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“Thanks you for the very professional job you did in conducting our search for the ESD Deputy Director! It was truly a pleasure to work with you. I was especially impressed by your willingness to be flexible and tailor-make our search process. The quality of your candidates was excellent. Again, thank you so much!”
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- Darlene Trudell |
CAE, Executive Vice President,
The Engineering Society of Detroit |
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"NPPN was very helpful in searching for, recruiting and selecting the right person to take our agency to the next level. Their understanding of the current marketplace was very useful in helping us identify high quality candidates who were a good fit for our needs and our budget."
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- John Ziraldo |
CEO / President,
Lighthouse of Oakland County |
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"We have been using NPPN for years and have been very satisfied with their quality of candidates. NPPN understands our corporate culture and they have helped us build our fund development team as we have expanded. Gary Dembs brings a lot of added value to the search process."
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- Carla O’Malley |
President and CEO,
Oakwood Healthcare Foundation |
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"NPPN has been a consistent and strong partner to my organization when we have been seeking advice and counsel related to executive search”. “Gary Dembs and his team continue to be an important asset to the not for profit community in Michigan and beyond"
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- Cal Morgan |
President and CEO,
Michigan Humane Society |
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"Throughout each step of the process, I found the Non-Profit Personnel Network's Executive Search service to be responsible, resourceful and reliable. Southeast Michigan's non-profit community is fortunate to have the availability of this valuable service which enabled us to fill two critical staff positions in a timely way."
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- Bill Liebold |
President (Retired),
Michigan Colleges Foundation |
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| Interview Strategies |
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PREPARATION
- Review the job description and peruse the organization’s website prior to your interview.
- Explore the internet to find any research that might be of importance in reference to the organization and the search committee members.
- Be able to speak to the needs of the organization and “how you can assist them” in reaching their strategic goals and mission.
- Check out GuideStar.com to look over the organization’s financials, etc.
- Refrain from bringing up salary or benefits during the first interview.
- Address areas such as annual goals, visions for the future, volunteerism at the organization, history of the position, and next steps in the search process etc.
- Be able to communicate why you want this position.
PUNCTUALITY
- Plan to arrive at least ten minutes early for your interview.
- Have confirmed directions to the interview site. Anticipate possible delays and have alternate routes in mind if traffic backs up.
- Carry NPPN’s and the organization’s phone number, and alert the appropriate person(s) of your situation ASAP if you do get caught in a traffic jam, etc.
PROFESSIONALISM
- Once you’ve arrived, gather your thoughts and check your attire before entering the office/building.
- Dress professionally and appropriately for the organization. Avoid perfumes and aftershave colognes.
- Make consistent eye contact.
- Use experiences and actual numbers (avoid percentages) when discussing your successes.
- Listen carefully to the questions and answer directly. Keep your answers on topic and succinct.
- Always send a thank-you note to all interviewers, within two days of the interview.
POISE
- Your demeanor should exude confidence and energy.
- Taking notes is always appropriate.
- Prepare convincing answers to:
- What do you know about the organization?
- Why are you applying for this position?
- Why are you the best candidate to hire?
- Make a strong case for support that sells your candidacy.
- Prepare for the interview by anticipating questions, especially behavioral questions “what would you do in this situation etc.?” Think about you answers so there is no hesitancy.
- Keep in mind; thoughtful pauses are more effective than “ums” or rushing your response.
- Prepare two – three priority questions to ask at the end of the interview. Remember that you are interviewing the organization as much as they are interviewing you.
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