{"id":1273,"date":"2023-05-05T18:54:35","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T18:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sadlouskos.com\/Business-Consulting-Services\/?p=1273"},"modified":"2023-05-09T17:36:58","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T17:36:58","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-the-executive-search-interview-process-a-guide-for-higher-education-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sadlouskos.com\/Business-Consulting-Services\/leadership-coaching\/how-to-prepare-for-the-executive-search-interview-process-a-guide-for-higher-education-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for the Executive Search Interview Process:  A Guide for Higher Education Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sadlouskos.com\/Business-Consulting-Services\/leadership-coaching\/how-to-prepare-for-the-executive-search-interview-process-a-guide-for-higher-education-leaders\/attachment\/2247354856_9b83006125_o\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1283\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1283\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sadlouskos.com\/Business-Consulting-Services\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/2247354856_9b83006125_o-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sadlouskos.com\/Business-Consulting-Services\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/2247354856_9b83006125_o-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sadlouskos.com\/Business-Consulting-Services\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/2247354856_9b83006125_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sadlouskos.com\/Business-Consulting-Services\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/2247354856_9b83006125_o.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>How do you strategically prepare for a higher education executive search interview process? The executive search process in higher education is more rigorous than many people expect. If you\u2019re applying for a Deanship, Provost, CIO, or VP position, you\u2019ll need an impeccable CV or resume. You\u2019ll also need exceptional interviewing skills.<\/p>\n<p>Universities and colleges take great care in hiring, especially for senior positions. Not surprisingly, competition for these executive roles can be fierce.\u00a0 That\u2019s why being prepared for each type of interview you\u2019ll face is critical for landing an executive position.<\/p>\n<p>As an Executive Coach to higher education leaders, one of the many things I help leaders do is prepare for high-stakes interviews. Landing a top position in your field won\u2019t happen by chance.\u00a0 You need two things: an understanding for how your leadership aptitude translates to executive presence and an interviewing strategy for each critical stage of the recruitment process.<\/p>\n<p>In this post, I\u2019ll walk you through the three main types of interviews you\u2019ll likely face:\u00a0 the initial connection with a search consultant; your first interaction with the search committee; and your on-campus interview.\u00a0 You\u2019ll learn what your interviewers are looking for and how to prepare for each interview. I also recommend reading previous posts about<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sadlouskos.com\/Business-Consulting-Services\/leadership-coaching\/executive-presence-the-missing-link-for-higher-education-leaders-eager-to-advance-their-careers\/\"> executive presence<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. The Screening Interview with the Executive Search Consultant<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s likely that your first interview will be with a search consultant.\u00a0 Executive roles require a thorough vetting process and search consultants specialize in ensuring only the best candidates move forward in the recruiting process.<\/p>\n<p>You must impress in this interview because your performance here will determine whether you move forward to the next set of interviews.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Executive Search Consultants Look For <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Search consultants want to get a quick impression of your qualifications and fit for the executive role.\u00a0 They typically look for the following traits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your ability to tell a succinct story about yourself, your skills, and your experience<\/li>\n<li>Your level of interest in the role<\/li>\n<li>Your fitness for the role based on your qualifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your ability to connect well with the search consultant will largely determine whether you get to move on to the next step.\u00a0 That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to practice the key points you want to make in this stage of the process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Prepare <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The first thing you need to develop is a rock-solid elevator pitch which is a short introduction of who you are, your qualifications, and why you want the job. Your elevator pitch should be three minutes or less.<\/p>\n<p>While this is not the time to go into deep detail, it is important that you provide context in your pitch. For example, if you\u2019re applying for a CIO role, incorporate pertinent knowledge of strategic technology issues into your pitch. Relate these issues to campus priorities. If you\u2019re up for a Deanship, demonstrate knowledge about the school\u2019s culture or department accolades.<\/p>\n<p>The interview with the search consultant is your first chance to show how well your qualifications match the executive role for which you\u2019re applying.\u00a0 Exhibiting strong communication skills and enthusiasm for the role will help you make a positive impression.<\/p>\n<p>Before the interview is concluded, make sure you ask what the overall selection process timeline looks like. You want to leave with a strong sense of what will happen next.<\/p>\n<p>After the interview is concluded, write a short note to the consultant thanking him or her for their time. \u00a0In your thank you note, be sure to also reinforce why you\u2019re the strongest candidate for the role by briefly highlighting the top reasons you would be excellent in the position.<\/p>\n<p>A written thank you to each person you interview with is required at each stage of the interviewing process.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. The Video\/Airport Interview with the Search Committee<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In this step of the candidate screening process, you\u2019ll meet directly with university or college decision makers for the first time. This second screening interview is typically conducted through video. In some instances, you\u2019ll meet with committee members at an airport hotel or conference room that is easy for everyone to access.<\/p>\n<p>A preliminary step to step two might be a telephone or video meeting with a few members of the hiring committee. The preparation steps for meeting a few members versus the entire team are the same.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Search Committee Members Look For <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Search committee members want to make sure that they hire a professional who is a great fit for the executive position. This means they\u2019re looking for someone with a solid background, an impeccable knowledge base, and excellent communications skills. They are also looking for someone who will thrive in the school\u2019s culture.<\/p>\n<p>In the interview, search committee members will assess the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How adept you are at conveying your professional story<\/li>\n<li>Your ability to map your experience to key themes and issues relevant to the new role<\/li>\n<li>How the questions you ask demonstrate your knowledge of what\u2019s needed to succeed in the executive position<\/li>\n<li>Whether you\u2019re a fit for the organization\u2019s culture<\/li>\n<li>Your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sadlouskos.com\/Business-Consulting-Services\/leadership-coaching\/3-pillars-of-executive-presence-for-higher-education-leaders\/\">Executive Presence<\/a>, or how competent and confident you come across to others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You must show that you understand the role you\u2019re applying for and that you have both the skills and the experience to do the job.\u00a0In addition, you need to convince committee members that your core values and leadership style are compatible with the organization\u2019s mission and expectations for its leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget that all interviews are a two-way street. In this interview, you\u2019re getting your first look at potential future colleagues and executives. It\u2019s your first chance to ask yourself if you see yourself working with these people.<\/p>\n<p>In the interview process, the smart move is to always present yourself as eager and well-fitted for the role. At the same time, subtly watch for red flags that could indicate the role is not your next best career move. You\u2019ll have time to more fully evaluate whether you want to move forward with your candidacy after the interview.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Prepare <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before interviewing, ask for the names of the people you\u2019ll be interviewing with and then do your research on each. Get to know their background a little, what their role is, what their specialty is (provided they have one), and possible linkages with your role and organization. You should also spend a fair amount of time researching the educational institution as well as any department you would be leading or working with if hired.<\/p>\n<p>The more fully you familiarize yourself with the interviewers and the organization beforehand, the more likely you\u2019ll be able to impress those interviewing you. Here are a few specific areas you\u2019ll want to research:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Campus culture<\/li>\n<li>Reporting structure<\/li>\n<li>How this role fits into campus leadership\/governance<\/li>\n<li>What the organization is best known for<\/li>\n<li>Operating budget<\/li>\n<li>The number of people reporting to this position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Begin your research by looking at the school\u2019s website.\u00a0LinkedIn can help provide additional insights on some employees.\u00a0 Alumni groups could also offer ancillary information that could be useful.\u00a0Finally, if you have any connections at the school, now\u2019s the time to reach out to your network to get a first-hand overview of how the organization works.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. The On-Campus Interview<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While there are unique nuances among higher education organizations, the on-campus interview process is similar across the board.\u00a0This is your opportunity to meet with key decision-makers and the top influencers that will decide whether you\u2019re offered the position.<\/p>\n<p>You may be asked to develop a presentation on a topic of your choice to present to the search committee and possibly other interested parties.\u00a0 In higher education, your ability to teach and demonstrate your knowledge through insightful presentations is considered a must-have skill.<\/p>\n<p>You will have several interviews throughout the day or days you interview. Depending on the role you\u2019ve applied for, an on-campus interview could be limited to a single day or span a few days.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll meet with small groups of staff, faculty, possibly some students, and other critical stakeholders.\u00a0 Expect one-on-one interviews with your future boss and other influential campus leaders. You may also be asked to attend breakfast, lunch and dinner meetings as part of the interview process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What the People You\u2019ll Meet On-Campus Look For <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The people you\u2019ll meet on-campus will be evaluating you on most of the same things you encountered with your steering committee interview. They\u2019ll just dig deeper as they meet you face-to-face for an extended period.<\/p>\n<p>Other areas that your on-campus interviewers will be evaluating include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your overall competency<\/li>\n<li>Your level of likeability, in other words, would they want to work for you or with you?<\/li>\n<li>How well you solve problems, based on the examples of past experiences you share<\/li>\n<li>How well you communicate<\/li>\n<li>Your level of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sadlouskos.com\/Business-Consulting-Services\/leadership-coaching\/emotional-intelligence-and-conflict-vital-lessons-for-higher-education-leaders\/\">Emotional Intelligence<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Prepare <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll want to review the research you conducted for the search committee interview.\u00a0 That interview probably sparked some new things to explore about the organization, so it\u2019s time to take the research you\u2019ve done thus far and drill down deeper.<\/p>\n<p>Recall the search committee\u2019s question from your screening interview.\u00a0 What questions did they ask? Were there trends in the types of issues they repeatedly brought up during the interview?\u00a0 Who did you already meet with that will be key-decision makers and what did these people care about most?<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you know at least something about the key staff, faculty, executives, and stakeholders you\u2019ll meet in the on-campus interviews. The higher the degree of influence an interviewer has over making the final hiring decision, the more you\u2019ll want to know about them.<\/p>\n<p>As you prepare for your interview, make sure you also draw from your own experiences. You\u2019ve probably already been involved in interviewing others.\u00a0 What questions came up? If the tables were reversed and you were the one doing the hiring for this role, what questions would you ask the person being interviewed?\u00a0Think through how you\u2019d answer these questions if they were asked in your interview.<\/p>\n<p>Prepare yourself by reviewing your top accomplishments as well as the top challenges you\u2019ve faced in your career thus far. What are you most proud of and why? What are specific examples where you faced a tough challenge and excelled?\u00a0 What have you learned from some of the mistakes or less-than-stellar results you\u2019ve encountered? Make a list of top accomplishments and challenges and prepare to talk about them in detail.<\/p>\n<p>Think about your leadership, communication, and people skills. What is your leadership style?\u00a0 How do you prefer to communicate?\u00a0 How do you handle conflict and difficult people?\u00a0 Prepare to address these questions.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sadlouskos.com\/Business-Consulting-Services\/leadership-coaching\/executive-presence-the-missing-link-for-higher-education-leaders-eager-to-advance-their-careers\/\">Executive Presence <\/a>will be a key deciding factor on whether you get the new role or face rejection. \u00a0\u00a0I\u2019ve coached many executives on how to build their Executive Presence, so if you feel you need help in that area, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sadlouskos.com\/Business-Consulting-Services\/leadership-coaching\/executive-presence-the-missing-link-for-higher-education-leaders-eager-to-advance-their-careers\/\">contact me.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Next Steps to Prepare for the Executive Search Interview Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>After the on-campus interviews, you\u2019ll once again send out thank you notes to the appropriate people.\u00a0 In those notes, you\u2019ll highlight the top reasons you are the right candidate for the position and why you want the job.\u00a0 Don\u2019t just write generic thank you notes; personalize each note based on the conversations you had with each person with whom you interviewed.<\/p>\n<p>If all goes well in the interviewing process, you\u2019ll be asked to provide references. The hiring organization will contact your references, so make sure you contact your references beforehand so they\u2019re willing, able, and ready to give a glowing endorsement.<\/p>\n<p>The final step in the hiring process is the hiring decision. If you\u2019ve followed the advice and strategies outlined throughout this post, your odds of getting hired improve ten-fold.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Do You Need Some Help Preparing for Executive Interviews?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As an Executive Coach for more than 20 years, higher education leaders have trusted me to successfully guide their preparation to obtain executive-level positions. If you need coaching to prepare for an upcoming interview or help honing your Executive Presence, contact me at <a href=\"mailto:dianna@sadlouskos.com\">dianna@sadlouskos.com<\/a>.\u00a0I\u2019m here to help you succeed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do you strategically prepare for a higher education executive [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1283,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1273","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-leadership-coaching"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Prepare for the Executive Search Interview Process: A Guide for Higher Education Leaders -<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How do you strategically prepare for a higher education executive search interview process? 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