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ASE discussion about hiring employees
What would you, as an entrepreneur or executive, look for when recruiting employees?
Some of our members have given his/her best practices…
DOREEN: You would look for someone who is able to strongly understand the vision of your business in both making your business financially successful but equally in understanding the culture and mission of the business and clearly willing and able to keep it in focus.
Depending on the department, the personality of the individual should be considered in view of the group he/she will be working with. At the executive level, be cognizant of the accord and synergy with you. In other words, able to work with others and work toward a common goal.
FLETCH: In a small business, for any candidate above entry level, it would be “compatibility with the rest of the team and enthusiasm for the vision”. It goes without saying that being qualified for the position is the gateway that then allows you, as a recruiter, to tune your eye to look for the clinching aspects of the candidate….
GEORGE: One size may not fit all. For example, interviews were different if I was hiring a part time student versus a more expanded interview if recruiting a general manager or a service manager.
SHISHIR: Let us assume that the candidate has the basics in place i.e. necessary educational/vocational skills with relevant experience. Before all else, I would seek a candidate that I instinctively like and feel would be a ‘fit’ into my organization. That ‘fit’ comprises values, attitudes and behaviors and proven practices that work with me and my team. Indicators would be ‘fun to be with’; degree of humility; showing willingness to take responsibility. I would then seek out their drive and ‘hunger’ for the job; how much research was done on our organization, our needs and perceived ‘gaps’. In the interview, I would be impressed, if there was overtures and willingness to ‘add value’ to our organization. The final trait I would look at, would be the level of dedication they have portrayed not only in the interview but also in the course of their career.
ERIC: Enthusiastic, willing to learn, willing to take responsibility, likeable, qualifications and, most important, references and gut reaction.
MEIRION: It all depends for which position one is being recruited. In general, one would look for knowledge, experience, enthusiasm, a strong desire to succeed, and a bottom-line oriented team player with a pleasing personality.
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