Ask the Recruiter: Being from the other side shouldnt hurt job prospects
Question: I have spent much of my career as a Capitol Hill staffer, working on the Democratic side. Will that affect my chances of landing an association senior staff job in government relations now that the Republicans are in control? Leonard PfeifferManaging DirectorLeonard Pfeiffer & Company
Read MoreAssociated Builders looks to industry for its new CEO
Trade group replaces retiring head Kirk Pickerel, who led ABC for 10 years, with Lend Lease executive Mark Bellaman Associated Builders and Contractors has opted for an industry veteran, rather than an association leader, to replace longtime CEO Kirk Pickerel.
Read MoreCatching up: Former restaurant association leader seeks Oval Office
Herman Cain, having turned around burger and pizza chains, says U.S. is being burned by arrogance, reckless spending. Cain
Read MoreExperts say association governance hurt by large boards
Boards of excessive size slow decision-making, discourage involvement and can lead to rubber stamping others decisions When it comes to your board of directors, smaller is better, experts say, and most association boards are simply too big.
Read MoreFinancial lobbyist attributes success to bipartisan basics
Accountant-turned-advocate for financial industry says thriving in lobbying takes honesty, accuracy and prompt customer service Scott Talbott is the jack-of-all-trades at Financial Services Roundtable.
Read MoreNational Retail Federation names French chief lobbyist
Prospect of more involvement in legislative and policy issues, chance to reunite with former boss Shay, draws French from IFA French
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