IMS Executive, 68 Lombard Street, London EC3V 9LJ
Tel: 020 7861 9670 Fax: 020 7861 9671 
Executives' Area
Financial resilience - there will be times when you are without an assignment, maybe for months.
Mental strength – you are only as good as your last assignment and at times it may feel that you have to prove your worth every day.
Ability to work away from home – it is unlikely that all of your assignments will be ‘on your doorstep’, many may require you to work away from home.
Excellent communication skills - highly developed interpersonal skills are essential, at times there will be a negative reaction to your presence from the permanent staff.
Excellent Interview skills - the need to win two or three assignments a year make interviewing skills critical to your level of income. If you apply to join IMS Executive Network and are successful you have access to interview skills training and image consultation.
Results driven - if you have a 'can do' attitude, enjoy project-based work and are motivated by a variety of challenges then this could be for you.
Corporate sensitivity - the ability to understand and accommodate the client culture and politics will be an invaluable aid to achieving an assignment’s objectives.
Career record - a CV that illustrates a stream of successful roles and promotions and strong expertise in a particular discipline during the last 10 years, that clients can take immediate advantage from, will be advantageous. If you apply to join IMS Executive Network and are successful you have access to a CV enhancement service.
Networking skills - statistically surveys show that on average independent interim executives secure approximately two-thirds of their assignments via their own networking.
IMS Executive, 68 Lombard Street, London EC3V 9LJ
Tel: 020 7861 9670 Fax: 020 7861 9671