By Kathryn Ullrich on
2/5/2013 7:26 PM
We’ve all seen talk of key tech trends such as cloud computing, software as a service (SaaS), the seamless “4-screen world” (mobile, tablet, PC, TV), always-on Internet and, of course, the ubiquitous Big Data.
But what’s this all mean for recruiting and hiring top executive level talent? How do 2013’s tech trends impact what hiring managers and candidates should be thinking about now? Below you’ll find my list of the Top 10 Hiring Trends for 2013, along with current searches and top recruiting news.
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By Kathryn Ullrich on
10/4/2012 11:57 AM
When hiring a Vice President of Sales, I look for excellent sales results, experience required for the specific client need, and skills in strategic visioning, customer perspective, communication skills, team leadership, and the distinguishing skills of negotiating and driving sales.
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By Kathryn Ullrich on
11/12/2010 3:35 PM
Getting to the Top is an award-winning finalist in the 'Business: Careers' category of the “Best Books 2010” Awards, sponsored by USA Book News
http://www.usabooknews.com/bestbooks2010.html
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By Kathryn Ullrich on
8/6/2010 1:03 PM
As an executive recruiter in Silicon Valley, I worry about the next generation of leaders. One CEO during the dot.com rush asked me to talk with his Director of Marketing about talent needed in marketing. The Director of Marketing had joined this start-up company straight out of business school. She was smart; however, I realized that what the company really needed was a VP Marketing with leadership experience. This need for leadership development is not uncommon in entrepreneurial companies.
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By Kathryn Ullrich on
4/27/2010 3:15 PM
Here is a summary of the most common resume advice based on the hundreds of executive resumes I look at in a month.
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By Kathryn Ullrich on
2/27/2010 1:28 PM
Here I share my projections/trends in David Letterman Top Ten style: Top Ten Trends in the Job Market and, for those who are unemployed, Top Ten Tips for Getting a Job.
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By Kathryn Ullrich on
9/1/2009 2:16 PM
Successful entrepreneurs would say that it's times like these when fortunes are made. Companies and individuals need to evaluate how they can create advantage in a changing market. I wrote this Entrepreneurial Ingenuity article primarily from an individual job seeker's perspective but similar concepts can be applied to large, mid-cap, or start-up businesses looking to capitalize in today's changing landscape.
One way for firms to capitalize is to bring in A talent during a recovering economy. Strong employees often stay with employees during down cycles though they may prefer finding employment elsewhere. Coming out of the dot.com recession, companies took advantage of this by wooing top notch talent.
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By Kathryn Ullrich on
1/3/2009 2:34 PM
Even as an optimist I foresee at least two quarters of the economy declining before we might even begin to detect improvements – and longer on Wall Street. We see this already with daily announcements of major job losses across industries. However, despite the job losses, job seekers and businesses trying to remain afloat can find some sectors with a glimmer of growth and hope. It is a matter of looking for the opportunities and positioning yourself with the skills for these new roles.
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By Kathryn Ullrich on
12/5/2008 2:30 PM
“Self-preservation is the worst mistake a CEO can make,” shared StrongMail CEO Sam Cece at the most recent Getting to the Top program at Stanford Graduate School of Business. “The role of the CEO is growth of a business and if the CEO is worried about self-preservation, he cannot be effective at growing the company. Just like the fastest race car drivers on the track, the best CEOs need to go for it. If you make decisions based on keeping your job, you will get crushed.”
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By Kathryn Ullrich on
9/15/2008 2:27 PM
In these market conditions, companies find it important to hire the right person for a position. I have watched as clients use candidate assessment tools, appreciating the input the tools provide in the hiring process. This article shares the value of assessment tools and what to look for in choosing one for your hiring needs.
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