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Pathway: Business & Office Management
Job: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Job Description
Chief executive officers (CEO) plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate the operations of an organization and its major departments or programs. In addition to the CEO, other titles – such as board chair, president, vice president, school superintendent, county administrator, and tax commissioner are found in businesses, corporations, nonprofit institutions, governments, and organizations.
Necessary Education
Varies, dependent on the position responsibilities. Many top executives have a Bachelor’s or higher degree.
Helpful High School Courses
English, Mathematics, Business courses
Working Conditions
- Typically have spacious offices and support staff
- Long hours and considerable travel are often required
- Schedule usually involves attending meetings and conferences
Salary Range
- 2003, Delaware average annual salary,
$114,940
- 2003, Delaware average hourly wages,
$55.26
Career Ladder Information
- Experienced managers whose accomplishments prove strong leadership qualities and the ability to improve the efficiency or competitive position of an organization will have the best opportunities
- Experience in international economics, marketing, information systems, and knowledge of several languages may also be beneficial, due to an increasingly global economy
- Many top executive positions are filled by promoting experienced, lower level managers when an opening occurs. Many are promoted from within an organization
- Advancement may be accelerated by participation in training programs and keeping up with the latest developments in the field
Personal Qualities and Interests
You:
- Have highly developed personal skills
- Are an analytical thinker and are able to evaluate large amounts of information and numerous factors
- Communicate clearly and persuasively
- Possess leadership qualities, self-confidence, motivation, decisiveness, flexibility, sound business judgment, and determination
Did you know?
- Top executives are among the highest paid workers. However, salary levels vary significantly depending upon the level of managerial responsibility, length of service, and type, size, and location of the employer
- In addition to salaries, total compensation may include stock options, dividends, and other performance bonuses. Additional benefits – such as the use of company cars and executive dining room privileges, may also be provided
Additional Information
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