Workshop 3: Navigating the Search Process as a Candidate
Thursday, January 29th from 2:30 - 3:15 ET
About this workshop
Focus: Developing a practical understanding of how to manage a candidacy from inquiry to finalist stage.
Objectives:
- Learn how to read and interpret position profiles strategically.
- Understand how to interact with search consultants and committees.
- Prepare for interviews, references, and due diligence with intentionality.
Key Topics:
- What position descriptions reveal — and what they don’t.
- Typical timelines, communication patterns, and consultant interactions.
- Managing confidentiality and current employment while exploring opportunities.
- Finalist visits: preparation, presentation, and strategic storytelling.
Who should attend?
- Emerging and active candidates
What does this mean? This virtual event will be more interactive in nature, and participation is encouraged!
- You are invited to have your camera on in order to engage with the speakers and other participants
- You can openly ask questions by unmuting yourself or typing them in the chat
- There may be interactive components to this event, such as taking a poll, Q&A, or small group discussion