https://www.pageexecutive.com/ en https://www.pageexecutive.com/advice/topics/senior-leader-interview-preparation-checklist <span>Senior leader interview preparation checklist</span> <span><span lang typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <div class="layout layout--twocol-section layout--twocol-section--67-33"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first"> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:advice:field_media" class="node block-layout-builder block"> <div class="advice__media"><article> <div class="video__media-video-embed-field"><div class="video-embed-field-provider-youtube video-embed-field-responsive-video"><iframe width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" title="Senior leader interview preparation checklist" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/YUmTKvAMjaQ?autoplay=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=0"></iframe> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:advice:body" class="node block-layout-builder block"> <div class="advice_body_job_slider"> <p>As a senior leader, you will be all too familiar with the importance of being prepared thoroughly for an interview. However, the higher expectations will require you to display a higher level of competence and experience. Therefore, before your next interview, be sure to conduct the essential research that you will need to help you run through the key planning points.&nbsp;</p> <p>As a senior leader, you will be all too familiar with the importance of being prepared thoroughly for an interview. However, the higher expectations will require you to display a higher level of competence and experience. Therefore, before your next interview, be sure to conduct the essential research that you will need to help you run through the key planning points.&nbsp;</p> <p>To help you prepare, we have compiled a useful checklist that identifies those key areas of research that form part of our top interview tips.</p> <h2> Research</h2> <p>The research you do before an interview will form the foundation of your meeting. It will increase your market knowledge and put you in good stead, so be sure to cover all these key areas.</p> <p><strong>Company news and annual reports</strong></p> <p>Acquire a copy of the company's current and past annual reports, and familiarise yourself with the results. Use a search engine to gather news on the company to find out current and past news stories. There may be something that you can reference in your interview.</p> <p><strong>Market position</strong></p> <p>Determine their current proposition by visiting sites, browsing their online marketing material, and carrying out a SWOT analysis. Assess what the company's major challenges are and what their true ‘value add’ is over their competition.</p> <p>Be prepared to discuss the company's competitive environment and where possible, get copies of their competitors’ materials as well to compare.</p> <p><strong>Products and services</strong></p> <p>Read about and if you are able to, experience as many of the company's products and/or services as possible. Going that extra mile will be beneficial.</p> <p><strong>Company culture and people&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>If the executive role that you are interviewing for is not confidential, then contact anyone that may have an insider's view of the company to learn more about the company's personality and culture. Research the social profile of the individual or individuals you are meeting via LinkedIn, Google, Twitter etc. you may find a common ground or a relevant shared experience.&nbsp;</p> <h2> Plan for your interview</h2> <p>Now, using all the information you have gathered, take the time to plan the finer details, as well as responses to important questions.</p> <p><strong>Prepare examples</strong></p> <p>Show how your background has prepared you for the role and use real examples to highlight your strengths. Tie these anecdotal stories to what is on your CV and how they apply to the job responsibility.</p> <p><strong>Be confident&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>At senior level, you will be expected to discuss your management and personal style, so anticipate the questions you are likely to be asked. List why you are right for the role with supportive examples. Re-read the job description/candidate pack and have questions prepared, to ask the interviewer.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Rest</strong></p> <p>Get a good night’s sleep, you want to be fresh and alert at your interview for your key discussion points.</p> <p><strong>Nicola Wensley</strong>, Partner<br> Fashion- Executive Appointments<br> Page Executive<br> <strong>M</strong>: +447584386126<br> <strong>E</strong>: <a href="mailto:nicolawensley@pageexecutive.com">nicolawensley@pageexecutive.com</a></p> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:advice:field_author_of_advice" class="node block-layout-builder block"> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="field_block:node:advice:field_published_at" class="node block-layout-builder block"> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second"> <div class="views-exposed-form search_advice-advice_search block-views block" data-drupal-selector="views-exposed-form-search-advice-advice-search" data-block-plugin-id="views_exposed_filter_block:search_advice-advice_search"> <form action="https://www.pageexecutive.com/search/blogs" method="get" id="views-exposed-form-search-advice-advice-search" accept-charset="UTF-8"> <div class="js-form-item form-item js-form-type-textfield form-item-search js-form-item-search"> <label for="edit-search">Keyword</label> <input placeholder="Search" data-drupal-selector="edit-search" data-msg-maxlength="This field field has a maximum length of 128." type="text" id="edit-search" name="search" value size="30" maxlength="128" class="form-text" role="textbox"> </div> <div data-drupal-selector="edit-actions" class="form-actions js-form-wrapper form-wrapper" id="edit-actions"><input data-views-ajax-submit-disabled name="Search" data-drupal-selector="edit-submit-search-advice" type="submit" id="edit-submit-search-advice" value="Search" class="button js-form-submit form-submit" role="button"> </div> </form> </div> <div class="full-width-0"> <div class="sidebar-second-image" style="background-image: url( &quot;/sites/pageexecutive.com/files/2023-11/shutterstock_2357193489.jpg&quot; );"></div> <div class="body-text"> <h3>Looking to hire your next leader? </h3> <div class="advice_content_components__body"><p>Get in touch with one of our consultants now to discuss your leadership talent requirements.&nbsp;</p> </div> <a href="https://www.pageexecutive.com/recruitment-expertise/find-consultant" class=" btn-secondary"> Find a consultant </a> </div> </div> <div class="full-width-0"> <div class="sidebar-second-image" style="background-image: url( &quot;/sites/pageexecutive.com/files/2023-11/Female%20Professional%20with%20Glasses.jpg&quot; );"></div> <div class="body-text"> <h3>Looking for your next leadership challenge?</h3> <div class="advice_content_components__body"><p>Explore our open opportunities right now.&nbsp;</p> </div> <a href="https://www.pageexecutive.com/job-search" class=" btn-secondary"> Search jobs </a> </div> </div> <div data-block-plugin-id="block_content:6dadb257-d0ea-492d-871d-055f202d24d9" class="6dadb257-d0ea-492d-871d-055f202d24d9 block--text block-block-content block"> <div class="text__body"><div class="custom-box form-item"> <p><a href="https://www.pageexecutive.com/sustainability-function-business-ebook"><img src="https://www.pageexecutive.com/sites/pageexecutive.com/files/inline-images/ESGebook.png" data-entity-uuid="fe60fa4c-b7bf-4b7d-b3ec-74069721eb7d" data-entity-type="file" alt="a woman and a man smiling next to the title: How to build a sustainability function in your business" width="299" height="171" loading="lazy">&nbsp;</a><br><br><a href="https://www.pageexecutive.com/sustainability-function-business-ebook">Looking to build a <strong>Sustainability function</strong> in your organisation? <strong>Download our free eBook now</strong>.&nbsp;</a></p> </div> <div class="custom-box"> <p><img src="https://www.pageexecutive.com/sites/pageexecutive.com/files/inline-images/Meeting.jpg" data-entity-uuid="7885728f-bd3b-41a2-98cd-502a1d16a993" data-entity-type="file" alt width="300" height="192" loading="lazy"></p> <h3>Are you looking to hire? 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