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The interview with your manager’s boss is usually the last interview in the hiring process and in a way, it’s the most important one. There’s no doubt these kinds of interviews can be intimidating. If, for example, your boss is the Executive General Manager, their boss could be the Managing Director. If you’re going for a direct report as one of the C-Suite executives reporting into the CEO, your boss’s boss might even be the chair of the company. So, how do you excel

Want to know what really goes on during an executive search? Executive Interview Coaching’s Richard Elstone can tell you a thing or two. With over 30 years’ executive search experience, Richard has acted as a trusted advisor to Boards, CEOs and their executive teams in their search for hiring the very best talent across ASX listed, Private Equity backed and Private companies across Australia. While he’s not one to kiss and tell, Richard agreed to share a few insider secrets

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 for an executive interview, you need to talk through your strategy and answers with someone who can provide valid insight, an independent perspective and fresh ideas. Here are some tips for preparing for your executive interview and optimising your chances of being appointed to your desired role. SWOT #1 – COMPANY-BASED SWOT analysis is a usef

When it comes to landing your next executive role, your digital presence can be just as important as your resume and how well you interview. Information about you that’s online and in the public domain can greatly affect your job prospects and whether or not you’ll land that executive role you’ve been aspiring to. Here, Executive Interview Coaching founder Richard Elstone shares his tips for managing your digital footprint and optimising your online profiles. Tip #1: Google

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 non-executive role, but few think about what questions they themselves should pose. Asking the right questions is extremely important, especially if you are interviewing for an executive or non-executive role. Why? Well, firstly it allows you to showcase your questioning skills, which is essential as an effective leader. Secondly, it’s a clev