Hiring for Behavior Over Just Experience

Uncategorized Mar 21, 2022

We all know the nightmares. 

You go through a hiring process -- and think you've found the perfect candidate.

They have tons of great experience.  And they have a great network.

You can't wait for them to start working on your team!

Until... their true character is shown.  Perhaps they are late to work repeatedly.  Or maybe they don't trust anyone on the team.  Or maybe they cause a lot of conflicts.

Whatever the case, it can be said there's a lot of value in hiring people based on BEHAVIOR and not just experience.  

In this episode Chenai Kadungure and I discuss some ways you can go beyond the traditional hiring process and ensure you find someone who will be a great fit for your team and organizational culture.

Resources mentioned:

The State of Humanitarian Professions 2020

Traits of Great Team Players and How to Recruit for Them

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