. Research the requirements for becoming a director.
For a director position there are numerous requirements from both a skills and experience perspective. First, most directors should have a minimum of a BS or BA degree. Typically, most employees prefer a BS/BA in business administration or a related field. Most positions have a preference for candidates with a masters degree. Likewise, most directors are expected to have significant work experience with the field they are applying to. This experience should be a minimum of 5 to 10 years within a leadership role in the position. In addition, a director should have a very strong foundation based on communication and collaboration. In many instances, the job responsibilities of directors revolve around leading others in a collaborative fashion to accomplish common tasks and objectives. In addition, directors must have strong communication skills in order to articulate a compelling value proposition to other team members (Albritton, 1990).
2. Why is a background check so important before you even begin the process?
A background check is important as it is in indication of a directors behavior and values. In certain instances, a credit check reflects the values of the individual as it relates to their personal life. A credit score helps to determine a potential candidate to handle multiple tasks and objectives in a timely fashion. An inability to pay debts on time, may indicate an inability to properly handle certain job responsibilities required for the position. In addition a credit score can indicate an improvement in payment ability or a maturity of the candidate. A consistent history of paying bills of time and using low amounts of debt can provide an indication of the character of the candidate.
3. Talk about two additional requirements and why you believe they are highly important as well
Two addition requirements that are highly important are motivation skills and ability to mange time effectively. Motivation is critical as many jobs are now much more global in nature. With global operations, leaders must now interact with employees with different backgrounds and cultures. An ability to multiple using a variety of skills and techniques is very valuable at the director level.
References
1. Albritton, Rosie L., and Thomas W. Shaughnessy. Developing Leadership Skills: A Sourcebook for Librarians. Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited, 1990
