Still, working at Google is rightfully coveted, and Business Insider's recent Here's what it's REALLY like to work at Google, the 'world's most attractive' employer article offers a glimpse into the life of a Googler.

Are CEOs Born or Molded?

As an executive résumé writer and career coach who has long-worked with Fortune 50 executives, I've also long-noticed that CEOs—somewhere in their early careers—either founded a company and drove it to success, or in some other way faced a wall of professional accountability that might have crushed their peers.

More News for Humanities Graduates Exploring Tech

If you're a recent or about to graduate humanities student, read the whole article, top to bottom. Then, if you're interested, start doing the research and the networking to make it happen. The way you think is valuable.

Humanities Students & Graduates: You're Needed in Silicon Valley

"Liberal arts majors take on a wide range of roles." Of interest, fourth on the list is folks in project management. When I reflect on the swath of project management professionals with whom I work up and down the west coast, a lot of them have degrees in the humanities.

When an MBA Isn't Enough: Learning From the Masters

From Ben Horowitz' "the hard thing about hard things is that they don't have a formula" to Jason Fried's coauthored startup book, 'Rework.' (If you missed it, be sure to catch my recent mention of Jason Fried's not-to-be-missed December 2012 blog post about the role mistakes play in our lives.)

Are You Half Extrovert, Half Introvert? You Might Be an Ambivert!

I first learned about the new "ambivert" designation over lunch this week from a fellow apparent ambivert. Janet and I concurred that we've never felt right about identifying exclusively as introverts or extroverts, although both concepts have been attached to both of us, individually, depending on the environment.

Light-heartedJared RedickAugust 14, 2015The Resume StudioSelf-awareness, Fun, The more you knowComment

Mistakes Are Part of the Human Experience

If you've ever blundered hard, and had a hard time forgiving yourself, Jason's article is a good reminder that mistakes aren't intentional. It's also an invitation to consider that mistakes might have an important place in the human experience.

Jared RedickAugust 13, 2015The Resume StudioCareer Planning, Self-awareness, Conquering Fears, Risk TakingComment

Global Executive Search Firm Opens Kimono on Secrets to Success for Executive Candidates

For those determined to ace executive-level interviews and beyond, this is how one of the world's most respected executive search firms differentiates itself online—by giving important insights into what it means to be an executive candidate.

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Is a Movement Afoot to Eliminate the Performance Review?

Three days ago, I caught Liz Wright's less than subtle Fortune.com article: "Five Stupid Rules That Drive Great Employees Away." Rule #2 on Liz' list: insulting performance review processes. Follow Liz on Forbes or LinkedIn, if you don't already. Her ideas are worth consideration.

Eye on the C-suiteJared RedickAugust 11, 2015The Resume StudioComment

Facing a Search Committee Interview? Here's How to Prepare

If you've never faced a search committee interview, but might do so in the next few years, take Jane's wisdom in Acing a Search Committee Interview to heart.

New York Times Reports on LinkedIn Development for Tomorrow's Leaders

If eighty percent of jobs are found through one's network—and we recently saw that even board seats follow the same 80/20 rule—then it stands to reason that one should start thinking about networking early.

For tomorrow's leaders still in school, it's not too soon to build a great LinkedIn profile, and the July 31 New York Times article Finding a Career in LinkedIn Profiles is a good start.

The Only Networking Question You May Ever Need to Break the Awkwardness

"So why did you become [insert job title].?" (Notice the "why," not the "how.")

The beauty of the question is in the answer. Isn't it always?

Humor, Light-heartedJared RedickAugust 7, 2015The Resume StudioNetworking, Career TransitionComment

Must Read: Heidrick & Struggles' CEO Report for 2015

Heidrick & Struggles tweeted this morning a link to their 2015 CEO Report: Embracing the Paradoxes of Leadership and the Power of Doubt. If you're a CEO, or well on your way, this quite simply is one not to miss.

6 Career Positioning Metrics Every Management Professional Should Cite

I field two to four new business calls every day, mostly from executive to mid-career professionals looking to quietly work through what their futures might hold if they nosed around a bit.

In nearly every instance, they express embarrassment about their out-of-date résumés. Understandable, since they've been busy doing the work—not nursing a piece of paper.

Jared RedickAugust 4, 2015The Resume StudioCareer Planning, Career Messaging, executive search, resume writingComment

BlueSteps: A Shortcut for Executive Stealth Job Seekers?

Then this morning, I stumbled upon Boyden Global Executive Search's "Candidate Resources" page, and voila! The left sidebar has a great list of BlueSteps member benefits, top among them being the most critical piece: confidentiality.

Career Planning Usually Involves a Bit of Risk

Schuyler reflects on flubbing a student government stump speech in college, while admitting that public speaking is today "one of the most exciting and satisfying parts of [her] job."

Jared RedickAugust 2, 2015Risk Taking, Conquering Fears, Career PlanningComment

Spencer Stuart Dishes on "Making the Best [Career] Transition"

It's not rocket science, but it is a lot of intention, preparation, and cross-platform career messaging clarity.

Here's a sneak peek from the search firm's August 2015 "Career Advice" column, demonstrating that good planning is particularly helpful for the stealth job seeker:

Jared RedickAugust 1, 2015Career Transition, executive search, Spencer Stuart, Career Planning, Career MessagingComment

Is Apple's Famously Flat Structure Really Flat? And What Can That Mean for Smart Startups?

"Apple's structure allows for rapid decision-making at the top and unwavering discipline and efficient execution at the bottom, both vital in this era of ever faster product cycles."

Jared RedickJuly 31, 2015Product Development, Supply Chain, Venture Capital, Organizational Structure, Apple, Tech StartupsComment

80/20 Rule Alive and Well for First-Time Tech Board Members: Korn Ferry Institute Report

Put another way: 80% of first-time tech board members who participated in Korn Ferry Institute's research landed a board seat via their networks.

Too many otherwise successful executives and senior professionals downplay or never think about the role of networking while job searching, let alone the task of securing a board seat. Does the 80/20 rule win again?

Jared RedickJuly 30, 2015Tech Boards, Fortune 500, Board of Directors, Silicon Valley Boards of DirectorsComment

New Data from Heidrick & Struggles for C-suite Members Considering a Fortune 500 Board Directorship

But the question is a good one, because every journey begins with a single step.

If you're thinking what a Fortune 500 board directorship might look like, Heidrick & Struggles yesterday released their Four Boardroom Trends to Watch. The downloadable publication presents an interesting breakdown including new seats filled, average age of directors, percentage of directors who are current or former CEOs and CFOs, and more.

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