The condition for success of every successful business is people who cooperate so that the business can develop. When hiring employees, you want to make sure that each of them is not only suitable for a specific role, but also fits into the company's own culture.
Recruitment talks only give a little insight into what kind of employee we are dealing with, but there are key features that will allow the employer/recruter to imagine how the person is going to work and how he will function in the team. Here. five the characteristics to be highlighted during an interview with a potential employee.
1. Positive energy
The attitude of the person to work can have a huge impact on the team and can give the so-called domino effect. The negative approach is contagious. If someone consistently believes that the glass is half empty, then the rest of the workforce may inadvertently follow this conviction.
Good energy doesn't have to manifest itself in hurraoptimism. It is more about positive attitude, motivation to work, motivation to others and setting a good example.
Notice how the employee refers to previous functions, projects and co-workers – are they evaluated positively or are the person concerned focused on negative aspects in commenting on them?
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2. Proactivity
Most jobs in the consulting industry work rapidly, while many different projects are being implemented. It's great when a worker does work in a timely and precise way, and even better when he uses downtimes to prepare new ideas or suggestions. Ask during the interview about examples of such ideas from previous tasks.
3. Good communication
This one's key. You can ask an expert for an interview, but if he doesn't have good communication skills, you won't get the answers you or the customers will understand. Before you start asking questions, pay attention to how the employee contacts you (taking an adjustment to the stress of the interview!).
Ask for examples that will show you how he worked in a group on a common goal and how he overcomes any obstacles that arise. Whether he was betting on group work or having problems communicating with his colleagues. A well-communication worker will be diplomatic in case of conflict.
Instead of imposing his opinion on others, he will encourage open discussion and, if possible, try to find a compromise.
4. Liability
Juggling multiple functions while trying to meet deadlines can be difficult and it's normal that we all make mistakes in such situations. What's important is how we react when we realize there's been a mistake.
We want the employee to be mature enough to take responsibility in such a situation and take steps immediately to solve the problem. During the interview, ask the candidate to share information about when and what mistake he made. Notice the language he uses: whether he blames a colleague or a team or admits his mistake.
Could he quickly offer solutions that compensated the damage?
5. Problem-solving skills
Every job is challenging. The perfect employee sees them as opportunities, not blockades. He's creative about solving problems. Thoughts out of stock, instead of always looking for a safe, tried and tested solution. Ask if your potential employee can give an example when he came up with this new solution.
How did he convince his team that it was the right way, and what benefits did it bring to the company? Fresh ways of thinking inspires others to creativity, so even if a certain solution does not work, it can encourage the team to approach the next project in an innovative way.
Remember that it is your responsibility as an employer to provide a secure space in which workers feel free to share ideas.
AUTHOR: Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. (AIB)
source: https://www.russellbedford.com/latest/insight/5-key-traits-to-look-for-in-a-potential-employee/