Good morning, connections! | Sonu Goswami
Good morning, connections! 😊 Just wrapped up 'Hiring for Attitude' by 📘Mark Murphy, and wow—>eye-opening doesn't even begin to describe it! We all know technical skills matter; Murphy's findings shocked me: 46% of new hires will fail within 18 months! And the vast majority fail for ATTITUDE not skills! Q. What exactly is "attitude" in hiring? It's about finding people who are: 💠Coachable: Willing to learn and adapt. 💠 Emotionally Intelligent: Self-aware and good at understanding others' emotions. 💠 Motivated: Driven to succeed and contribute. 💠 Culturally Aligned: A good fit for your company's unique vibe. Think 🤔: A brilliant but inflexible candidate may clash with a collaborative team. Bad fit equals disaster! Companies 🏢 are shifting focus from technical skills to cultural fit. For instance, at Google 🏛, where collaboration and innovation thrive, candidates who excel in team settings and embrace continuous learning are highly valued. In contrast, Apple 🏨 values precision and methodical approaches, favoring candidates who are detail-oriented, even if they may be less collaborative. This trend highlights the significance of evaluating candidates based on their attitudes and cultural alignment. Employers increasingly recognize that a candidate's ability to integrate into and enhance their unique culture significantly impacts their long-term success within the organization. So 💁♀️️ How Do We Hire for Attitude?... Ask revealing interview questions like: Q. Tell me about overcoming a challenge. How did you approach it?" (Problem-solving and coachability) Q. Describe explaining a complex idea. How did you ensure understanding?" (Communication and emotional intelligence) Q. What motivates you? Where do you thrive?" (Cultural fit) Today, the best hires often come through employee referrals and strategic networking rather than job boards. Also, leverage employee referrals and networking—>they're invaluable! Focus on adding value in your connections. For example, Sarah, a seasoned sales executive, introduced John, a former colleague, to her company. Despite not actively job hunting, Sarah recognized John's strong work ethic and customer focus were a perfect fit for their team. Thanks to Sarah's referral, John seamlessly integrated, bringing fresh perspectives and boosting team morale. This approach to finding hidden gems in hiring builds a community of like-minded individuals who contribute to company success, fostering a culture where each hire has the potential to be transformative. 🔷Lesson: Your attitude is your choice, and your skill lies in cultivating it—shape it to be your greatest ally in every situation. (Check Slide 🎯) #HR ##hirerightfit | 21 comments on LinkedIn
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Good morning, connections! 😊
Just wrapped up 'Hiring for Attitude' by 📘Mark Murphy, and wow—>eye-opening doesn't even begin to describe it! We all know technical skills matter; Murphy's findings shocked me: 46% of new hires will fail within 18 months! And the vast majority fail for ATTITUDE not skills!
Q. What exactly is attitude in hiring? It's about finding people who are:
💠Coachable: Willing to learn and adapt.
💠 Emotionally Intelligent: Self-aware and good at understanding others' emotions.
💠 Motivated: Driven to succeed and contribute.
💠 Culturally Aligned: A good fit for your company's unique vibe.
Think 🤔: A brilliant but inflexible candidate may clash with a collaborative team. Bad fit equals disaster!
Companies 🏢 are shifting focus from technical skills to cultural fit. For instance, at Google 🏛, where collaboration and innovation thrive, candidates who excel in team settings and embrace continuous learning are highly valued. In contrast, Apple 🏨 values precision and methodical approaches, favoring candidates who are detail-oriented, even if they may be less collaborative.
This trend highlights the significance of evaluating candidates based on their attitudes and cultural alignment. Employers increasingly recognize that a candidate's ability to integrate into and enhance their unique culture significantly impacts their long-term success within the organization.
So 💁♀️️ How Do We Hire for Attitude?... Ask revealing interview questions like:
Q. Tell me about overcoming a challenge. How did you approach it?" (Problem-solving and coachability)
Q. Describe explaining a complex idea. How did you ensure understanding?" (Communication and emotional intelligence)
Q. What motivates you? Where do you thrive?" (Cultural fit)
Today, the best hires often come through employee referrals and strategic networking rather than job boards. Also, leverage employee referrals and networking—>they're invaluable! Focus on adding value in your connections.
For example, Sarah, a seasoned sales executive, introduced John, a former colleague, to her company. Despite not actively job hunting, Sarah recognized John's strong work ethic and customer focus were a perfect fit for their team. Thanks to Sarah's referral, John seamlessly integrated, bringing fresh perspectives and boosting team morale.
This approach to finding hidden gems in hiring builds a community of like-minded individuals who contribute to company success, fostering a culture where each hire has the potential to be transformative.
🔷Lesson: Your attitude is your choice, and your skill lies in cultivating it—shape it to be your greatest ally in every situation. (Check Slide 🎯)
