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Writer's pictureTara Forster Sowa

What Does It Take? Understanding How Executives Evaluate Employment Opportunities


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Attracting top talent is crucial for businesses, especially for C-Suite roles. Finding the right CEO, COO, CFO, or other high-level executive is critical to an organization's success, and it's important to understand what these candidates are looking for in a role.


Today we’ll explore some key criteria senior financial officers look for when evaluating potential roles. By tailoring your recruitment strategies accordingly, you will be better positioned to attract top talent and assemble a team who can steer your organization toward success.


Competitive Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive pay and benefits are significant but not the sole factors.

  • Provide detailed information on salary ranges, bonuses, and financial incentives.

  • Highlight unique benefits like stock options, profit-sharing plans, or retirement planning.

  • Ensure your compensation packages are competitive within the industry.


Company Reputation and Stability

  • Candidates value organizations with strong financial standing and positive industry reputations.

  • Emphasize financial achievements, industry accolades, and positive media coverage.

  • Highlight partnerships or collaborations with prominent institutions and notable industry awards.

  • Acknowledge potential challenges to demonstrate honesty and transparency.

Challenging and Meaningful Work

  • C-Suite officers seek roles that provide intellectual stimulation and opportunities to significantly impact the organization's overall performance.

  • Emphasize the complexity and importance of the work, such as strategic decision-making, overseeing major projects, and driving innovation.

  • Share success stories of previous executives who led significant initiatives to successful outcomes.

  • Address concerns about excessive workloads by discussing support systems and resources to ensure a healthy work-life balance.


Opportunities for Professional Development

  • While C-Suite executives are at the top of their careers, they are still mindful about keeping fresh and up to date with new technologies and industry developments

  • Opportunities for career continuous professional development are welcomed

  • Be transparent about growth opportunities and the company's support for professional development.


By positioning your recruitment strategies to align with these specifications, you'll be more apt to attract top C-Suite talent and build a leadership team that drives your organization toward success. If you’re ready to hire a senior finance or C-Suite leader, or just need help with your talent acquisition strategy, get in touch to arrange a quick chat. Email Paul, Brent, Troy, or Tara, or give us a call at 519-673-3463 or 416-847-0036.

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