Career Articles and Career Blog by Kathryn Ullrich Associates

Author:	Kathryn Ullrich	Created:	3/19/2010 1:53 PM
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'Getting to the Top' a finalist in USA Book News' "Best Books 2010"

By Kathryn Ullrich on 11/12/2010 3:35 PM

Getting to the Top is an award-winning finalist in the 'Business: Careers' category of the “Best Books 2010” Awards, sponsored by USA Book News

http://www.usabooknews.com/bestbooks2010.html

Getting to the Top: Strategies for Career Success

By Kathryn Ullrich on 8/6/2010 1:03 PM

As an executive recruiter in Silicon Valley, I worry about the next generation of leaders. One CEO during the dot.com rush asked me to talk with his Director of Marketing about talent needed in marketing. The Director of Marketing had joined this start-up company straight out of business school. She was smart; however, I realized that what the company really needed was a VP Marketing with leadership experience. This need for leadership development is not uncommon in entrepreneurial companies.

Resume Tips from an Executive Recruiter Perspective

By Kathryn Ullrich on 4/27/2010 3:15 PM

Here is a summary of the most common resume advice based on the hundreds of executive resumes I look at in a month.

Top Ten Lists for 2010

By Kathryn Ullrich on 2/27/2010 1:28 PM

Here I share my projections/trends in David Letterman Top Ten style: Top Ten Trends in the Job Market and, for those who are unemployed, Top Ten Tips for Getting a Job.

Entrepreneurial Ingenuity

By Kathryn Ullrich on 9/1/2009 2:16 PM

Successful entrepreneurs would say that it's times like these when fortunes are made. Companies and individuals need to evaluate how they can create advantage in a changing market. I wrote this Entrepreneurial Ingenuity article primarily from an individual job seeker's perspective but similar concepts can be applied to large, mid-cap, or start-up businesses looking to capitalize in today's changing landscape.

One way for firms to capitalize is to bring in A talent during a recovering economy. Strong employees often stay with employees during down cycles though they may prefer finding employment elsewhere. Coming out of the dot.com recession, companies took advantage of this by wooing top notch talent.

Crystal Ball Projections for 2009

By Kathryn Ullrich on 1/3/2009 2:34 PM

Even as an optimist I foresee at least two quarters of the economy declining before we might even begin to detect improvements – and longer on Wall Street. We see this already with daily announcements of major job losses across industries. However, despite the job losses, job seekers and businesses trying to remain afloat can find some sectors with a glimmer of growth and hope. It is a matter of looking for the opportunities and positioning yourself with the skills for these new roles.

Think Growth, Not Self-Preservation

By Kathryn Ullrich on 12/5/2008 2:30 PM

“Self-preservation is the worst mistake a CEO can make,” shared StrongMail CEO Sam Cece at the most recent Getting to the Top program at Stanford Graduate School of Business. “The role of the CEO is growth of a business and if the CEO is worried about self-preservation, he cannot be effective at growing the company. Just like the fastest race car drivers on the track, the best CEOs need to go for it. If you make decisions based on keeping your job, you will get crushed.”

Assessing the Right Candidate

By Kathryn Ullrich on 9/15/2008 2:27 PM

In these market conditions, companies find it important to hire the right person for a position. I have watched as clients use candidate assessment tools, appreciating the input the tools provide in the hiring process. This article shares the value of assessment tools and what to look for in choosing one for your hiring needs.

8 Trends for 2008

By Kathryn Ullrich on 2/12/2008 2:23 PM

Recruiting can often be a leading indicator of general market conditions and at the beginning of this year the recruiting industry is seeing strong demand. In fact, our business in 2008 is starting with a bang, including a back-log of searches desired by former and new clients. The consulting industry can also be a predictor of technology or discretionary spending by businesses and our consulting clients are starting the year with hiring needs. Even Financial Services businesses, whether consulting firms targeting the sector or financial institutions, are experiencing growth outside the mortgage markets. Pundits may still approach the year more cautiously with broader implications of the mortgage industry meltdown’s impact on the economy though I tend to remain optimistic about the future for the year. The remainder of this article shares my 8 thoughts and predictions for 2008.

A Case for Flexibility in the Workplace

By Kathryn Ullrich on 12/15/2007 2:20 PM

The labor market, especially in Silicon Valley, has been in high gear this year especially as we finish with a busy end of year. Employees have had high demand for talented workers with the right industry, domain and functional expertise. I attended a Department of Labor program about flexibility in the workplace. There I learned of the anticipated long term future labor shortage with ideas for the immediate and long term that companies can do to attract and retain talent, with bottom line improved financial performance for the company.