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The key in career development success is in acquiring the right
blend of skills. To achieve a coveted “C” level position,
successful executives recommend the following plan of action:
- Formal business acumen is important. Acquire excellent financial
management skills, as your backbone. Take classes in accounting and
finance.
- Critical thinking is essential. Get your MBA earlier rather
than later.
- Learn to lead by observing and absorbing the professional skill
that aren't taught in college.
- Develop a network of professionals in all fields.
- Never Stop Learning--seek out conferences and continuing
education opportunities among other opportunities. Not only do you
continue to learn, but you it enables you to continue to build your
valuable professional network of leaders
- Seek out high level executive mentors who can help you gain
exposure and perspective
"Formal business acumen is important," said JillXan Donnelly, president
of CareerWomen.com and MBACareers.com. "Acquire excellent financial
management skills as your backbone. Take classes in accounting and
finance. Critical thinking is essential. Get your MBA earlier rather
than later."
For additional job, career and
employment information visit CareerWomen.com,
DiversitySearch.com, MBACareers.com, and CareerExposure.com. Search
for a job, post your resume, career news and more...
Source: © The
Career Exposure Network™
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Posted on November 10, 2009 1:12:00 PM PST
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