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Your first step for any board application is online research

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  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:March 7, 2025
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When executed properly, online board research should separate you from the competition in the board appointment process.

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How board applications are graded to determine who makes the cut

Read more about the article How<strong> board applications are graded</strong> to determine who makes the cut
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:March 17, 2023
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Understanding the process of how board applications are graded will help you write more compelling applications and make the cut.

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Board recruiters are the gatekeeper to many non-executive board roles

Read more about the article Board recruiters are the gatekeeper to many non-executive board roles
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:November 9, 2022
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Board recruiters are the gatekeepers to many non-executive board roles, particularly the more significant ones. You need to impress them.

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How to recruit the right board director

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  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:October 26, 2022
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Ask any Chair will tell you that recruiting a new NED is stressful. Good planning will help recruit the right board director.

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The 3 board selection criteria that matter most when recruiting board members

Read more about the article The 3 board selection criteria that matter most when recruiting board members
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:November 19, 2021
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Many believe that prior governance experience and executive skills are the most important board selection criteria, but should you be focussing on 3 others?

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How to handle a call to or from a Board Recruiter

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  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:October 21, 2020
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There are only two ways you are going to engage with a recruiter as a candidate. Each has a slightly different approach.

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How you should use Search Firms to get a Board Appointment

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  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:October 8, 2020
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20% of appointments in Australia are made through recruiters and adverts. You need to know how to make search firms work in your favour.

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NOW is the time to develop and future proof your career!

Read more about the article NOW is the time to develop and future proof your career!
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:April 3, 2020
  • Post category:Board Aspirations/Board Recruitment/Career Development
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The demand for Non Executive Directors never drops. If anything the competition for these positions increases in times of uncertainty.

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Three Desirable Criteria for a Board Candidate

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  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:November 13, 2019
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Chairs seek these 3 desirable attributes when looking for new board members. You need to understand what they are and how to leverage them in your favour.

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Is Diversity in the Boardroom the Answer to Future Growth? 

Read more about the article Is Diversity in the Boardroom the Answer to Future Growth? 
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:March 6, 2019
  • Post category:Board Diversity/Board Recruitment
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The conversation about board diversity has stalled around gender diversity. As such, there is a strong push to increase the number of women on boards, but diversity is far broader than that.

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Board CV Writing: The 8 Essential Elements of a Successful Board CV!

Read more about the article Board CV Writing: The 8 Essential Elements of a Successful Board CV!
  • Post author:WillingWeb
  • Post published:December 7, 2018
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Your Board CV should be considerably different from your Executive CV. It is the key to getting past the gatekeepers!

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The Risks and Rewards of a Board Appointment

Read more about the article The Risks and Rewards of a Board Appointment
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:August 22, 2018
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There are plenty of reasons why you should consider a board appointment - personal and professional. But for some the risk is just too great - though there are many,…

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The Pros and Cons of Not-for-Profit Board Member Remuneration

Read more about the article The Pros and Cons of Not-for-Profit Board Member Remuneration
  • Post author:David Schwarz
  • Post published:April 4, 2018
  • Post category:Board Recruitment

In a previous article we looked at how much prospective board members can expect to be remunerated. However, I decided to deal with the remuneration of  Not-for-Profit Board Members separately. From…

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What if I did not Have a Successful Board Interview?

Read more about the article What if I did not Have a Successful Board Interview?
  • Post author:Elmarie Porthouse
  • Post published:December 21, 2017
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A successful board interview is an exercise in providing a succinct but powerful response that evidences your success. But it often happens that a good candidate simply messes up the…

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How to Reply to Board Interview Questions

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  • Post author:Elmarie Porthouse
  • Post published:December 20, 2017
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In my previous article, I focused on preparing for your board interview. In this article, I want to get into some detail on how you might respond to some typical…

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How to Prepare Yourself for a Board Interview

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  • Post author:Elmarie Porthouse
  • Post published:December 13, 2017
  • Post category:Board Application/Board Recruitment

If you have made it to the interview you should assume that you and they (the organisation) think you are qualified to do the role. But being qualified and experienced…

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