Well-rounded candidates show track record in multiple areas, from management to communications and international relations BeallFifer Great careers don't just happen. Top association executives seek out experiences to expand their skills and knowledge, and add new achievements to their resumes. Search committees want to know "how many tools in the tool kit" a candidate brings to the table, said executive recruiter Denise Grant of Russell Reynolds Associates. The more successes someone has in different areas, the better, she said. "What you want to do is develop a track record of proven accomplishments. … That's what enables you to move up and take the next job,"… Read More