How to choose a professional in personal qualities

Every manager at some point in time have to deal with the issue of recruitment. Someone in the first place, looking for candidates in the skills, experience, and the availability of relevant records in the summary. Very often you can find in the requirements for mandatory job experience in various fields. I, first of all, looking for candidates in certain personality traits. Understanding that quality is more important than the individual skills, it is not at once. Your choice - the skills or the quality - depends on what you are targeting. If you want a quick effect - choose skills. Although in this case it is easier to hire a consultant. If you want to create an effective, stable team - looking personality.

Compiling a list of desired qualities in a potential member of the team took some time. Some years. Here's what happened:

1. Curiosity and an inquiring mind.
2. Self-confidence.
3. Desire for change.
4. Naiveté.
5. Honesty.
6. Critical thinking.
7. Audacity.
8. Cheerfulness.
9. The ability to get up from his knees.
10. Looking to the future.
11. questions the decision "of his."

Curiosity and an inquiring mind

These people are interested in everything in the world. And his curiosity, they are always trying to grasp the essence of things. If they take up a new business, then try to learn about it as much as possible. Trying to get into all the details and nuances. At the same time, for they can be equally interesting to delve into the essence of financial planning and the process of laying floor tiles. They can not rest until they understand and do not know enough about the subject they are interested.

Signs of quality

Broad-minded. Various hobbies. Skills in various fields of activity. Throughout life he engaged in the various sections and circles. If a man versed in the history of the ancient Sumerians, is able to cut the tree, she is interested in reading science fiction, He plays the harmonica and guitar, and knows how to train dogs to dance a jig - he obviously has these important quality.

Self-confidence

Confidence, bordering on arrogance. They believe that they can do anything. "It's hard, you can do now is impossible - will take time" - it's about them. They are willing to take on challenging projects and are not afraid of difficulties. They believe that there is nothing insurmountable.

Signs of quality.

Describe the candidate all the complexity of the work and ask one question - "Are you sure you can handle?". If the answer - a resounding "yes" - you can be sure, a man sure of himself.

Desire for change

For them, life - is a constant forward movement, and stagnation is like death. They are not simply afraid of change, they are looking for them. Once built to be destroyed and built the new. They are open-minded and easy to glide over the waves of change.

Signs of quality

Changing fields of activity in the quarry, open-mindedness, a variety of skills, continuous learning.

naivety

Sometimes they are naive as children. They look at the world with eyes wide open. Favorite question - why? They landed such answers, as so accepted, so historically, etc. Due to their naivety they are able to completely different look at the world and ignore the fact that many do not see.

Signs of quality

Look for examples in the history of the candidate lives.

Honesty

First of all they are honest with themselves. If they do not know what they say about it safely. Revealed no knowledge gives them a point of focus. They are also honest with others and expect reciprocity. These people are very close to your heart take deception. Honesty can sometimes take the form of excessive straightforwardness. Integrity also means that they will not hold back problems.

Signs of quality

Ask how the candidate will go on if sees that his head is very strict, authoritarian and hard man, I made a mistake. If people keep silent about the error - it is not honest.

Critical thinking

They were all questioned. there is no ultimate truth to these people. They believe that everything can be done better than it is now, and looking for ways to better decisions. These people - the professional skeptics.

Signs of quality

Ask whether the candidate agrees that, for example, in which the problem can be only one solution. If not - then most likely there is a critical way of thinking.

cockiness

They will not be silent and endure what is contrary to their beliefs. They are not afraid of the authorities, simply because it is the bosses. They defend their point of view, and they do not care whose point of view to challenge. For them, there is no universally recognized authorities. This means that the authority for them must have a reasonable background. They recognize only one kind of power - meritocracy. They are ready to challenge the world, if it be necessary.

Signs of quality

Can I argue and defend their point of view of a candidate? Provoke him. If ready - daring present.

buoyancy

Optimist. In these people, the glass is always half full, or to be precise, it is always full. They know how to enjoy the little things, and every morning they have a reason for joy. In life, they notice the little things that make up life itself. In severe situations, they are looking for the positive side and never stop smiling. "What is done - all the better" - that is their motto.

Signs of quality

Smile, shining eyes and good humor.

The ability to get up from his knees

These people are wrong more often than others. Just because try and do more than others. They have been in trouble, and their life is not just put on his knees. But, and this is most important, they always rose from his knees and continued on their way. They know that there is no victory without a defeat. For them, the difficulties - this is not a reason to abandon your goal. Moreover, they often choose the most challenging goals in life.

Signs of quality

Look for examples in the history of the candidate lives.

Looking to the future

These people do not live in the past. From the past they make the lessons and continue to move forward. Empty experience, reasoning on the theme "What if .." this is not about them. They look forward, not backward. they also see their goal far ahead. They are willing to wait and persevere to the goal, no matter how long it will take. They live for today, but know that tomorrow will come and will be even better. They create their own future.

Signs of quality

Ask to talk about how the applicant suffered certain losses, and how he experienced them. If a person says that the findings made and will not prevent similar mistakes in the future - everything is OK. Asked about the purpose of life. See how far the candidate plans his actions.

questions the decision "in his own way"

They have their own approach to solving problems. Sometimes extravagant, sometimes expressive, but these approaches work. These approaches are sometimes only work for them, and no one else will be able to work in this way. In these people, there is a style that is based on their personal qualities and way of thinking.

Signs of quality

It is best detected by special tests.

So. If you are familiar with the people who have all these qualities, or at least most of them - keep these people together and never let go. They - the success of your company / team. Yeah, not easy with them.

Yes, they require a careful approach to motivation. But the fact that they are willing to give you in return is worth any effort.

Remember the ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes. He walked in the afternoon with a lantern in his hand and was looking for someone. Look for people. With a capital letter. They are professionals in their lives.

And the main thing. Develop these qualities. Become a pro.