{"id":5010,"date":"2024-03-18T13:09:03","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T13:09:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/?p=5010"},"modified":"2026-04-26T12:43:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T12:43:40","slug":"preparing-for-an-executive-level-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/fr\/2024\/03\/preparing-for-an-executive-level-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Pr\u00e9paration \u00e0 un entretien de direction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px); height: 150px;\" title=\"Executive Interview Preparation: Strategies for Success\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/player-v2\/?i=gijai-1882fc8-pb&amp;from=pb6admin&amp;share=1&amp;download=1&amp;rtl=0&amp;fonts=Arial&amp;skin=1&amp;font-color=auto&amp;logo_link=episode_page&amp;btn-skin=fb0584\" width=\"100%\" height=\"150\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to interviewing for high level roles such as executive, VP, c-level and other higher up roles, the interview process is often quite different. With these roles, there is typically a higher level of responsibility, a greater need for interpersonal skills, higher stakes in making the \u201cwrong hire\u201d, and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prepare for such an interview, you will need to be well-rehearsed in talking about yourself and your experience, as well as more in-depth talking points such as your leadership style, how you approach conflict, your personal goals and objectives, and so on. Surprisingly, you could even be asked about your high school experience as a technique for uncovering more cues and information about who you truly are and how you might fit within the organization. In addition to being ready for these conversations, it\u2019s important to get yourself into a responsive mindset, and to know how to truly speak from your heart, which has some key benefits that we\u2019ll discuss further along.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>In this article, we will explore:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The topgrading interview process<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 approaches to practice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions to help you prepare<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthening your responsiveness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking from your heart<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonus tips<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>The Topgrading Interview Process<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I mentioned that you might even be asked about your high school experience. The topgrading process is a commonly used approach, which includes, among many other techniques, diving into these much earlier life experiences as part of a larger approach that aims to build the most complete picture possible of your experience, your personality, and how you respond to what comes up in the world around you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all organizations use the 12-step topgrading process. However, because it is such a thorough process, preparing for one will get you ready for just about any interview experience, and keep you attuned to how your interviewer(s) may have prepared.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the interviewee, steps number 5, 6 and 7 will be most directly related to you, so I\u2019ve only given quick summaries for the other steps. Step number 7 is especially important. Many companies who don\u2019t use topgrading, or who do, but don\u2019t use all 12 steps, will use techniques and strategies from step 7.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>The 12 steps are:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Research and prep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determining exactly what the expectations are for the role, what is wanted and needed from a candidate, as well as evaluating past hiring successes or setbacks to determine if changes in approach are needed.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Create a scorecard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A detailed list of all essential skills required by a potential hire, as well as exactly what an A, B, and C player will look like. (You can do a google search if you\u2019re curious about the purpose of evaluating all 3 levels of employee.)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know that your interviewer may have such a scorecard, which will be used to evaluate all potential candidates to help determine if they\u2019ll move to the interview stage. Most likely, the job posting will mention these skills, so be prepared to discuss and demonstrate your competency.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Advertise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the purposes of this article, we don\u2019t need detail here.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Work history form to filter applicants<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A questionnaire sent to all potential candidates. While it may simply be repeating what\u2019s on your CV, this is a critical time-saving and comparison tool for hiring managers to efficiently filter their candidate pool.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Phone interviews<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><strong>A screening interview often used in partnership with the work history form for an initial filtering round.<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different techniques for preparing for a phone interview, but one of the most effective is actual practice, on the phone, with a trusted colleague, mentor, coach or friend &#8211; someone who won\u2019t throw softballs, and who you feel will give you candid feedback. The person you practice with should have read the full job posting, and have decent knowledge of the industry and\/or high-level leadership expectations, so that they give you as authentic an experience as possible.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><strong>It\u2019s especially helpful to practice in the space you will use for the actual interview, as this will allow you to be aware of any distractions or issues with your technology.<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More and more organizations today are understanding the importance of keeping \u201cthe wrong people off the bus\u201d as Adam Grant put it in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/adam_grant_are_you_a_giver_or_a_taker\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">his Ted Talk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you have an initial phone interview, don\u2019t assume that it\u2019s a simple meet and greet. It is most likely a key part of the company\u2019s candidate filtering. Prepare accordingly.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Competency interviews<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naturally, organizations want competent people. In high-level roles, what qualifies as competent is often more complex than determining if you\u2019re proficient in certain coding languages, for example. A competent executive or leader will be able to give concrete, real world examples that demonstrate their proficiency in the various skills identified in the scorecard from step 2. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><strong>You may have a great deal of real world experience that will be highly beneficial to the organization, but your best examples can be hard to recall on the spot. Prepare and practice examples in advance.<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will also want to research some of the top skills and competencies companies are looking for today. In today\u2019s market, these skills often include collaboration, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/2023\/03\/strategic-thinking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strategic thinking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, adaptability, empathy, creating <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/2023\/11\/how-to-create-psychological-safety-at-work-and-why-it-matters\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">psychological safety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/2021\/11\/do-you-need-time-management-or-time-ownership\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and priority management, mentoring, active listening, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/2022\/09\/unconditional-responsibility\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unconditional responsibility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and more. Do searches for in-demand skills within both the industry and the role, and get prepared.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Topgrading interview<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve made it this far, prepare yourself for a lengthy, in depth interview, likely with multiple different people within the organization.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the interviewer is following the topgrading technique, this interview will be a chronological review of your full work and education history, starting with high school! <strong>They will be looking for many things during this interview, depending on the specifics of the role and the organization, but expect that they will be taking note of:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your evolution as a person and how you frame it<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your reasons for leaving past roles and how you word those reasons<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How you talk about people in authority and people you have had authority over<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How you have realized goals for yourself and your past organizations<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How you discuss your missteps and challenges<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your attitude toward personal change, growth and development<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your attitude toward organizational changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your interpersonal and communication skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How you interact with and discuss people above you, and under you<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be as specific as possible during this interview. Discuss specific skills and specific examples. As we\u2019ll see in later steps, the topgrading process relies heavily on evaluating \u201con paper\u201d fitness for the role. Making a connection with your interviewers is key, but that connection must accompany demonstrated experience and competency.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just as with a phone interview, it will benefit you immensely to practice with a partner. It can also help to practice responses on your own by speaking into a mirror, or recording voice memos and playing them back to yourself.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the topgrading interview, you will likely be asked to arrange reference checks, or given a heads up that you\u2019ll be asked for this in the future. It\u2019s a good idea to have already chosen your references and gotten their consent.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Feedback among interviewers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The topgrading process is also about helping organizations continually improve their interviewing techniques. At this stage, the different interviewers will actually be critiquing each other\u2019s techniques.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Executive summary<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an analysis of all data gathered throughout the process. One goal of the topgrading technique is to avoid making hiring decisions based on potential bias, especially unconscious bias, so creating this summary is usually a very precise process using specific checklists, tools to identify patterns, evaluations, and so on.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Arrange reference checks &amp; make an offer (possibly)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the topgrading flow, you will be asked to set up these reference checks, but many companies still do this themselves.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also at this stage that an offer may be extended, assuming you\u2019ve made it through all the steps.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Coach the new hire<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentially the onboarding process. In the topgrading flow, this process will use the executive summary from your interview process to guide your career path in terms of strengths and areas for improvement. This is yet another reason to be as open and candid as possible during your interview.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Measure annually<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is another step in place for purposes of improving interview and hiring techniques within the organization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>3 Approaches to Practice<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Keep it future-focused<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies want to know that you\u2019re someone who is serious about staying with the organization and that you understand the importance of the big picture. If what drew you to the company was their history, absolutely talk about that, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bring it into the future. If you\u2019re being asked about your past, talk about that, and talk about how that experience will carry forward for you.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That could sound like, \u201cI love that the company has a long history of community involvement, as that\u2019s something close to my heart. I\u2019m happy that it\u2019s something the company wants to continue and here\u2019s how I see myself being part of that.\u201d Or, \u201cWhen I worked at XYZ, I had the opportunity to build my team from the ground up, which was a huge learning experience. I understand there\u2019s a desire to reorganize two departments, and much of what I learned at XYZ will be an asset in leading that undertaking.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond your experience, get yourself up to date on trends within the industry, as well as any that are role-specific. If there is something you need further guidance on, be prepared to discuss a concrete plan for making that happen, including a timeline.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In high-level roles, even if you will not be directing leading people, there is often an expectation that you will bring leadership skills to the table. After all, leadership is a way of being within an organization, and not a line within an org chart. For that reason, be sure you are also up to date on trends in leadership, as well as current expectations in terms of cultivating environments of inclusivity, psychological safety, transparency, and so on.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Dig deep into what the company is all about<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should go without saying that learning about the company is a key aspect of interview prep. However, especially at a higher level, you need to dig further than the company website and mission statement. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read news articles about the company going back several years. At least 10, and even further if it\u2019s a longstanding organization. Don\u2019t just read what they have on their website. Do a Google news search for all mentions, so that you even know the things that may not have felt significant enough to take up website space. This not only demonstrates that you\u2019ve taken a genuine interest, it also gives you a fuller picture of the values of the organization, which can help guide your responses. You may also dig up something that makes you second guess your interest, and it\u2019s always better to know sooner than later.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond news, search social media including LinkedIn, check the company\u2019s reviews on Glassdoor, other business review outlets, and even with the Better Business Bureau. Get to know as much as you possibly can about the company so that you can go in fully informed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5015\" src=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/souvik-banerjee-JLj_NbvlDDo-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/souvik-banerjee-JLj_NbvlDDo-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/souvik-banerjee-JLj_NbvlDDo-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/souvik-banerjee-JLj_NbvlDDo-unsplash-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/souvik-banerjee-JLj_NbvlDDo-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/souvik-banerjee-JLj_NbvlDDo-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/souvik-banerjee-JLj_NbvlDDo-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/souvik-banerjee-JLj_NbvlDDo-unsplash-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/souvik-banerjee-JLj_NbvlDDo-unsplash-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Take a co-creative approach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interviews can often take the form of a conversation, and interviewers are not just evaluating your responses, but also how you interact and the general flow that you create. A co-creative approach uses an us-together mindset to establish connection and explore possibilities, which is great in an interview.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, let\u2019s say the interviewer asks about a past work experience. You might answer with something like, \u201cI\u2019m glad you asked about that because that\u2019s where I [insert learning or experience], this is how that played out, and here\u2019s how I see that coming forward with you\/the organization.\u201d By using phrases like \u201cI&#8217;m glad you asked that,\u201d \u201cYou brought up an interesting point,\u201d \u201cI appreciate the way you phrased that,\u201d \u201cYou mentioned something earlier,\u201d and so on, you\u2019re cultivating a co-creative rapport of working together to move a conversation forward.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that this is a conversation heavily focused on you. You don\u2019t want to turn it around to a discussion about the interviewer. They may really enjoy that chat, but it won\u2019t demonstrate your value as a potential hire. Keep it focused on you and what you bring to the organization, and occasionally draw the interviewer into the flow in ways that show you are already striving to work together and that it will feel a little more seamless to \u201cmake it official.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>Questions to Help You Prepare<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a list of potential interview questions that go beyond the most common ones. As you go through them, consider how you might answer them from a place of both radical self-acceptance and strategic authenticity. (I would like to add more that are more leadership\/executive related from the Google docs I shared)<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What motivates you?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What impact do you want to have as [role]?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How would you define success in this role?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are your expectations?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are your long term career goals?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you see yourself fitting into the team\/organization?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you encourage employee development?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you deliver feedback?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What role does feedback play for you in employee engagement?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are you passionate about?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are your top development needs and what are your plans to address them?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you feel about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/2023\/03\/asking-for-help-at-work\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asking for help<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a leader, how do you set priorities?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you gave your last boss a performance review, what would they need to work on?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What type of first impression do you think you make with employees? With higher ups?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you do when you\u2019re stressed or overwhelmed?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you handle pressure?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What would you do to increase sales? (many job postings state the objectives of the role, so refer to this for potential alternatives to this question)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you identify bottlenecks, and what is your approach?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/2022\/02\/how-to-negotiate-with-confidence-and-consciousness\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">negotiation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> style?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What strategies would you use to optimize XYZ?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Could you tell me about a time when you made a mistake at work?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is your ideal work environment?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What type of environment or team dynamic do you perform best in?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you handle employee mistakes?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you handle your own mistakes?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How would you handle conflict within the team?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When have you stood up to someone on the job?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is your communication style?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have direct experience in [job requirement]?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also use Chat GPT to generate a list of potential questions related to the role, industry or organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5013\" src=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/magnet-me-63XrEEiOko8-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/magnet-me-63XrEEiOko8-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/magnet-me-63XrEEiOko8-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/magnet-me-63XrEEiOko8-unsplash-687x1030.jpg 687w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/magnet-me-63XrEEiOko8-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/magnet-me-63XrEEiOko8-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/magnet-me-63XrEEiOko8-unsplash-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/magnet-me-63XrEEiOko8-unsplash-1000x1500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/magnet-me-63XrEEiOko8-unsplash-470x705.jpg 470w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you aren\u2019t asked any of these questions, doing the preparation work will help you build your confidence, and further <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/2021\/09\/how-to-develop-your-inner-leader\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">develop your inner leader<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so that you can truly kick ass at any interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>Strengthening Your Responsiveness<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the organization is using the topgrading process or not, when it comes to hiring for high-level roles, expect the interview process to be intense and in depth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s incredibly human to feel some anxiety or nervousness before, during and even after an interview. It\u2019s the body and mind\u2019s way of keeping you tuned into your environment and responsive to what comes up. The key word there is \u201cresponsive\u201d as opposed to \u201creactive.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the difference and how do you cultivate responsiveness? Reacting is just that. Knee-jerk reactions to feelings and perceptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responding, however, is when you are fully in the CEO seat of your life. You are fully in tune with the messages of your body, meaning you aren\u2019t at the mercy of feelings or perceptions. You are able to respond thoughtfully, with intention, and in alignment with your core values, purpose and personal goals. When you have a solid inner connection between your mind and body, your inner leader thrives. You are better able to truly connect with others, and able to reach those all important experiences, skills and concrete examples that are so important to have at hand in an interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you go about cultivating responsiveness? It\u2019s all about the work you do before the interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something I recommend to all my clients is to start a mindfulness practice that works for them. Mindfulness is not about clearing your mind. It\u2019s about connecting with the present moment, and noticing without judgment. Noticing the things happening around you and within you, naming them, and letting them continue without any need to control or judge. This practice combats reactiveness, allowing your responsiveness to come forward.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditation works for some people, but not all. Some of us need movement, so a daily walk, or stretching session might work. You can practice mindfulness while washing the dishes, or take up journaling. Mindfulness, in whatever way makes sense for you, is such a powerful way of strengthening your mind-body connection during times of peace, so that you have the inner strength and awareness to maintain your calm during <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/2020\/07\/5-ways-to-lead-through-chaos-and-uncertainty\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">times of chaos, stress or uncertainty<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>Speaking From Your Heart<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking from your heart is essentially authenticity, which is defined as something being true or real. When it comes to how you interact with others, it means <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/2021\/04\/speaking-your-truth-in-the-workplace-part-1\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">speaking your truth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in alignment with your values and purpose, and not undermining or betraying what matters to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It means being truly and fully YOU. There\u2019s a quote from the Four Winds Society about transparency (which has a lot of overlap with authenticity) that resonates with me: \u201cTransparency means establishing congruence between who you say you are and who you really are.\u201d That\u2019s what speaking from your heart is all about.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5014\" src=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/nicola-fioravanti-MryBlxc2ocw-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/nicola-fioravanti-MryBlxc2ocw-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/nicola-fioravanti-MryBlxc2ocw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/nicola-fioravanti-MryBlxc2ocw-unsplash-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/nicola-fioravanti-MryBlxc2ocw-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/nicola-fioravanti-MryBlxc2ocw-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/nicola-fioravanti-MryBlxc2ocw-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/nicola-fioravanti-MryBlxc2ocw-unsplash-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/nicola-fioravanti-MryBlxc2ocw-unsplash-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why does this matter for interviews? As I discuss <a href=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/2022\/01\/what-does-it-mean-to-be-transparent-in-the-workplace\/\">in this post<\/a>, authenticity is <i>felt<\/i>. Whether consciously or unconsciously, most of us can sense when someone is being authentic in a conversation. When you speak from your heart, it\u2019s felt and it creates a positive connection.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also puts you more at ease when you drop the masks of who you think you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">should<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be, and show up fully as you are. When you don\u2019t have to divert energy or focus into a persona, you are freed up to bring your absolute best to the interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being fully yourself will also help you better determine if the role and organization are the right fit for you. If you are fully yourself and speaking from your heart, the responses you get and energy you sense can give you valuable insight. Remember, interviews go both ways. Yes, the organization is determining if you are the right fit, but you\u2019re also deciding if this will be a role and environment where you can truly thrive and work toward your own goals and objectives, in both your personal and professional life.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>Bonus Tips<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Really kicking butt in an interview is equal parts preparation and intention. Intention means making conscious choices about how you show up, and maintaining that intention throughout the interview, with ease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like putting yourself in a responsive mindset, getting yourself fully into the driver\u2019s seat of how you show up takes practice. Here are a few tips to guide you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Practice power poses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A power pose is all about confidence; fully feeling that confidence course through your body, leaving an energetic imprint on your whole being. You can learn more about it in Amy Cuddy\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are?language=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ted Talk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Practice gratitude<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gratitude puts you in a mindset of abundance. It\u2019s easy to slide into a mindset of scarcity, which can make you feel &#8211; and appear &#8211; on edge. Think about everything that\u2019s gotten you where you are, and all the good that exists in your world. That can feel difficult with all the turmoil and loss in the world today, and you may even have plenty of sadness in your own world. I\u2019m not saying to ignore that. Rather, as you prepare for your interview, strive to focus on the good, and on the progress you\u2019ve made throughout your life. Let yourself feel gratitude for that.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Take care of your physical self<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work on your sleep hygiene. Figure out what foods fuel you and which ones make you feel sluggish. Are you energized by rest, or by brisk movement? How do you feel after a good stretch? If you have a sedentary job, how are you getting movement into your day? All of this impacts how you feel, which impacts how you show up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Notice what puts you in a good mood<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In your daily life, take note of the things that bring you joy. It could be a song or playlist, an energizing yoga pose, a pep talk from a friend, a message from a mentor\u2026 anything that provides glimmers of energizing joy. Lean into your good mood \u201chacks\u201d just before your interview.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Get grounded<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grounding is a practice that strives to establish a connection between yourself and the larger universe. Some people believe that it works through the earth\u2019s natural electric currents, while others believe it\u2019s rooted in the recognition that we are part of something more enduring than ourselves. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/2020\/10\/how-to-create-calm-and-connection-in-a-time-of-disconnection\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As I discuss here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are different ways to practice grounding, so it&#8217;s about finding what resonates with you. It can be meditating with nature sounds, getting in direct contact with the earth, leaning on a tree, or even doing some gardening. What puts you at ease, and reminds you that you are part of something much grander than the day-to-day activities of life?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Get to know your Saboteurs (and how to tune them out)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your inner Saboteurs or Gremlins are the voices that try to keep you in your comfort zones. They are distinct from your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/2021\/09\/how-to-develop-your-inner-leader\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inner leader<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in that they try to guide you away from progress. Both voices ask \u201cwhat if\u201d but one does so with fear, while the other does so with curiosity. Practice <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/2021\/07\/whos-running-the-show-you-or-your-gremlins\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recognizing your Gremlins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and kindly instructing them to pipe down.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5011\" src=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ana-municio-PbzntH58GLQ-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ana-municio-PbzntH58GLQ-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ana-municio-PbzntH58GLQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ana-municio-PbzntH58GLQ-unsplash-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ana-municio-PbzntH58GLQ-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ana-municio-PbzntH58GLQ-unsplash-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ana-municio-PbzntH58GLQ-unsplash-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ana-municio-PbzntH58GLQ-unsplash-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ana-municio-PbzntH58GLQ-unsplash-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You deserve to thrive in your work life. Finding a role that is truly a good fit for you is key to thriving. That will mean you won\u2019t be the right fit for some teams or organizations, and that\u2019s ok. Preparing for interviews is just as much about weeding out the not-right, as it is about finding the just-right; the roles and organizations that are aligned with your values and purpose, and that truly energize you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like guidance and support in developing your interview skills, or in preparing to be the interviewer, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ceoofyour.life\/contact-me\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I invite you to connect with me<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cyl-faq\" style=\"margin-top:2.5em;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;padding-top:1.5em\"><h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><h3>How do I prepare for an executive-level interview?<\/h3>\n<p>Research the company&#8217;s strategy and recent decisions, prepare a concise 90-day plan, anticipate behavioural and case-style questions, and rehearse your leadership story with measurable outcomes.<\/p>\n<h3>What questions are asked in C-suite interviews?<\/h3>\n<p>Expect questions about your leadership philosophy, how you have navigated change and conflict, your view on the company&#8217;s biggest opportunity, and how you would approach the first 90 days.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I evaluate company culture in an executive interview?<\/h3>\n<p>Ask how decisions get made, how disagreement is handled, what success looks like in the first year, and what derails new executives. 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