Question: What's one underappreciated trait you look for in all new hires?
Happiness
"We're looking for well-balanced, mentally healthy employees who have found a sense of happiness in their lives. Happy employees serve our clients brilliantly, work through conflict respectfully and don't infuse unnecessary drama into the business."
@CoreyBlake9000
Communication
"We look for candidates who over-communicate: they reconfirm times and locations for interviews a day in advance, they email thank-you notes after screening calls, and they follow up if they don't hear anything. We know this trait will help ensure that they won't have a miscommunication at work and that very little will slip past them."
@bkparikh
Time Management
"When we conduct our interview process, we look for people who are really organized and great at managing time. If we feel they are not, then we know they will never be able to finish a project on time, and that may not be good for the team or for your business. The last thing you want is a team member who procrastinates and makes other team members look bad because of his or her time management. "
@derekcapo
Entrepreneurship
"Because my company is small, each person is treated as an entrepreneur in charge of her own domain. Too many companies shy away from entrepreneurial employees, but I embrace them. Everyone I hire has the curious, can-do attitude of an entrepreneur. "
@lkr
Curiosity
"Technology moves quickly. To stay up to date, a strong sense of curiosity is needed. I like to hear about the new tech people are using and their opinions on using it. A good developer is not a stagnant one. He knows what's happening on the bleeding edge, as well as what is stable enough to be used for mission critical applications."
@ipmb
