Chief Executives

Director and Executive level positions are based on a person's experience and combined, more so with leadership capabilities. Interview questions related to these types of positions are based on scenario questions and how you communicate your response as to what was done, how you achieved results...

Like most small organization Executive Director jobs, every day was different. Here are some of the categories of work: Staff management/Board engagement/Volunteer coordination/Leadership development Project management/operations work/tech and finance troubleshooting Fundraising Aligning organiza...

I prepared for my interview with the Cuyahoga County Democratic party by doing research of their organizational structure, their history, and their website. I reviewed the State Democratic party goals and objectives for the upcoming years and the national parties goals to develop some common visi...

The day to day operations focused on data organization and development. Customer service and helping elected officials with information, data lists, volunteers, and keeping an updated calendar of special events and meetings for them to participate. Fundraising and attending networking events occu...

The Nonprofit Administration degree from John Carroll University is an outstanding compliment and asset to this position. Understanding economics, accounting, policy, advocacy, fundraising, and leadership courses are critical to the success in this organization as well as any other nonprofit. The...

There are four areas to prep for an interview for an executive position at USAA: Learn everything you can about USAA, its Mission, its members, and what MARG does (you can find a lot of this by Googling USAA Mission Statement) Be prepared to talk about your skills from prior experience and how th...

A day in the life at that time was spent in lots of meetings (USAA is a highly matrixed organization and there are numerous meetings every day to make sure that all parts of the organization are collaborating), connecting with the Regional Consultants to know what they are encountering, and meeti...

- Assisted the bank’s president and vice president to work with particular businesses and clients - Completed several credit reports and assisted the organization of clients’ information and documents - Communicated with targeted clients and conducted the credit evaluation of targeted enterprise

Great question! For one, definitely do your research on Commerzbank before going into your interview. Make sure to know their history, what your intended position entails, and what Commerzbank does as a company. Think of questions they might potentially ask you, and try practicing with a peer! Mo...

The preparation for my interview was doing my research on Tides and my interviewers (the CEO's personal assistant and the CEO). Be able to explain what Tides does (to the best of your ability), be able to explain why you want to be part of Tides' work, and be able to explain why your skills would...

Mostly desk research and writing for case studies or reports. There are a plethora of resources at your disposal (internet, scholarly articles, libraries, Tides colleagues and clients who have a wealth of experience). I had a meeting once a week with my supervisor to check in, and I had a meeting...

First, you need to do a comprehensive research about the company, in terms of their mission, their products and what makes it different from other companies in the industry. Second, you need to have a clear understanding of the position you apply for.Think about how your previous educational expe...

Bring work experiences to the table. It’s a very informal conversational interview. The hard part is the elevator pitch and the introductory video. Be creative. They receive over 20,000 submissions, make it worth their time.

Definitely one of the best experiences in my life. You will be able to shadow top executives of the global Fortune 500, you will be presented with problems and expected to come up with solutions. You will be involved in high-level meetings and be able to provide meaningful input and suggestions.

The Business Development Intern position is a mix of analytical and creative skills. The first two rounds are behavioral, but make sure you know why you want to do Biz Dev specifically, and at CNN even more specifically. The last round for me was a writing test with some strategy questions, so ma...

You should highlight any leadership or digital experience you have. As a Strategy intern I was very independent and encouraged to make my own decisions. The company had “hot- desks” where an employee’s seat changed daily and they could sit next to someone at any level within the company. With thi...

There's no cookie cutter Fellow. We look for integrity, the ability to contribute from day one, and a commitment to our mission. We also have a credo, made up of five core beliefs, which guide a lot of what we do.

VFA does offer a mentorship program that connects Fellows with seasoned professionals in the broader world of technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Like most things in VFA, it's Fellow-driven. That means it's up to Fellows to reach out to potential mentors that VFA has sourced. These ment...

As an Odyssey President, I start by liking and posting photos on the Instagram account to expand our brand. I then will continue the day by promoting the group on campus and interviewing potential creators. Presidents also manage and solve problems with content while also writing four articles pe...

Presidents of Odyssey chapters must have a strong grasp of the functioning and system of the organization as a whole. Previous experience as an editor or Editor-in-Chief is one of the best ways to prepare, but a committed and passionate writer could also take on the position if they're willing to...

In order to run for president, you must be a junior in the chapter and have served for a year on Executive Council. After serving on Exec, you're eligible to run for Exec again, this time for president. Interview questions pertain to how you cope with responsibility, confidentiality, and working ...

You answer emails and questions from both members, alumni, and advisors. You have to keep in contact with your executive council to make sure things are running smoothly, moderate the facebook page and stay up to date on things happening within the chapter.

Typically, you have one or two one on one meetings a day. People with and without other positions will ask questions throughout the day. There is usually one to two issues a day that will need immediate attention and there are the occasional relationship girl issues that can get in the way of a f...

I check on team members' submissions, reach out to members who have failed to submit articles, track views on articles, answer any questions that arise, and manage/administrate the team's Instagram account. I also interact with other Presidents/Editors in a group chat and have bi-weekly video cal...

Be bold and confident. Know you facts about mental health, mental illness, and wellness. Be an advocate for all and be fearless in all pursuits. You have to own who you are in order to be the President of an organization that deals with stigma. A lot of people are scared or fearful to talk about ...

Being the President of NAMI on Campus was the most amazing experience of my life. I constantly had the opportunity to do presentations, meetings, and reach out to new people everyday. Nothing made me feel better than talking to people that felt unheard, because it gave me the chance to show them ...

My major while I was President of NoC was Psychology, which helped me tremendously for my Master’s in Counseling Education! The Psych program was so inclusive and helpful during my presidency! All of the professors were so willing to let me educate their classes about mental health. All the while...

Being in such and early stage company, there is no typical day. I work remotely and still spend a lot of time on my computer, but also have to be exploring new contacts that could potentially help us grow. My time has generally been split into: Determining general business strategy Budgeting pote...

Having a go-getter attitude and being organized is definitely and advantage for the position. We work on different engagements with a range of different companies from bakery to real-estate. Having a learners attitude and being willing to dig deep into research is key as well.-Weekly communicatio...

The COO job for any prominent club requires a strong formal educational background that could include an undergraduate and/or a graduate degree in a related field such as hospitality or business. These sorts of positions require an extensive broad range of 5-10 years experience in the country clu...

A typical day involves meeting with Directors, Managers, and Committees to plan for upcoming events, budgets, personnel issues, membership and marketing plans along with developing long-term strategies to ensure the success of the club. A significant amount of time is also spent being 'the face o...

The COO job for any prominent club requires a strong formal educational background that could include an undergraduate and/or a graduate degree in a related field such as hospitality or business. These sorts of positions require an extensive broad range of 5-10 years experience in the country clu...

A typical day involves meeting with Directors, Managers, and Committees to plan for upcoming events, budgets, personnel issues, membership and marketing plans along with developing long-term strategies to ensure the success of the club. A significant amount of time is also spent being 'the face o...

My internship at Office of the CFO was incredible. Due to the small size of our group, we really do expect our interns to contribute to live projects. Some interns stayed on the same project the entire summer. Other interns rotated across 2-3 projects. Overall, they make sure you stay on one proj...

The process for interviewing for an interim position can vary depending on the organization. I was the board chair at Howard Brown Health when our CEO transitioned, so the board simply asked if I would be willing to step in to the role on an interim basis. The original thought was that it would o...

When I assumed the interim role at Howard Brown Health, the organization was in crisis with significant internal turmoil. My first several months on the job were intense and my focus was on stabilizing the staff and reassuring funders and key stakeholders.The role of any CEO is, in my view, to pr...

The people I worked with in my project group were really great! They taught me a lot about process engineering, company structure, and how our project fit into the big picture. I wasn't very enthused about doing data mining and entry in a cubicle for three months, but I ended up appreciating th...

Be prepared, meaning, know how all the various financial systems, (AP, PR, GL, FA) work. Be prepared to share your experience managing people, especially, 'difficult people'; how to encourage employees, etc. Be knowledgeable about 'patient mix', (% of payors (BC/BS, Medicaid, Medicare, self pays ...

Monitoring a staff of accountants, making sure that they are 'on schedule'; Monitor cash position, and various daily matrix; numerous meetings; meet with employees and managers. I always 'walked' the halls of facility to meet both patients & employees. Look for problems, before they get too big.

I'll just mention a couple of points that I think are relevant in any interview. I'm also assuming that job qualifications (e.g., education, certification, experience, etc.) are met -1) Be prepared to talk about yourself. Practice this and keep it short. Be prepared to give a 5 minute story on wh...

I arrive to the game about 30 minutes early to make sure the field is properly set up. I also meet with the site director in case he has any pertinent information for me. About 5-10 minutes before the game, I check in the teams to make sure everyone knows the rules and is wearing proper equipment...

Well, it takes some years of experience for sure. Use your UM education to get you as much experience working with people , managing people and understanding what makes a business grow. Once you have done this successfully, present your vision on how to make Altermark more profitable, how to make...

It is a mixture of many aspects, from team building, to client relations, to learning about new media innovations to connecting with colleagues to working on finances of the business to looking for new business opportunities. The role of the CEO is to have their finger on the pulse of everything ...

Progressive also does a great job of giving their employees a work-life balance. Employees are never expected to work more than 8 hours a day. Progressive also has many amenities at the offices such as a gym or nap rooms if you need a break from working. Interns all live in the same apartment bui...

The process for interviewing for an interim position can vary depending on the organization. I was the board chair at Howard Brown Health when our CEO transitioned, so the board simply asked if I would be willing to step in to the role on an interim basis. The original thought was that it would o...

When I assumed the interim role at Howard Brown Health, the organization was in crisis with significant internal turmoil. My first several months on the job were intense and my focus was on stabilizing the staff and reassuring funders and key stakeholders.The role of any CEO is, in my view, to pr...

Having a go-getter attitude and being organized is definitely and advantage for the position. We work on different engagements with a range of different companies from bakery to real-estate. Having a learners attitude and being willing to dig deep into research is key as well.-Weekly communicatio...

Vector and Cutco have created a space for students to learn, grow and gain part-time work experience on their own schedule. With a flexible schedule, students can work as much or as little as they like around their class schedule. After a full training, Vector Marketing Sales Reps setup virtual o...

t depends on which stage of the project your team is working on. Analysts/interns are more occupied during the initial month of the project as there will be a lot of market research to do. You might have to work round the clock occasionally but it is not as bad as investment bankers. In the mid p...