How to be number one

When it comes to any job there’s a number that everyone aspires to become: one.

The numero uno position comes under many titles – from manager to director to simply the big boss – but essentially the role is the same.

If your career reaches this heady height you’ll normally be a senior executive preparing reports and assisting with the formation of the company strategy, as well as overseeing the all-important balance sheets and income statements.

So what does it take to be an effective number one?

Knowledge

This means knowing not only the company inside out but also the financial and consumer trends in its particular business sector.

While it’s unlikely you’ll know everything if this is a role at a new organisation, you should come to the interview prepared with homework on the company, gleaned from its website and published accounts.

Some form of SWOT analysis and fresh ideas for moving the business forward are also likely to be well received.

Connections

How much added value do you bring in terms of business connections?

Many companies will be looking to their number one to have strong and extended networks.

This is so they can potentially tap into the knowledge base of the community, as well as be open to growth opportunities, such as inward investment.

Added extras

Do you have additional skills outside of your sector – perhaps you have transferrable experience in HR, the legal world or digital uptake? Be sure to flag these up in your CV and at your interview.

They bring additional quality to the role over and above the expected technical know-how.

Ambition

Top executives have high aspirations for both themselves and their company.

This means, alongside encouraging long-term stability, integrity and sustainability, you should not shy away from innovative ways to encourage growth in the short and long term.

Remember, too, that many top executives will go on to be the CEO of the entire organisation, so having ambition and extra skill sets is bound to be invaluable.

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Posted on November 22, 2018