cameron kinston associates

08/11/2020

AS THE NEXT DOOR OPENS IN YOUR CAREER, YOU WILL KNOW IF YOUR CURRENT JOB WAS THE CATALYST FOR THE JOB CHANGE!

Too many times we talk to a lot of executives who are unhappy in their present role, or feel stuck and are concerned their job is not taking their career where they want. Our response is generally, "you won't know if you are in a good or bad job until you get the next job!" In other words, when you walk through the next door in your career you will know whether the job you are currently in has been good, or bad for your career - based on the next role you take. Be patient, do your current job well, and let your career mature.

08/03/2020

Executive Assessment + Executive Search = Building the right organization for tomorrow

When an opening at the C-Suite occurs today, many companies today tend to fill key executive openings with a direct back-fill without thinking through the entire management team and how the entire Executive Leadership Team (ELT) fits together given the challenges companies face.

We all know that we are operating in rapidly changing corporate environments these days where the goals and objectives of companies can change every 12-18 months. When key jobs come open at the CXO/ELT level, best practice is to step back and make sure that the position(s) in question are not just changed out or replaced in kind. Proactive CEO’s tend to take the opportunity to think through the organization dynamics and executive team against what the new requirements for the company are.

At CKA, we have been brought in by many of our clients (CEO and Boards) to perform an executive assessment when senior level changes occur. Our charter has been to do a deep dive assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the ELT. Given the changes to the team (and potentially to the business plan), we make sure that the team and new position is aligned properly to the ongoing goals and objectives of the company. This is becoming a best practice and it just makes good business sense. Then when CKA performs the executive search for the new leader, all constituents agree as to exactly what skills and competencies should be brought into the company.

Our experience is that executives actually enjoy our process and feedback, and organizations become stronger and more focused as a result.

For more information about executive assessments when changing key members of the Executive Leadership Team contact us at [email protected].

07/22/2020

Proud to present diversified final slate for VP, FP&A for Global Software Company. 66% Diversity candidates!

07/13/2020

We are proud to announce a completed search for the Director of Sales Finance for a $300M Texas-based, PE owned software company. 51 Days Launch to Hire. &A

06/09/2015

IPO stocks aren't always get rich quick investments. Shake Shack is booming, but many others aren't this year.

12/17/2014

We hope your holiday season is merry and bright

10/10/2014

Economic anxiety amid a dwindling oil and gas industry is raising difficult questions about the future. It is also shaping a Senate race in which a Democrat is seeking re-election in a state long dominated by Republicans.

10/07/2014

First impressions can make a huge difference, and often that means a review of your resume. Here is a great piece from Business Insider on how to ensure that you are putting your best face forward.

VIDEO: Here are quick and easy tips that will help anyone make their resume stand out when applying for a job.

10/06/2014

According to this article from CNN, less than half of Americans polled would move internationally for work. Which side are you on?

A new international survey found 64% of us said we would. But folks from some countries are far more eager to cross borders for a job -- the French and Dutch among them. But Americans, Brits and Germans are less eager than most. Where would foreigners most like to go for work? The United States tops…

09/17/2014

Ever wonder what went wrong in your last job interview? These are 5 common mistakes to avoid, ensuring you are seriously considered for the desired position.

07/22/2014

A great article that offers perspective of what the future job landscape in the U.S. will look like. How important do you think vocational training is relative to a traditional university education?

Economic mobility is alive and well for Americans who pursue technical or practical training. The U.S. economy's future could lie along the career paths of welders, nurses and franchise owners.