The Four Critical Signs of Job Growth

In his just released book, Lose the Resume, Land the Job, Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison says no one gets ahead without proving career progression.

It's the major bragging point executives use for getting ahead—proving that they, in fact, have gotten ahead. But what do companies really look for as proof of critical career progression?

According to Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison's new book, Lose the Resume, Land the Job, the savvy leaders are pointing out their global expertise and a handful of other key experiences and skill sets. Based on research and experience at a firm that has placed millions over several decades, Burnison highlights four so-called "knockout punches." Here is the second in a series of interviews on his thoughts. 

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