Executive Service Corps

Candidate Screening / Interview Questions for New Consultants and Executive Coaches

This form is submitted by the interviewer from the Colleague Success Council while screening colleague applicants interested in being new consultants and executive coaches.

Attention Interviewer:

Interviews should be conducted via Zoom.
Interviews can take up to 3 hours.
Prior to each interview, review the applicants application and LinkedIn page.
Begin the interview with:
- An introduction to yourself including your work with the Executive Service Corps
- An introduction to the organization such as:
  - The Executive Service Corps is the premier nonprofit consultancy with the mission of making nonprofits successful. To achieve our mission, we provide consulting, coaching, and professional services to over 150 nonprofit organizations impacting millions of people each year. Our vision is a world where all nonprofits in our community will have access to the services they need to thrive. We provide nonprofit organizations with an extensive range of services including Strategic Planning, Executive Coaching, Human Resources, Executive and Board Member Recruitment, Interim Executive Directors, and more. Our work is made possible thanks to our generous donors and the thousands of hours of service that our colleagues donate each year.
While conducting the interview take notes (not a transcript) in the below form.
- Your submission is accessible by the Colleague Success Council, as appropriate.
Conclude the interview by thanking the applicant for their time and if appropriate by inviting them to the next orientation.

Name of Interviewer from Colleague Success Council:

Interviewee's First Name:

Interviewee's Last Name:

1. How did you hear about the Executive Service Corps?

2. What are you seeking from participating as a volunteer with the Executive Service Corps?

3. Are you aware that nearly all the Executive Service Corps’ engagements are pro bono (free) or at a very low, sliding scale client contribute?

4. Our community-building work is possible thanks to consultants who generously donate their time, talent, and treasure. They receive no pay or reimbursement for expenses. Are you willing to join our team with the same spirit of generosity & philanthropy?

5. Do you have enough flexibility in your work schedule to participate in engagements?

6. What do you consider your strengths?

7. Executive Service Corps consultants and coaches are encouraged to join practice groups, attend professional development training, contribute to our annual campaign, and serve on committees. Would you be interested in participating in these efforts?

8. What else would you like us to know you and your interest in this important work?

9. Our engagements are remote, in person, and hybrid. Which location(s)/formats are you currently available for?

10. Do you have any questions about the Executive Service Corps and our work and the resources available to support you while performing it?