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How to access the company you are thinking of moving to.<\/em><\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

You are at the top of your career ladder and seeking a much higher-level position – the executive position. Executive positions are probably the most competitive so it is imperative that you do your homework to adequately convey your experience, seniority and prestige.  <\/span>Executives are the hottest commodities on the market because so many companies are focused on growth and these are the people that make it happen. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Do your homework: research the interviewing candidates, the company and the industry.  <\/span>Go to the first interview like a consultant as good consultants spend most of the initial meeting identifying what the prospective clients need. It is very important to identify the needs of the company  <\/span>first.   <\/span>Spend time asking questions about the organization such as why the position is open?  <\/span>If you were to list your needs in this position over the next twelve months, what would they be?   <\/span>Use the job description as a platform to find out the needs and constraints.   <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

You can’t do enough research into the company’s history, ensuring to include the softer area of the company’s  <\/span>philosophy as well as the hard  <\/span>financial facts.   <\/span>The following are ways to aid you in that search.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n