Recruiter from a consumer products company reached out about a corporate strategy position. First time down this path, what are the typical pitfalls folks encounter and any beyond the usual questions?

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Key question is where do you want to end up? In some organizations, corporate strategy is proving ground for future business unit GM candidates. In others it’s primarily about running the annual corporate strategy process, and they’re looking for lifers.

It’s a cliche, but before going down the path, write your personal spec of what you want to find at the end

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