Skills that are Often Overlooked when Hiring

During the hiring process, a lot of time and effort is inherited in looking for the candidate with the right technical skills or qualifications as opposed to considering the basic soft skills of a candidate. This over-site could lead to you hiring someone who is not the right fit for the company.

It’s these skills that are the most transferable between occupations and can be gained from previous jobs or general life experiences. Without possessing these skills, employees may struggle with simple day to day responsibilities, for example, working well in a team or being capable of communicating with clients of the business. The important thing is that the candidate knows how to make best use of them in a professional setting and in relation to their particular role.

Even though the hard skills listed on a resume may land the candidate an interview, it is the soft skills that will shine through during the interview and land the candidate the job. Employers want to hire people who know how to conduct themselves professionally, as well as possessing the technical abilities for the job.

One of the most important skills for an employee to possess is the ability to organise their workload, in order for tasks to be completed as required and ensure deadlines are met. A good employee will know how to prioritise tasks appropriately and use their time wisely. Missing deadlines can hold the team back and throw projects off track, so it important that they are observant.

The ability to work in a team is one of the most valuable attributes that an employee can possess. Collaborating with your team can produce creative ideas and get work completed much more efficiently. If someone is unwilling to cooperate or compromise when working alongside colleagues, it is likely that conflict will arise, creating a negative atmosphere, as well as causing damage to the productivity of not only the team, but also the organisation.

The best employees are determined and have the get-up-and-go attitude towards completing tasks efficiently and to the best of their ability. It’s not always possible for somebody to offer employees constant guidance or motivation to get the job done, so it’s important that they can be self-motivated take initiative when necessary. A positive attitude can also rub off on others in the team as well.

For a smooth-running business, it is vital that the team can communicate well with each other, exchange ideas and keep up to speed with everything going on within the company. They must also be able to communicate confidently and professionally with clients and customers, as they are a representative of the company and poor conduct will reflect badly on the business.

Employers want employees who can think practically and creatively in order to resolve any issues that arise. It’s inevitable that problems will occur that have potential to delay or hinder projects, so the employer wants to feel confident that their staff can handle them effectively and are up to the challenge, rather than struggle or lose confidence when put under pressure.