What Are Hiring Managers Really Looking For?

Have you ever wondered what hiring managers are?really?looking for? You aren’t alone. What hiring managers wanted ten or even five years ago has completely changed. Skills and experience are great, but according to our panelists, they are looking for more.

Our CEO and Founder, Jessica Chen, recently hosted a?Soulcast Media | LIVE ?event on LinkedIn. She interviewed the Head of Marketing at Hirect, Stephanie Lovell, Eric Chen – Founder of Sabobatage, Fernando Campos – Co-Founder of MarketplaceOps, and Linden Lehner – Marketing Director at Komae.

They shared tips and personal stories about what hiring managers are?really?looking for. This?Soulcast Media | LIVE ?event is brought to you by our amazing sponsors at?Hirect

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1. PERSONALITY

During the Soulcast Media | LIVE, Eric said one of the biggest things he looks for in a new hire is whether or not their personality is suited for the role. Regardless of experience, or skills, specific personalities are what hiring managers are looking for.?

Consider the following:

• Team Player?– Being your own advocate is crucial to your career success, but being a team player is also important. This is because hiring managers want to know you can get along and work with everyone already working at the company.
• Ambitious?– Even in large companies, hiring managers want people who want to stay at the company. They are looking for someone who can see themselves grow.
• Confident?– Hiring managers want people who are confident in their work and themselves. There is a difference between?confidence and arrogance ?– they want confidence.

Your personality plays a significant role in whether or not you are hired. Be sure you are confidently presenting yourself.

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2. EXPERIENCE

Hiring managers are still very much interested in your experience. During the Soulcast Media | LIVE, Fernando said there are several types of experience he looks for in a new hire. It isn’t just job skills, but also the ability to replicate success and how proactive a person is.

Consider the following:

• Previous job skills?– It is important you have the skills necessary for the job you are applying for.
• Replicate Success?– The ability to replicate success is a key part of the experience hiring managers are looking for. This means showing how you’ve been able to recreate the success you’ve achieved at every level in every job.
• Proactive?– Hiring managers are looking for proactive people. This quality can be showcased in your experience and articulated in an interview.

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3. CULTURE FITS AND ADDS

During the Soulcast Media | LIVE, Stephanie said one of the biggest things she considers when hiring is whether or not the person is a culture fit or culture add. This means ensuring the person will work well with the current team and ad value.

Consider the following:

• Culture Fit?– Hiring managers want people who fit into their current work culture. This means someone who will get along with the existing team.
• Culture Add?– A culture add is someone who elevates the current company culture. This person brings a different perspective the team needs.

??We recommend the e-course,?“Interviewing For Culture Fit” ?to help you learn what hiring managers want in a culture fit.

Hiring managers are still looking for people with the right experience and skills. However, your personality and culture can elevate your chances of getting hired.

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