If you are being interviewed for a board seat, the panel will inquire about your board’s capabilities and how you can bring value to the company. Boards generally seek candidates who have a great deal of experience in the field as well as a broad perspective and specialized skills that complement those of the current board members.

You must be prepared to provide examples of strategic decisions that you have made at the board level or in committees. You could also be asked about your governance experiences and your compliance with ethical standards.

The panel will also ask you to express your views on the company’s overall strategy as well as its position in the market and trends in the industry. You should be prepared to answer these questions in a concise and compelling manner that gives the interviewers an accurate description of what you believe.

Interviewers will inquire about your leadership skills, how you function in a group setting and if you have conflicts of interests in the boardroom. Ensure that you are aware of any possible conflicts, and be prepared to discuss what you’d do about them in the event of an eventuality.

Be prepared www.boardthrough.com/five-steps-to-improve-board-performance/ for a long vetting process. Director searches can be the same amount of time as searches for CEOs and boards typically move in a planned, continuous manner.