Great leaders from Steve Jobs to Bill Gates, have always emphasized on hiring the right talent. There’s a reason behind it, and Walt Disney nailed it.

“You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful place in the world … but it requires people to make the dream a reality.” – Walt Disney

Hiring smart & talented people who understands the organization’s DNA needs isn’t easy & predictable. Here we discuss 5 ways to ensure you’re bringing the right people on board.

1. Look for Commitment

“Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” – Oprah Winfrey

It is easy to attract exceptionally talented people when your business is doing great; however, only those who’re committed to the organization’s vision & mission will walk that extra mile to get the things done. Also, you wouldn’t want to invest on someone who keeps on job hopping for a better salary. While interviewing check whether the candidate has switched job frequently or not.

2. Look for a fit

Search for people who will fit in your organization’s culture. As the old adage goes, “never judge a book by its cover”, it’s the same when hiring a candidate. Go beyond the resume. Analyze the core values and traits of the people in your organization. This will help you identify the right candidate.

3. Do they admit their mistakes?

“One thing is certain in business: you will make mistakes. When you are pushing the boundaries, mistakes are inevitable- how you react to them is important.”- Richard Branson, founder, Virgin Group

In business, one cannot get beyond without experimentation. Those who are willing to learn, make mistakes and learn lessons from them. When hiring a candidate, see if they can list out the mistakes they’ve made and what did they learn from those mistakes.

4. Are they curious?

“Without curiosity, there will never be any innovation.” -Steve Stoute

Great team members are curious. They seek new things, experiment and innovate. During the hiring process, let the candidate ask you few questions. Judge what they are seeking- job certainty or learning opportunities. A curious mind is a sign of creativity and productivity.

5. Check if they are team players

Building a successful business is a team game. While hiring, understand if the candidate believes in collaboration and team game or is a lone player. Ask them what kind of projects they have handled and how they collaborated with the team.

We hope that these insights will help you find the right talent. Want to hire the best talent? We can identify the “A-plus players” who’ll fit your company’s culture. Looking for building construction recruiting experts? If yes, then call us today at 214-935-3626.