What they do
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
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Also called: |
CEO (Chief Executive Officer), Chief Diversity Officer (CDO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Technical Officer (CTO), Executive Director, Executive Vice President (EVP), Operations Vice President (Operations VP), President
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Wages
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Vermont - 2023 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
$ 45.25 |
$94,120 |
25% |
$ 58.01 |
$120,650 |
Median |
$ 75.66 |
$157,370 |
75% |
$111.83 |
$232,610 |
90% |
$115.00+ |
$239,200+ |
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Average |
$ 94.08 |
$195,690 |
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Industries of Employment
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
| 25% |
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
| 11% |
- Management of companies and enterprises
| 5% |
- Local government, excluding education and hospitals
| 5% |
- Educational services; state, local, and private
| 5% |
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Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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- Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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- Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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- Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
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Skills
People in this career often have these skills: |
- Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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- Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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- Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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- Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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- Management of Financial Resources
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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- Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Leadership
Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
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- Initiative
Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
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- Persistence
Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
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- Analytical Thinking
Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
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- Achievement/Effort
Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
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Tasks
On the job, you would: |
- Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
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- Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
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- Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
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- Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
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- Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.
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Projected Employment
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Vermont |
2020 employment |
1,069 |
2030 employment |
1,068 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
-0.0% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
72 |
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Education and Experience:
- Typical education needed for entry
Bachelor's degree
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- Work experience in a related occupation
5 years or more
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
- Physical activity is Somewhat Important
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Job Zone
Extensive Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(8.0 and above) - A typical worker will require
over 4 years up to and including 10 years or more
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have? |
Education level | | Percent of U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree or post-MA certificate | | 12% |
Master's degree or post-BA certificate | | 46% |
Bachelor's degree | | 32% |
Associate's degree | | 5% |
Certificate or some college, no degree | | 0% |
High school diploma or equivalent | | 4% |
Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
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Abilities
People in this career often have talent in: |
- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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- Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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- Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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- Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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Work Activities
In general, what you might do: |
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
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- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
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- Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
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Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day: |
- Direct financial operations.
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- Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.
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- Prepare operational budgets.
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- Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.
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- Develop organizational policies or programs.
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Other Resources
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- CareerOneStop
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- O*NET Online
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