During the interview for the board seat the panel will quiz you on your board readiness and ways you could be a valuable asset to their business. Boards are looking for candidates who have a high level of expertise in their field as well as a broad perspective and specialization to be able to complement the existing board members.

To prove this value to demonstrate this value, you must be prepared to demonstrate examples of strategic decisions you’ve taken in your previous positions at the committee or board level. You may also be asked about your experience in governance and your adherence to ethical standards.

The panel will also ask you to express your views on the company’s strategy and its position in the marketplace as well as the trends in the industry. Like the other questions, it is important to be ready to answer these in a concise and compelling manner that presents the interviewers with an accurate representation of your thinking.

Interviewers are likely to inquire about your leadership manner, how you collaborate www.boardthrough.com/five-steps-to-improve-board-performance/ with other people in a team setting and whether there are any conflicts of interests that you might have in the boardroom. You must be aware of all possible conflicts and be able to discuss what you’ll do in the event of a crisis.

Be prepared for a long vetting process. Director searches can be as long as those for CEOs, and the board of directors will typically be moving in a deliberate continuous manner.