Every
hiring decision begins with the resume…a list of a candidate’s past experience
and skills. But a thoughtful interviewer will consider more than what can be
conveyed in black and white. As you evaluate candidates, far more weight should
be given not to their technical skills but rather to their fit in the job, with
the team, and in your unique culture.
And
beyond cultural fit, you should care about a candidate’s character, work ethic,
ability to adapt to change and willingness to learn and improve. These are the
qualities that will affect the new hire’s behavior on-the-job. These are the traits that will determine a
successful long-term hire. Skills can be learned as long as the basic talent and
intelligence is there. But a person’s nature is rarely changed.
Though
it may be tempting, do not fall for the first candidate whose resume looks
good. Apply behavior-based interviewing techniques to uncover a candidate’s
personal attributes. Then you can predict future performance and make an offer to the one who will truly fit the bill.
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