Effect of Digital Transformation on C-Level Profiles

The formula of success in high-level recruitment is hidden not only in the company but also in the talent and experience of the candidate. The real success is triggered by evaluating talent in the right positions.

Finding the suitable candidate for the right position in the correct company, and the steps taken in the name of talent management ensures a sustainable success for both the company and senior professionals.

Productivity, sustainability, innovation, change management have become the priorities of today's business world. Following the trends and understanding the time, leads the job seeking high-level professionals and firms in a hunt for talent. Fast adapting to unclear economic conditions and mixed geography are the new trends of C level professionals. Now professionals are focusing on the result rather than the details of the everyday operations, and they want the help of an independent board member of the executive board to guide them with an objective eye.

Combining intelligence and emotional intelligence with creative thinking and adapting this mentality in company culture are among the new trends of management involvement. The number one subject of a long-standing business market is Digital Transformation and Compatible Managers. Firms are creating and investing in Chief Digital Officer (CDO) or Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) positions responsible for the digital transformation.

About ten years ago, the technology wind turned into a storm that shook corporate life as well as everyday life from its foundation stones. The Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector is one of the most popular sectors today. Many organizations have fallen into the strains of establishing the right balance between traditional business models and digital strategies. Over time, the companies that successfully managed both arms together survived the storm and continued to grow. In addition, companies have begun to find incentives for new entrepreneurs to create techno-city platforms in universities and to make technology, innovation and R&D oriented initiatives.

Having a large social and business network is now more important than ever

Having a large business and social network benefits high-level professionals not only when looking for a job, but also on unexpected conditions at many points in life. In particular, your chances of being on the radar of higher-level profile-focused talent hunters increase. Moreover, it will also contribute to accelerating processes and accessibility. Giving importance to sociality as well as active business life, sports and social activities are helping to expand networks. Indirectly increasing the efficiency of professionals in business life.

Not only top-level candidates but also companies are under surveillance

Now, even top-level candidates want more than salaries from companies. They expect the firms to represent their values, to be loyal and transparent. They want to have detailed information about the firm before the meeting. In some cases, if the company is open to the public, the person in the CFO position can review the company's finances and participate in business negotiations, and even want to know the company's stream and profitability before the interview.

Sector profile expectations

Well-equipped candidates and successful companies are free to express their preferences in business applications. For example; Since the Healthcare, Energy and Telecom sectors are regulated sectors, expectations from the candidates are generally favoured by professionals who are also experienced in the regulated sector. Likewise, fast consumption, retail and pharmaceutical sectors are dynamic sectors, so they are also evaluating dynamic profiles. Since the banking and insurance sector is a dynamic sector in itself, they prefer to evaluate the professions from the same sector. However, innovative companies always leave their doors open to the radical transitions of highly specially equipped professionals.

Article written by Burcu Havlucuoglu, Principal, Page Executive

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