Sticking out like a sore thumb isn’t always a bad thing. Sometimes a new employee who doesn’t quite fit the mold within the corporate culture can shake things up just enough to breath new life into a company or department. Everyone has different work styles. The key is finding a new hire who fits with the rest of the group just enough to make things work. If this person happens to fall perfectly within the current corporate culture, well, that’s just an additional benefit.
That said, it is still important to keep the prevailing corporate culture in mind as you conduct interviews. If your office is a high-energy, collaborative, creative space, your ideal candidate probably won’t be someone who likes to work with the office door closed. This element of culture is something employers and employees need to consider. Assuming an introverted person will work well in this environment simply because he or she looks good on paper can be a costly mistake.
You can train someone for the job, but you can’t change his or her underlying personality – as we say “Jobs change. People don’t.”. If you hire the wrong person, you will be wasting valuable training time and other resources only to have to begin the process again.
How to Hire by Type
Hiring based on a candidate’s attitude is a great way to approach the process. The key is to find like-minded candidates who
want to be part of your team.
Think about former employees who have been great fits. What was it about their personalities and attitudes that worked? Think about your current team: What makes them tick? Looking for these traits in a prospective employee can help you narrow your search.
Find a candidate who aligns with these expectations, values, and preferences. Doing otherwise would be like trying to make a square peg fit a round hole – it just won’t fit. By developing and projecting a strong corporate culture, you’ll attract the right kind of talent.
Assess Your Corporate Culture
Consider your company’s mission and the values and principles that go along with it. Outline the character traits, beliefs, and morals of the ideal candidate to fit your team. Then search for someone who fits the bill. By projecting an effective Employee Value Proposition, Candidates will see the value in their career investment with your organization – that old radio station (WII-FM…what’s in it for me?)
When you find the person with the right personality combined with the qualifications you need, offer him or her the job. Don’t risk losing a great candidate by hesitating at the offer.
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