Paying recruiters, funding an interview process, vetting candidates and providing onboarding and training are all part of the costs of hiring a new employee. So how can companies ensure that they hire the right person for the job the first time? What will happen when they need to create a good first impression for a client? Displays a strong work ethic Great applicants can easily demonstrate their ability to work hard. Takes ownership for past results Always ask candidates about a time they made a mistake and had to correct it or a time when they failed to meet a target or goal. Ask them: “Tell me about a project that you started on your own. Ask candidates how they completed or managed a group project in the past to get a sense of their team-working skills. Ask them: “Tell me about a recent project where you had to work inter-departmentally or with a group outside of your team. How did you ensure the project was successful?” 7. If a job applicant is less than enthused about starting in a new role at your organization, imagine how they’ll feel after six weeks.
Paying recruiters, funding an interview process, vetting candidates and providing onboarding and training are all part of the costs of hiring a new employee. And, there’s no guarantee that a new hire will stick around long enough for the company to create a return on that investment!
So how can companies ensure that they hire the right person for the job the first time?
Pay attention to these 10 key attributes shown by the top job candidates during your next interview process and you’ll know exactly when you’ve found a great candidate for a role at your organization.
1. Creates a good first impression
You shouldn’t always judge a book by its cover, but a job interview can be a time to do just that.
The goal of any candidate interviewing for a job they want is to create a good impression – if they fail to do so, that should be setting off some red flags.
What will happen when they need to create a good first impression for a client? Will they know what to do?
If they greet you in a warm and professional way, and you like them in the first seven seconds, that’s a good indicator that they’ll be able to make a good first impression on your customers and colleagues.
This certainly doesn’t mean you should only use that “gut feeling” to evaluate candidates, but for many roles, polish and professionalism are important competencies.
2. Displays a strong work ethic
Great applicants can easily demonstrate their ability to work hard. Ask about their work background and a time they felt overwhelmed or over-worked and how they coped with it.
A candidate with a strong work ethic will have no problem telling you about a time where they stayed up late to get the job done. At ClearCompany, we specifically evaluate candidates against willingness to go above and beyond. Building these attributes into the scorecard allows us to ensure that we have a consistent eye for these important behaviors.
Ask them: “Tell me about a time where you had a large list of projects and needed to prioritize. How did you manage the workload?”
3. Communicates clearly and effectively
Listen to how the candidate speaks and observe how they listen.
If they listen and understand well, that means they’ll take directions and collaborate effectively in the workplace. If they can communicate clearly with you and they’re easy to understand, that will also translate into their customer interactions.
Look for body language indicators like eye contact, unfolded legs and a forward posture to see if they are an engaged listener.
4. Takes ownership for past results
Always ask candidates about a…
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