Sure, credentials and experience count. But when faced with a pool of equally qualified job seekers, how do forward thinking companies, like Google, make their pick?
Through my conversation with a recent IMC graduate who got hired at Google, uniqueness of character and passion that drive an individual beyond just working to make a living are the factors Google looks for in a job applicant. But mind you, saying "I am passionate," won't be enough. These companies want to see you 'walk the walk' and, in some cases, 'climb up a cliff even though you're afraid of heights!'
Why?
Well, if you are a good leader with a great vision and you choose your team players based on more than just their work experience and education, your team's character will be the differentiating factor between your company's success and mediocrity.
The way I see it:
Great leadership + a great team = a company doing great things
Great leadership + not so great team = an exhausting endeavor
Not so great leadership + a great team = not possible!
Nicely said.
ReplyDeleteSomeone told me once that if you spend more time asking folks you're trying to hire about what really interests them and less time trying to convince them how great a boss you'll be or what a marvelous experience the job can become, you'll find better people in the end.
Then, once you hire them, give them the resources they need to handle their jobs, the freedom to make some decisions, ask them to keep you in the loop on their progress ... and get the heck out of their way.
At least that's what I TRY to do.
Good blog Inggrid
Thanks for the feedback, Rob! Please keep checking my blog :)
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