Join Maddie (podcast producer and digital marketing manager) and me (Maureen, CEO/Founder) as we explore the Westgate Interview Model.

I would say that the fear of being interviewed for a job, media, or board opportunity ranks pretty high next to speaking in public, even for the most experienced communicator.

The one question that concerns most people is “Tell me about yourself…”

Do you struggle with addressing this statement in an interview? It could even be when you’re sitting around the conference table, and you’re asked to introduce yourself to a new board member.

In the last 24 months, we reviewed and analyzed more than 280 executive CEO and board-level client profiles from large corporations, private equity firms, as well as family offices as they navigate promotions, board appointments, transitions, and start new businesses. We uncover the most pressing questions aspiring CEOs and independent director candidates have today. These questions are aggregated to protect the confidentiality of our clients.

In episode 3 of the Career Mastery Series, we discuss the Westgate job interview model. This easy-to-follow model works in almost any scenario and our clients love it. 

I answer the following sticky questions using our job interview model: 

• Why were you terminated? 
• Why was your tenure so short at your last company? 
• Why are there so many roles on your resume? 
• Plus, a bonus question! 

In my own experience recruiting executives, I noticed most candidates were unclear on the specific value they deliver. They spoke in general and broad terms about their responsibilities whereas very few were able to articulate the specific benefits (with metrics). 

Regardless of the question or statement presented to you during an interview, this model will be very useful in helping prepare you for these important discussions. 

With this model, we are able to move the cadence along naturally and with a framework that is repeatable. I walk us through it and then provide a detailed explanation of how it works. 

Tune in here. 

Today is National Friendship Day. Here is a photo of me (bottom left) at Hardwood Island, Port Dufferin, Nova Scotia during a very memorable camping trip when I played a trick on my cousin (who’s taking this photo). 

Finally, after more than two years of semi-isolation, I’m now reconnecting with old friends and I'm reminded of how important relationships are. Both in our professional and personal life!

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Thank you for sharing your day with me, and have a wonderful week ahead!

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Maureen is a performance optimization coach and personal branding strategist for next-level executives and board nominees.

Westgate Executive Branding and Career Consulting Inc. would like to acknowledge that we are located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People. We are all Treaty people.