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Every day I get to speak with many business owners and decision-makers across many industries. I consistently hear the same staffing problems, “I need smart, motivated and resourceful people.” The question is, how does one uncover these traits from the hundreds of resumes received each week?

While the resumes list all the candidate’s wonderful accomplishments, these are a retrospective view of past performance. The question is, will this person be successful in the new company with its unique culture, clients, challenges, requirements, etc.

A key predictor of a candidate’s success, I have found, is their attitude. The reason attitude is so important, I feel, is because it can be a key driver of one’s resourcefulness. In order to succeed in today’s ambiguous workplace, candidates must bring a high-degree of resourcefulness. They question“why are we doing it this way?”

Attitude assessments must be part of the overall interview process. There are standard on-line assessments, however, an experienced recruiter with great interviewing skills and instincts, can uncover true attitude, as well as, the underlying personality traits that drive that attitude. Behavioral interviewing with specific conversations into particular situations, and experiences can uncover surprises –good and bad.

In terms of resourcefulness, many of the newly-minted graduates seem to fear failure. Failure should be seen as a learning opportunity in any organization. The key word here is to “learn” from it and to share it with others so that the company can become more competitive as an organization. In this new workplace, star employees thrive on ambiguity, and more importantly, they see it as an opportunity to garner resources in new ways to get the job done, better! Failure is all part of this process.

The interview is not only to verify the wonderful accomplishments listed on one’s resume, but to access the candidates’ attitude toward their future, their career, and the opportunity as presented to them. This is one way experienced recruiters find the stars for the new world!

James . Lynch PhD, MBA

Regional Personnel is a privately-owned, boutique staffing and recruiting firm located in Hunterdon County providing service throughout New Jersey. As trusted, ASA-certified staffing professionals with 31+ years of combined staffing and employment experience, we match top talent with businesses of all sizes. We provide a unique and personal experience that no other staffing agency in the area can match.

James F. Lynch PhD, MBA – Regional Personnel Services ©2016