Careers Angel Profile: Graham Willis
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| Name | Graham Willis |
|---|---|
| Email Address | willisgr@optusnet.com.au |
| Industries/Sectors | Consultancy |
| Employer | Russell Reynolds Associates |
| Position | Director |
| Experience | 20-25 years (approx.) |
| Degree | Geography (graduated in 1975) |
| Other Qualifications | |
| Internships | N/A |
| Information | I've had a number of careers. I started in Oil Exploration (4 yrs), moved to consulting (5yrs) and then to Retail Banking (Operations) for a further 4 yrs. Then into the IT Industry running a large consulting and systems integration outfit. After 4 years there, into the current career of Recruiting. A mix of line roles and consulting roles in a range of industries. |
| Things I Wish I'd Known | The fact that 'settling' on one company or even industry is not required. Do things that you enjoy and stop doing them when for whatever reason you don't. Your network is VERY important and is always larger than you think. |