ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING!
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CG Recruiting provides full-cycle talent searches for our clients that includes assessing capability and soft skills.
As you begin the hiring process for your next employee, remember the adage of “attitude is everything”.???Hiring candidates who may lack in experience, but more than compensate with eagerness and who are kakorrhaphiophobic can be a plus.?In fact, studies have shown that training employees who are eager to learn are a better long-term fit.
Soft Skills
Focusing on a candidate’s soft skills might be a greater indication of abilities.?Sometimes a position is highly technical, and we need someone who has certain certifications.?However, it is important to remember that abilities do not always indicate they work well with others.?Soft-skills and emotional intelligence are equally as important.?
Eagerness to Learn
They are eager to learn and often appreciate the investment made in them with training and development.??Candidates are often more engaged as they understand there are more vertical growth opportunities as they progress in their career. Employees are more hesitant to leave when they know that someone has invested in them.
Lacking Experience Can Be A Positive
Candidates lacking experience will not have to unlearn potentially bad habits.?This is especially true when looking for employees in highly specified roles.?Someone may have 20 years of experience but may also be adept at shortcuts.?Training someone on the job enables employers to instill good habits for long-term success.
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Investing in potential employees based upon their attitude, eagerness to learn, and soft skills are a great indication of long-term success.?
Word of the week - Kakorrhaphiophobic – abnormal fear of failure.
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