Blog | Executive Interview Coaching

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS OVER THE FIRST 90 DAYS IN A NEW EXECUTIVE ROLE

You’ve been through the interview process and landed the executive role of your dreams. So, what now? Some executives find themselves...

INTERVIEW PREPARATION: THE IMPORTANCE OF PREPARING STORIES

If you’re preparing for an executive interview, one of the questions that’s bound to come up is how you solved a problem or overcame a...

ARE YOU TOO HANDS-ON TO BE AN EFFECTIVE BOARD MEMBER?

Are you an executive looking to build your skills as a non-executive director? Many executives choose to venture down this path, but the...

ARE YOU AN EXECUTIVE IN YOUR 50S CONCERNED ABOUT MOVING ON TO YOUR NEXT ROLE?

Many executives in their 50s wonder whether they’ll ever get another executive role. The answer is ‘yes’ – with the right career coaching...

HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW

When it comes to getting ready for an executive interview, you can never be too prepared. If you missed our ‘Interview preparation part...

THE BIGGEST MISTAKES INTERNAL CANDIDATES MAKE

When you’ve been with the same organisation for some time and a new executive opportunity arises, it can be exciting. However, as an...

DO PEOPLE STILL USE COVER LETTERS?

Do people still use cover letters? If you haven’t been for an executive interview in a while, you may be wondering whether people still...

HOW TO DRESS FOR AN EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW

When you’re interviewing for an executive role, you want to dress to impress and leave a positive first impression. But how? In this...

STRATEGIES FOR PREPARING FOR PANEL INTERVIEWS

There’s no denying it – panel interviews can be intimidating. When you’re sitting across from three or four people interviewing for a...

HOW TO NAIL THE MEET AND GREET EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW

You’ve made it through a few rounds of executive interviews and it’s time for the “meet and greets”. So, how do these work exactly? The...

NAVIGATING SALARY TALK IN AN EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW

You’re in an executive search interview and the inevitable question comes up: ‘what’s your current salary?’ Do you: a) change the subject...

YOU HAVE AN OFFER? HOW TO CHOOSE AND BRIEF YOUR REFEREES

You’ve nailed multiple rounds of interviews for your dream role and there’s been a verbal offer, subject to references. You’re nervous,...

DO YOU KNOW HOW EXECUTIVE SEARCH PARTNERS FIND THE RIGHT CANDIDATES?

Want to know what really goes on during an executive search? Executive Interview Coaching’s Richard Elstone can tell you a thing or two....

HOW TO SHOWCASE YOUR LEADERSHIP CAPABILITY

In an executive interview, it’s important to prepare for questions which will allow you to showcase your functional as well as your...

HAVE YOU EVER FELT YOU COULD HAVE INTERVIEWED BETTER?

There are some things in life you’re better off doing alone. Interview preparation is not one of them. When it comes to getting ready...

THE POWER OF NETWORKING IN FINDING YOUR NEXT EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY

Nowadays, the reality is that the majority of executive roles are appointed because someone has been referred to either a head-hunter or...

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR ONLINE FOOTPRINT AND OPTIMISE DIGITAL PROFILES

When it comes to landing your next executive role, your digital presence can be just as important as your resume and how well you...

DO YOU FEEL YOUR RESUME REALLY REFLECTS WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE?

Thirty seconds. That’s all you have when it comes to making a memorable first impression with your executive resume. That’s why it’s so...

ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS CAN DIFFERENTIATE YOU FROM THE COMPETITION

Many people put a lot of thought into how to answer the questions they will be asked during the interview process for an executive or...