What is an Interim Executive?
An interim executive is a person who has successfully operated at senior management level within an organisation during their permanent career who has then made the conscious decision to make interim management their chosen career.
However to be a success as an interim executive is not guaranteed. Paul Wilson, MD of Aster Interim takes up the story “The realities of being an interim manager are sometimes a little different from the romantic notion some people have of becoming interim managers and operating as their own boss.
For example, it is highly likely that interim executives will need to work away from home, particularly in the early stages of their interim career. As a result, it is important that this factor has been fully considered by all members of the family group upfront as it can put stresses and strains on relationships that were previously not present.
Secondly, it can be a lonely profession being away from home, staying in hotel rooms can become monotonous after a while.
Thirdly and perhaps one of the most vital considerations is job security or should I say the lack of it. Whilst working on one assignment an interim executive knows that every day worked is a day closer to completion of the assignment and therefore they need to constantly market their CV amongst interim providers and their network of contacts. This is hard work and significant multi-tasking is required.
There are lots of other issues to consider as well such as financial security, becoming involved in company politics and sometimes operating at a level below that of your permanent career".
Have we put you off yet? If not, then give Aster Interim a call because you’re the type of candidate we are looking for!
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