Making the step up! For many non-executives who have been around the block a few times, it may appeal to become a chair. Whilst many enjoy the role, it is true that this is not always an obvious move and it simply will not work for many. There are many reasons that a non-executive director […]
How can I find a non-executive director role?
Need help starting your non-executive director career? Follow these steps…
What non-executives need to know about Applicant Tracking Systems
Imagine spending all that time on your CV to receive rejection after rejection. Now compound that with the fact that non-executive director jobs and other fractional director roles are some of the most applied for roles and you face a daunting prospect and little no chance of finding a role through applying. But there are […]
How to start a portfolio career
It’s a conundrum. How to expand your portfolio career when you don’t currently have a portfolio of clients or even any portfolio work to show. But there is a way. First of all, remember that just because you don’t have a traditional set of clients doesn’t mean you don’t have a portfolio of experience. Giving […]
How to win your first non-executive director role
Think of finding your first non-executive director role as being a process – similar to starting out in your early career when networking was so important. Aspiring (as well as established) non-executives should use a number of options for professional networking; nowadays, the online option is usually the easiest with in-person still being a tried […]