5 personality traits I notice in an interview

When I interview candidates for positions, I evaluate their relevant technical skills.  Additionally, I also notice 5 personality traits during an interview which helps me make my mind on hiring.

  • Strong character - The person should be honest, responsible and has integrity. He should have an abstract thinking for making/changing a process.
  • Quirky - The person should fall on the quirky side. He should not be a yes man or woman. An out of the box thinking is always going to bring a lot of creativity.
  • Ambitious - Ambitious people aren't just hard workers; they're motivated and driven to make the business run more efficiently and constantly looking for ways to make it stronger. They're also resilient and will find ways to overcome challenges.
  • Eagerness Lifelong learners can be valuable to a business since they're constantly learning new skills and traits that they can bring to the table. Besides that, lifelong learners are great at time management, prioritizing tasks, and problem solving.
  • Likeable The person should be likeable with his personality. Even if he isn't the most talented at his position, we would sacrifice that for a more pleasant and productive work environment.

Please note that interviews are subjective in nature. Each hiring manager has their own criteria. So what fits me might not fit others.  Please use your judgment and practice to exhibit your qualities. 

One thing which is universal though is – Be confident and comfortable with the way you are presenting yourself.

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