You’ve worked hard Corporate Board for a corporate board interview. You’ve completed all the steps you can to secure it – you’ve networked, prepared your profile and elevator speech You’ve also informed your professional networks about your interest in board service and applied. You should be proud you’ve reached this point in your board journey. However, the interview is just one of the many steps to take on the way to securing an office seat.
The interview gives the company a chance to see if you are able to add value to their organization, and help them achieve strategic goals. During the interview, the company could inquire about your experience and background to assess your leadership capabilities. They may also inquire about the style of their board and how well you’ll fit in with existing members.
It’s important to be prepared for your interview by knowing your unique value proposition (BVP). You need to know what sets you apart from the rest of the applicants and how you can bring value to the board. This BVP should be at the forefront of your mind throughout the entire interview. It is also important to be aware with any possible conflicts of interests you might have that would prevent you from being a member of the board of the company. Knowing this information will allow you to discuss these issues in an informed way with the interviewers.