C-Suite and CEO Interview Prep Sheet

For Senior Leaders Aspiring to C-Suite and CEO Roles.

Executive search firms today do a lot more than just fill senior roles — they help shape what great leadership actually looks like. They’re defining success profiles, assessing cultural fit, and evaluating both internal and external candidates for top positions.

If you’re a Division President, CFO, COO, or leading a major function, chances are a recruiter will be part of your next big career conversation. And they’re not just looking at your track record. They’re paying close attention to how you show up as a leader: your authenticity, resilience, and ability to think beyond your own division and impact the whole business.

The process is equally tough for everyone, whether you’re applying from inside or outside the organisation. The real difference? It’s all in how you tell your story. Internal candidates can draw on context and relationships they’ve built over time, while external candidates need to show they can hit the ground running and bring something fresh to the table.

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