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Defining The Business Value Of Technology
June 16, 1998
I'm contemplating a career move in order to keep myself from becoming too
technology-focused. I'm 37, have a master's degree in computer systems management, more than
10 years of experience and 4 different industry certifications. My current employer is small and
has stopped growing. I'd like to move into management or project management. While my
technology skills are current today, that probably will not always be the case. How should I
approach my search, with a goal of landing a position of or leading to CIO or other senior
management?
It's not that you're asking too much; it sounds like you're very focused on your goal
and the outcome of your next position. It's just that you haven't done any level-setting of your
expectations. The CIO of VP role in a Fortune 500 company is almost always going to focus on
someone who can bring that strategic and practical experience. No way around it: You should be
working with well-regarded retained search firms as well as contingency firms of the same
regard that may have inroads with companies with good opportunities. In terms of age and
salary, I don't view your age as a deterrent; the market has actually shifted to appreciating the
seasoned executive, and in my opinion, your compensation is below market, which puts you in an
attractive position from an employer's perspective.
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