I follow the Recruiter Uncensored blog, and a recent post “Pay Attention to Bad Press,” although targeted to recruiters, contains valuable information for job search candidates.
Companies are hiring CFOs and other senior executives to solve problems … not because they are trying to fill an empty corner office with a lovely view and a name plate on the door. Companies with problems who find themselves the recipient of some bad press … may be perfect targets for you … if you bring evidence that you know how to take away their pain.
Value is in the eyes of the beholder. Offering a marketable value proposition proving you can take away pain while delivering quantifiable impacts, make you quite valuable.
Cindy,
Great advice for anyone, really. We need more problem-solvers at all level, and most certainly in the CFO seat in an organization. Well said!