Winning executive-level resumes tout accomplishment
Executive recruiters, association search committees are not looking for summaries of experience, they want evidence of leadership Tessier and Riklan Every executive needs a killer resume, but what makes for a good resume for most association employees won't cut it when applying for jobs near or at the top.
Read MoreASAE names diversity scholars
ASAE has announced the 12 recipients of its Diversity Education Leadership Program for 2016-18. The program helps members of minority groups advance to executive positions in association management. It is supported exclusively by the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau. "DELP is a wonderful program that gives professionals an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and leadership skills. Past DELP scholars have created an ongoing stream of talented association executives with proven leadership skills," said ASAE CEO John Graham.
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Chicago's Forum Forward to include more engagement
Showcase event for Association Forum brings hundreds of association professionals for education, networking, brainstorming Mason Now in its third year, the Association Forum's Forum Forward is continuing to evolve, with organizers promising an event that will be more interactive than ever.
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CEOs want to know not only your successes, but failures
Association heads give favorite questions to ask candidates for senior staff jobs, with many wanting to know about handling adversity
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Downs sees sweet success in steering candy group to focus on advocacy
CEO's recipe for gaining consensus on new strategic plan and dues increase included recruiting company leaders for board, task forcesA room filled with candy is one of the perks of John Downs' job at NCA. June is National Candy Month, and John Downs wants to make sure people know it—especially people who work on Capitol Hill.
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Executive recruiters share what they like to ask CEO candidates
Also warn rehearsed answers often backfire Related content CEOs want to know not only your successes, but failures
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