13 Ways to Determine a Candidate's Soft Skills
By Dennis McCafferty13 Ways to Determine a Candidate's Soft Skills
Fixer-Uppers Will they take initiative to correct a situation on their own, or do they ignore it until someone tells them to address it?
13 Ways to Determine a Candidate's Soft Skills
Agile Player Do they thrive under adaptive circumstances, or do they simply get through them?
13 Ways to Determine a Candidate's Soft Skills
Trust Factor When they say, "I'll make it happen," does it happen?
13 Ways to Determine a Candidate's Soft Skills
Outgoing Perspective Have they developed in-depth relations with employees and managers outside the IT department, even those who can't help advance their careers?
13 Ways to Determine a Candidate's Soft Skills
Situational Awareness Are they aware of both the formal and informal programs that your company supports?
13 Ways to Determine a Candidate's Soft Skills
Self Disclosure Do they acknowledge their own biases—to the point where it doesn't impact the ability to make good decisions?
13 Ways to Determine a Candidate's Soft Skills
Team Player Are they willing to advance organizational goals, even if they conflict with their personal agendas?
13 Ways to Determine a Candidate's Soft Skills
Track Record Do they take advantage of their life experiences to deal with unknown situations?
13 Ways to Determine a Candidate's Soft Skills
Stellar Reputation Do their subordinates, peers and managers speak highly of them even if they're not in the room?
13 Ways to Determine a Candidate's Soft Skills
Appropriately Attired How does their dress and grooming reflect upon the professionalism of your IT department?
13 Ways to Determine a Candidate's Soft Skills
Foundational Beliefs How often have they spoken about their personal values, and how do these values drive their professional performance?
13 Ways to Determine a Candidate's Soft Skills
Reaching Out Are they involved with their community?
13 Ways to Determine a Candidate's Soft Skills
Global View Are they eager to tackle projects that require getting to know and understand an entirely different foreign culture?