Hiring for Success
Rebecca Eckstein, MA, PCC Admission Network and Eckstein Executive Coaching
Enrollment Consultant and Executive Leadership Coach | Certified PXT Select?, DISC Consultant and Trainer
?? Finding the Right Fit Beyond Just Education??
Hiring the right people isn’t just about checking boxes for degrees and experience—it’s about finding individuals with the right mix of education, talent, skill, and attitude. Here's how you can elevate your hiring process to build a winning team:
?? Education: While 89% of hiring managers believe education is important, the real key is assessing whether their knowledge translates into practical skills. A Harvard Business School study shows that 37% of companies regret focusing too heavily on credentials rather than job readiness.
?? Talent:? Raw talent is your team's potential to innovate and grow. It’s what drives someone to push boundaries and adapt quickly. Google, for example, prioritizes talent and “learning ability” over traditional qualifications in many roles, allowing them to continuously evolve their workforce to meet new challenges.
??? Skill:? With the fast-changing landscape of work, skills matter more than ever. According to LinkedIn’s Workforce Report, 57% of leaders say soft skills like communication and adaptability are more important than technical ones, which can often be trained on the job.
?? Attitude:? A positive, can-do attitude is often the secret ingredient to high performance. Attitude drives teamwork, leadership potential, and resilience. According to Forbes, employees with a great attitude are 21% more likely to deliver quality work and stick around longer, reducing costly turnover.
? Example:? A top university in the U.S. recently revamped their hiring process to emphasize attitude and adaptability. They reduced turnover by 15% and saw a 30% increase in team efficiency within a year, simply by aligning hires based on passion and problem-solving attitude, not just qualifications.
? Bottom line:? Don’t just hire for today—hire for tomorrow. Focus on the right mix of education, talent, skills, and, most importantly, attitude to build a team that drives long-term success.
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Warmly,
Rebecca Eckstein, MA, PCC
Eckstein Executive Coaching
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