Resourcing | 10 Candidate Characteristics Recruiters Should Look For

10 Candidate Characteristics Recruiters Should Look For

Getting the right person for the job is not just about choosing the one with the polished CV and a long list of qualifications.

Below is a list of characteristics and relevant questions the modern recruiter needs to consider when finding the perfect candidate for any given role:

1. Are they able to cooperate with others? It may seem obvious but if the person is unable or unwilling to play nice with their colleagues then the job is going to be a whole lot harder. Someone once said, “There is no ‘I’ in team.” This isn’t exactly true; a team is made up of many ‘I’s, that ‘I’ stands for individual. Each individual adds their own particular ingredient to make the team richer and more productive.

2. Are they able to communicate ideas effectively? It is important to be able to communicate with others you are working with in such a way they are instantly on the same page with you. It doesn’t matter if you come up with fabulous ideas that can be a game changer for the company if you are unable to share them in an effective manner.

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