The hiring process for any white-collar gig can be long, frustrating, and stressful. It typically involves multiple interview rounds, showcasing relevant skills and experience, and sometimes an aptitude test to weed out unfit candidates. That, however, pales in comparison to what can be a grueling assessment process for CEO contenders.
At the highest level of corporate leadership, candidates go through a series of cognitive and psychometric tests, behavioral assessments, and job simulations so boards can determine whether they have the personality, skills, and characteristics needed to excel in the corner office.
