Candidate Resources
Guidance for senior leaders.
Practical preparation for executive search conversations and leadership interviews.
Preparing for a search conversation
Reflect on what you want next and why.
- Your motivations for a move
- Non-negotiables and preferences
- Realistic timing and notice
How leadership interviews work
Expect structured, evidence-based questions tied to the role's success criteria, plus conversations with several stakeholders.
Before accepting a senior role
Questions worth considering.
- Is the mandate clear and agreed?
- Do you have the support and resources needed?
- How will success be measured?
- Is there cultural alignment?
Confidentiality and privacy
Your information is shared with a client only with your consent, for a specific role. You may ask for your data to be deleted at any time.
CV and executive profile
Keep it concise, outcome-focused and recent. Lead with scope, impact and context rather than duties.
Sharing documents securely
CVs are not collected through a public upload. If a CV is needed, a secure method will be arranged directly.