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What happens after you submit your Board Application

What happens after you submit your Board Application
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  • Post published:December 10, 2020
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You should understand what happens once your application hits the desk of the recruiter or decision-maker.

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How to write a Board Application Cover Letter that WILL impress

How to write a Board Application Cover Letter that WILL impress
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  • Post published:November 12, 2020
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If you get your Board Cover Letter right, it will dramatically increase your chances of being appointed. If you get it wrong, it will do the opposite.

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How to respond to an advertised board vacancy

How to respond to an advertised board vacancy
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  • Post published:November 4, 2020
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Advertised board opportunities are often over-subscribed. There are crucial steps you should to take when responding to advertised board vacancies

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Finding Advertised Board Vacancies in Australia

Finding Advertised Board Vacancies in Australia
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  • Post published:October 28, 2020
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There are thousands of board vacancies filled each year. In this article, I will discuss how to find advertised board vacancies in Australia.

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How to handle a call to or from a Board Recruiter

How to handle a call to or from a Board Recruiter
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  • Post published:October 21, 2020
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There are only two ways you are going to engage with a recruiter as a candidate. Each has a slightly different approach.

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How to impress a Board Headhunter and why you should

How to impress a Board Headhunter and why you should
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  • Post published:October 15, 2020
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Like any consultant, recruiters have opinions. If you are pursuing a significant Board Role, chances are, you will be dealing with them.

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How you should use Search Firms to get a Board Appointment

How you should use Search Firms to get a Board Appointment
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  • Post published:October 8, 2020
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20% of appointments in Australia are made through recruiters and adverts. You need to know how to make search firms work in your favour.

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Time spent researching online can greatly improve your chances of getting appointed

Time spent researching online can greatly improve your chances of getting appointed
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  • Post published:July 15, 2020
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When done properly, online research will de-risk your appointment and elevate you above the competition.

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The 4 Ways Board Appointments are Made

The 4 Ways Board Appointments are Made
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  • Post published:June 12, 2020
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To put simply, you are only going to gain a board appointment in one of four ways. Which ones should you focus on?

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NOW is the time to develop and future proof your career!

NOW is the time to develop and future proof your career!
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  • Post published:April 3, 2020
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The demand for Non Executive Directors never drops. If anything the competition for these positions increases in times of uncertainty.

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Three Desirable Criteria for a Board Candidate

Three Desirable Criteria for a Board Candidate
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  • Post published:November 13, 2019
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Chairs seek these 3 desirable attributes when looking for new board members. You need to understand what they are and how to leverage them in your favour.

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What Board can I Realistically be Appointed to?

What Board can I Realistically be Appointed to?
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  • Post published:September 25, 2019
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We all have Board Aspirations, but you need to make sure that the next board role or organisation you pursue is right for you.

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How Long will it realistically take to Get Appointed to a Board?

How Long will it realistically take to Get Appointed to a Board?
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  • Post published:September 20, 2019
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It is always difficult to provide a hard and fast answer to this question, as for everyone the journey is different. However, perseverance is the key.

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Thank you, but no thank you. What if my Board Interview is UnSuccessful? What Next?

Thank you, but no thank you. What if my Board Interview is UnSuccessful? What Next?
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  • Post published:August 8, 2019
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Often a good candidate simply messes up the interview. You can learn from your mistakes!

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Is Diversity in the Boardroom the Answer to Future Growth? 

Is Diversity in the Boardroom the Answer to Future Growth? 
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  • Post published:March 6, 2019
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The conversation about board diversity has stalled around gender diversity. As such, there is a strong push to increase the number of women on boards, but diversity is far broader than that.

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Is the Transition from Executive to Non-Executive Director really that Difficult?

Is the Transition from Executive to Non-Executive Director really that Difficult?
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  • Post published:February 8, 2019
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Is transitioning from Executive to Non-Executive Director that difficult? It should not be, as long as you are well prepared for your new role.

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