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Via: Sadagopan's weblog on Emerging Thoughts, Technologies, Ideas, Trends

Top headhunter James M. Citrin on how to build a great career now A brief but powerful set of advice.The state of the hiring market: We're in the healthiest place we've been in the 10 years I've been in the business. There's balance between experiential value and potential value. Hiring companies want a proven track record of success coupled with indications that the person will continue to learn and build on her experiences. Best places to work now to get to the next level: I tell MBAs and middle managers this all the time: Do not underestimate the power of the brand you're associated with. Go blue chip earlier in your career. It's like going to a great university. It's great taking entrepreneurial risk, but you have to establish a track record at one of these recognizable companies. Here are some businesses that fit that bill and why.Microsoft--It's moving toward much more of a general management philosophy. Seven business units with full P&Ls and general managers. This has the potential to be the GE for tech leaders of the 21st century.Dell--Hiring companies love its degree of growth, its bias for analysis and measurement, and its quantitative management. Its direct-to- customer model is one that many companies across all industries are trying to move toward.