Hiring the Best

WHAT MAKES YOU FIT FOR A JOB AND HOW CAN YOU INCREASE YOUR SCORE? THREE EXPERTS FACT CHECK FOR US.

Apositive and never-say-die attitude are qualities that managers look for in candidates during the hiring process. The ability to multitask and learn and unlearn on the go and take lessons from failures is on the other side of the spectrum. Emotional intelligence (EI) is never taught in B-schools, but we need leaders who can improve their EI quotient more than their intelligence quotient (IQ).

While hiring, we look for various elements but the core is functional expertise. A key requirement for our hires is to infuse fresh thinking into the organisation. We grill candidates to understand if they have the ability to question and challenge the existing processes, if they can bring in new ways of working, and suggest innovative yet grounded in reality solutions that have never been tried before. We also look for people who can take ownership, push for results, and can align themselves and the people they work with for shared accountability.

As industries are reshaped by data science and cloud computing, jobs are being created that demand upgraded skills, which require new approaches to education, training and hiring. The job roles for digital professionals require a blend of talent such as domain knowledge, digital skills, business expertise and soft skills. Creativity, curiosity, collaboration, growth mindset and resilience are musthaves. In a future where machines are augmenting and supporting humans, skills such as listening, understanding and empathy will be in demand.