🧩 Seek Out These Three Qualities When Hiring

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By Shanna Hocking

Regardless of what industry you’re in, there are some common essential traits to look for in a new hire. If you’re looking to grow your team or replace a key contributor who’s moved on, keep the following qualities in mind as you interview prospective employees.

An entrepreneurial mindset. Ask the candidate about a time when they led a project from beginning to end or improved a workflow or process in their organization. Look for cues that they’re resilient, skilled at thinking creatively, open to input and feedback, and able to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.

Curiosity. Ask about a time they pursued a learning opportunity on their own, without being assigned or asked to by their manager. Listen for excitement about what they learned—or what they want to learn more about in the future. They might reference something they read or listened to that sparked their interest.

Proactivity. Ask about a time they stepped beyond their responsibilities to work on something that benefited the whole team, or a time they influenced their colleagues positively. Listen for how they created their own opportunities, raised their hand for projects, or supported their colleagues’—and the organization’s—development.

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