The Role of a Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
by Fred Coon, CEO Sometimes called a Chief Strategist, the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) is responsible for creating and executing corporate strategic initiatives. Their job ... Read More >>
From Fired to Hired – Interview Tips after Firing
By: Fred Coon, Chairman, CEO So you’ve been fired. Congratulations, you’re now a member of the common masses. Nearly everyone has been fired at least once ... Read More >>
Fred Coon Quoted in Forbes Article
Fred Coon, CEO and Founder of Cooper & Coon, was quoted recently in a Forbes article about the state of Phoenix businesses. In the article, ... Read More >>
Get Social – Get Employed
by Fred Coon, CEO Do you have a Facebook account? Sure you do. How about Twitter? Probably. You likely have Google+ and LinkedIn, if you’re ... Read More >>
Middle Management Escape Plan
by Fred Coon, CEO There are three ways to escape from middle management: you can go up to the higher echelons; you can go down ... Read More >>
No Gold Watch! Preparing for a Layoff
by Fred Coon, CEO “Unbelievable!” you exclaim. “Thirteen years of my life, and they let me go like it was nothing!” It happened to me… ... Read More >>
Showing Executive Qualities
By: Fred Coon, Chairman, CEO Are you hitting the marks? (“The what?” you ask.) The marks. When actors are on stage, they have to be in ... Read More >>
Got You Covered! Cover Letter Tips
By: Fred Coon, Chairman, CEO Do you let other people read your cover letter? Would you be embarrassed to do so? Is it dull, pedantic, conventional, ... Read More >>
The Interview Road Map, Part Three – Company Information
By: Fred Coon, Chairman, CEO After studying parts one and two of the interview road map, has it occurred to you that you already know the ... Read More >>
Coon and Temple Offer Career Advice for Recruiters/HR
Fred Coon and Bill Temple recently spoke with Ziprecruiter about the recruiting profession. Written by Matt Krumrie, the article titled, “Career Tips for Recruiters: How ... Read More >>