From the CEO: How to stand out
Q&A with CEO and BI-alumnus: Runar Hollevik
What skills will be “currency” in business over the next five years, and why?
Leading and engaging people in an unsettled world with enough insight to understand how to build a team with strong competence and knowledge, will be absolutely crucial. In addition, customer and market understanding, trend spotting and logistics across sectors and cultures will be decisive. Curiosity about technological opportunities will also be a key skill.
Which qualities do you value most in employees when building strong teams?
I value personal qualities and self-awareness, the ability to understand how to build strong teams and a performance culture. I also look for willingness to contribute, a strong sense of responsibility, openness and sound values. Specialist expertise is important as well: being the best at what engages you, standing out and standing for something.
What is your best tip for being noticed in a pile of applications?
To make an impression, you have to stand out: build a clear profile and become really good at something that motivates you and that is important for the company and the industry.You need to show interest, drive and understanding of the company, take initiative and never give up.
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