Top 3 Job Search Portals in the US

Top 3 Job Search Portals in the US

Searching for a job can be a frustrating experience. Even after all of the stress and effort that went into finding a job opening, there is never a guarantee that you will get an interview, let alone the job. This is where online job search portals could help out....

Spotlight on the Chief Diversity Officer

Spotlight on the Chief Diversity Officer

The chief diversity officer (CDO) of a large or publicly traded firm is the senior executive in charge of everything related to diversity, equity and inclusion – otherwise referred to as DEI. And, according to human resources (HR) directors worldwide, there is nothing...

Executive vs. Non-Executive

Executive vs. Non-Executive

What is the difference in the corporate hierarchy of Directors? When it comes to Executive and Non-Executive Director (NED) roles, many students, mid-level employees and even senior-level managers are unsure of the differences and overlaps. In this article, we look at...

What does a CLO do?

What does a CLO do?

The most impactful legal expert at a large or publicly traded firm is called the chief legal officer, or CLO. He or she acts at all times with a view to minimising legal risk within their organisation, by keeping its board of directors and other senior executives...

Transition from a VP Position to a CFO Role

Transition from a VP Position to a CFO Role

Moving from a Vice President (VP) position to a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role can be a challenging and enriching experience.  While many VPs may already have the determining factors that can increase their chances of transitioning to the role, the CFO...

Your Preparation for the CCO Role, Sorted

Your Preparation for the CCO Role, Sorted

As the head of compliance at your organisation, you will be assuming one of the most critical positions on the management team. Yes, the chief compliance officer (CCO) oversees everything to do with compliance within a company – from laws and regulatory requirements,...

Heading up the HR Department

Heading up the HR Department

The role of a chief human resources officer (CHRO) involves overseeing all of a company’s staff management and labour-relations practices. According to technological research and consulting firm Gartner, just a few of the trends and priorities you may find yourself...

Walking into the CRO role

Walking into the CRO role

A chief revenue officer (CRO), not to be confused with the digital marketing term “conversion rate optimisation”, is the person at a company who heads up all the processes that bring in money. These can range from sales, pricing and the marketing function, to any form...

The CMO career choice

The CMO career choice

A chief marketing officer, or CMO, is the C-suite individual who is hired to implement all of a company’s marketing initiatives. Once employed within this executive-level role, you will need to show that you are boosting the incoming revenue of the company by...

The Asset that is a Chief Technology Officer

The Asset that is a Chief Technology Officer

  When browsing chief technology officer (CTO) positions on a jobs board, the following basic requirements will become evident to you: a three-year National Diploma or Bachelors degree in ICT, or an ICT-related qualification; and 10 to 15 years of experience in...

The Role of the CIO

The Role of the CIO

A chief information officer (CIO) is the executive-level person at a company who manages its information technology (IT) systems and other forms of internal infrastructure. Although some people believe a CIO and a chief technology officer (CTO) is one and the same...

Becoming a COO – how to set the operational direction

Becoming a COO – how to set the operational direction

Depending on the specific territory in which you reside, the head operational role of a firm is either labelled the chief operating officer (COO), or the vice president of operations (VPO). Here’s why taking on this position means you’ll play a critical part in your...

Creating Value in the CFO Role

Creating Value in the CFO Role

A chief financial officer, or CFO, is required to have secured a unique blend of academic qualifications and business experience to take a company’s financial standing from survival to thriving. Here’s what you need to know before pursing this career path. Take on the...

So you want to be a CEO?

So you want to be a CEO?

What does a CEO role entail today, against a backdrop of uncertain markets and challenging economic times? Then, even if you’re sure of the specs on paper, how will your unique personality traits enable you to thrive in this, the working world’s most demanding of...

The Burnout Battle: How High-Level Executives Can Win the War

How to Know if or when You Should Change Your Job

How To Know If or When You Should Change Your Job By Grabjobs As humans, our interest in career matters can change over time. What we may have liked doing the past year or decade may no longer carry any interest or the same level of relevance to a person anymore. This...

Job Search Portals in South Africa

Job Search Portals in South Africa

Below are some resources to help you find your next job in South Africa. What are the best job search portals in South Africa? 1 ExecutivePlacements.com 2 Grabjobs.coLooking for jobs in South Africa? Whether you’re on the lookout for a full-time, part-time, internship...

Dos and Don’ts of Interviewing

Dos and Don’ts of Interviewing

When going for an interview, do you feel stressed? Are you concerned that you are unable to communicate effectively, to get your point across? Are you apprehensive about not meeting the requirements that the panel are looking for? These are common concerns for most...

Landing an executive job

Landing an executive job

How to create a career plan to land Executive role you want. Employment as we know it has changed. As a professional, you need to rethink and evolve executive job search strategies, making it your goal to commit to establishing and executing a career plan that will...