4 Personalities Hiring Managers Should Look for in an Interview - Spark Hire

4 Personalities Hiring Managers Should Look for in an Interview - Spark HireWhen considering candidates, its easy for hiring managers to get caught up in only searching for skill and expertise. However, it is important to understand that candidate personality is something necessary to pay attention to and assess to enaya a good cultural fit within your business.There are four personalities hiring managersshould look for in a candidate1. Positive AttitudeWhile a candidate can have the highest level skill and experience, without a positive attitude he will drag your team down quickly. It only takes one negative attitude to affect the mood and productivity of your entire team.When interviewing candidates, take notice of their attitude as they respond to questions about their past work history.Make sure that you thoroughly check all references regarding the candidates positivity. Ask questions regarding how the candidate worked with others on the team and how he handled difficult situati ons. The responses from references can give you good insight as to the candidates positivity with others and during difficult times.2. Desire to LearnThere are many experienced professionals who are closed-minded when it comes to learning new processes and new ways of business. Regardless of the candidates experience, you still need someone who is eager to learn your business and processes.During your interviews, pay attention to the candidates questions. If the candidate shows a positive interest in your company and how you do business, its a good possibility that this candidate has the desire to learn.3. Drive to be SuccessfulOf course, you want employees who want to be successful. When your employees are successful, your business is successful.In the interview, ask questions regarding the candidates past work experiences and how he got where he is today. Find out the candidates track record when checking references and focus on candidates with the desire to succeed.4. Ability to Problem SolveWhen you are traveling or not accessible to your staff, it is important that you have employees who are able to troubleshoot and solve problems.During the interview, be sure to ask questions regarding the candidates ability to problem solve and overcome difficult situations in past experiences. Have the candidate give specific examples of times when he was faced with a difficult task or decision and his supervisor was not immediately available. Learn what the situation was, what the candidate decided to do, and the outcome of the situation.In addition, be sure to focus on the candidates problem solving ability when checking references.What are some personalities you look for in candidates during interviews? Please share your tips in the comments below.Image Wavebreak Media Ltd/BigStock.com