How to win a board position
Preparation and forethought are prerequisites to obtaining a board role. From the perspective of an office junior or intern, taking a seat at a boardroom table can seem an impossible dream. But commitment and persistence pay off, and a career puncuated by achievement can eventually mark you as a genuine contender. You’re unlikely to be […]
Your Board CV – 7 Points To Consider
Writing a non-executive director (NED) resume is the best place to begin when considering your next or first board role. While there is no set template for what style or format your CV should take it must answer the central question any Chair/selection committee will want to know ‘Why should we appoint you?’ For this reason your NED resume must: demonstrate your success as at board level; be succinct and above all be readable.
Is your network stale rather than shallow?
Is your network stale rather than shallow – make a commitment NOW to begin getting your contact network house in order. Consider the following Plan.
Possible Non-Executive Interview Questions
Some of the following questions may be asked of you in a non executive director interview.
Six Things to Consider when Thinking about a Non-Executive Career
The best advice I could give any individual wanting a board position or portfolio career is to start preparing immediately. Many directors describe finding their first directorship as an arduous and time consuming process. So, the biggest mistake many people make when retiring from executive duties, or individuals considering developing a portfolio career, is not starting the search process early enough.
How to research for a board application – transcript of webinar
Introduction Transcript of Research board applications webinar. The purpose of this video is to help those of you who are interested in finding a board or non-executive role and need some guidance in how research in preparation for a board application. This is one of a number of clips designed to aid you in the […]
Writing a board cover letter – transcript of webinar
Introduction The purpose of this video is to help those of you who are interested in finding a board or non-executive role and need some guidance in how to write a cover letter suitable for a board application. This is one of a number of clips designed to aid you in the non-executive application process […]
Writing a Board Resume – transcript of webinar
Writing a Board Resume Introduction Transcript of Board Resume webinar. The purpose of this video is to help those of you who are interested in finding a board or non-executive role and need some guidance in how to write a board resume as opposed to an executive resume. This is one of a number of […]