How to Prepare Yourself for a Board Interview
If you have made it to the interview you should assume that you and they (the organisation) think you are qualified to do the role.
Board CV Guidelines You Should Follow
For many, the process of writing a CV is the first thing they do when looking for a role – whether they are looking for
Board Applications: How are Candidates Graded?
When it comes to board applications, do you know how candidates are graded? In my previous article, I started with a series about compiling board
Board Applications: Supporting Statement
Writing Board Applications is an intricate and time-consuming process. In this article, I want to take you through the first of three documents you should
What to Do When a Recruiter Calls You About a Board Appointment
I have written before about using search firms to find a board appointment. That implies that you approach a recruitment firm to help you find
Finding and Responding to NED Advertisements
Over 10% of current board members stated that they were appointed to their most recent board via an advertised role. That might seem like a
Using Advertisements to Find a Board Role: Contacting the Advertiser
I have probably received 1000+ phone calls from prospective board candidates in my time. The vast majority say something like “I just saw your advertisement.
Using Advertisements to Find a Board Role: Before You Contact the Advertiser
At some point in your board search you might find yourself looking at an advertisement for a board role that seems perfect for you. Your
Using Search Firms to Get a Board Appointment
I have written many times about the value of personal connections, especially your weak ties, in gaining a board appointment. But personal connections are not