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Executive Search Preparation

Structured preparation for senior candidates entering confidential executive searches in Germany — from dossier review to interview rehearsal with hiring-panel realism.

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Who it is for

Directors, heads of function, and C-suite candidates invited into or actively pursuing executive searches with German employers or international firms hiring into Germany.

What you leave with

A clear personal narrative, a sharpened dossier, and practised answers that hold up under panel scrutiny — so you enter each round prepared rather than improvising under pressure.

Scope

Typically three to five working sessions over four to six weeks, timed to your search calendar. Includes dossier audit, stakeholder mapping, interview simulation, and offer-stage talking points.

Included

  • Full review of CV, LinkedIn profile, and reference narrative for German and international panels
  • Mapping of likely interviewers, decision criteria, and cultural expectations in DE hiring contexts
  • Two recorded interview simulations with written feedback
  • Talking points for compensation and role-scope discussions
  • Email support between sessions for urgent search updates

Not included

  • Job placement or representation to employers
  • Writing application materials from scratch without your input
  • Legal advice on employment contracts

Who delivers the work

Senior career advisors with experience advising candidates through German executive searches and board-level appointments.

How the engagement runs

  1. Intake call to understand the search stage and constraints
  2. Dossier and digital presence audit with written findings
  3. Narrative and positioning workshop
  4. Interview simulations timed to upcoming rounds
  5. Offer and negotiation briefing when a shortlist decision approaches

Duration & delivery

Four to six weeks, adjusted to the pace of your active search. Video sessions by default; in-person meetings in Bavaria by arrangement.

How to prepare

Share your current CV, the search brief if available, and notes on prior interview rounds before the first session.

Boundaries

We advise candidates only — we do not contact employers or search firms on your behalf.

Fees

Fixed engagement fee from €2,400, depending on search stage and number of simulation rounds

Next step

Request an engagement call to confirm fit and timing.