Selker Leadership

When we refer to “interviewing” as a critical skill, we often focus on the “interviewer” and not the person being interviewed. Sure, there are those cursory sites for the new graduates just entering the job market that focus on the highly genericized rules pertaining to interview prep and answering the behavioral questions. But what about the rules for the executive level interview?

What does a seasoned executive interviewing at the VP to “C” level need to do to maximize that 45 to 60 minutes spent in front of the executive recruiter or CEO so that that person walks away with a deep sense of who you are, especially from a values perspective; and how your actions and results not only impacted the bottom line but truly represented your principles and beliefs?

The sad truth is if you are in the job market and have been out there interviewing, you quickly discover that most companies do a pretty poor job of it. This is especially true at the executive level. So the burden is on the interviewee to develop their interviewing skills and go beyond “Interviewing 101”. This requires looking both inward, as well as, outward when doing the prerequisite interview research.

The following tips and exercises address not only how to elevate your ability to assess potential employers and their culture; but how do you define who you are from a values perspective and how do you communicate that in an interview?

Click here for our Tips On How To Maximize Your Interview , and increase the probability of getting the job you want in the process, and if you find this helpful, we’d love to hear from you! We’re about to launch a webinar taking this content to the next level in terms of its impact and applicability in today’s market. If you’re interested in participating in our How to Maximize Your Interview webinar, please let us know.