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Your Board CV and applications

Information, advice and templates to create an impactful non-executive application.

Writing a Board Ready CV

We offer a range of support to create a Board CV which does you justice as a candidate. This article by our founders Rowena Ironside and Ruth Medd shares some […]

Writing a Board-Ready Cover Letter

If you want to land a position on a board, you’ll need to craft a compelling cover letter. While your board CV will outline how you’re a good candidate for […]

Applying for a NED or Trustee Role

Non-executive director roles often attract a lot of applications; paid roles, in particular, are very competitive. So rule number one: DON’T simply send a copy of your executive CV and […]

Top Tips from our Headhunter Partners

Want to more about what headhunters are looking for? We have a strong collaborative relationship with headhunters, who play a pivotal role in non-executive recruitment. We work closely with many on […]

Writing Your LinkedIn Profile to Secure a NED Role

LinkedIn plays a key role in recruitment of all types today. Most recruiters will cross-reference your application with your LinkedIn profile. Having an up-to-date accurate profile is now a ‘must’. […]

Preparing for a Board Interview - 10 Tips

By Rowena Ironside, Sarah Laessig and Caroline Emmet. If you have made it to an interview, we want to make sure that you do yourself justice. Have you done the […]