at some point in our careers. It's an activity that takes most people straight out of their comfort zone and into the dark realm of fear that's swirling in their heads. Fear takes on many forms during a job search and procrastination is one of them. But the longer you wait, the longer it will take you to find your next role. Perhaps it's time to examine this thing we call fear and consider a few ways to move past it.
Career Tips from an Executive Recruiter
What to check for before accepting that newly created role
Newly created jobs may offer you an opportunity to take a giant leap in your career but if you don't assess the right factors in the right way, then you could be in for a long fall. Make sure to do your homework and look for some warning signs before accepting that newly created role.
Career Tips from an Executive Recruiter
IT leaders: you don’t have to be the business
In an all-out effort to be recognized and respected, IT leaders may be spending too much of their valuable time and energy creating and repeating "business mantras" instead of doing the real work of learning influence mastery.
Career Tips from an Executive Recruiter
The executive guide to onboarding yourself
We used to believe that winning the new job was the end of the story. But adapting to a new leadership team, a new culture and untold surprises means that the journey has only just started. An ad hoc approach to your first year with a new company means you're leaving your career in the hands of chance. A more disciplined, focused approach will help you accelerate a successful first year.
Career Tips from an Executive Recruiter
The 4 critical questions every member of your IT organization needs to know … and why
Every member of your technology organization should know the business they're in, it's customers and why the company is special. That all sounds obvious until you start asking the four questions. If you don't think they'll have the answers then please read on.
Career Tips from an Executive Recruiter
Preparing for the technology executive interview: the right way vs. the wrong way
Job interviews create stress and performance anxiety in even the most senior technology executive. With the right mindset you can level the playing field and determine if you're right for the role at the company and, just as significantly, if it's right for you.
Career Tips from an Executive Recruiter
Interviewing for the executive suite (and be careful what you wish for…)
Getting to the C Suite is a laudable and understandable goal for many current and future technology executives. However, too many IT leaders have an 'aim, fire, ready' mentality and don't ask the tough questions that will help them determine if their dream job is located in the wrong executive suite.
Career Tips from an Executive Recruiter