Occupation
Chief Executives
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
$213,990 medianGraduate degree
O*NET 31.0 · 11-1011.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.
- 02Organize or approve promotional campaigns.
- 03Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.
- 04Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites.
- 05Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
- 06Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations.
- 07Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
- 08Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
- 09Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.
- 10Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
- 11Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.
- 12Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints or violations of laws, or testify at such hearings.
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What the posting will be called
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Chief Operating Officer (COO)PresidentChief Diversity Officer (CDO)Chief Information Officer (CIO)Chief Technical Officer (CTO)Executive DirectorExecutive Vice President (EVP)Operations Vice President (Operations VP)
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Knowledge the job leans on
Administration and ManagementPersonnel and Human ResourcesEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceEconomics and AccountingPublic Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsSales and Marketing
Skills that carry over from service
Judgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingManagement of Personnel ResourcesSystems EvaluationCoordinationManagement of Financial ResourcesSocial PerceptivenessSystems Analysis