How to Hire the Right Personalities For Your Team

When you’re hiring – regardless of whether it’s for a big corporation or a small family business – you need people who are a fit for your company. As leading Houston recruiters, Murray Resources knows the best employees go beyond having strong hard skills. They have the soft skills that enable them to adapt well to the company culture and their positions, and are therefore able to perform at their best.

So if you’re ready to hire, or are considering doing so, how can you make sure you recruit those who have the right personality for your team? Before you start, ask these questions:

#1: What kind of personality are you looking for?

For instance, if you’re hiring a receptionist, being friendly and outgoing are significant traits for the job. However, if you’re hiring a bookkeeper, being detail oriented is far more important. So think about the position you’re hiring for – as well as the types of personalities that thrive within your company culture – and make a list of the key traits that you should be looking for in candidates.

#2: What questions will you ask to screen for the traits most important to you?

Once you’ve defined the traits most important to the position, make sure that the hiring and interview process will effectively screen for them. For instance, if you need someone who can think on their feet, ask a curveball question – such as “If Americans were the tallest people in the world, how would you go about proving it?” – when you’re interviewing them.

#3: How will you demonstrate the company’s personality during the interview?

Another way to find candidates with the right fit personality is to make sure you educate each individual about the company’s culture. If you communicate that your culture is laid back and informal, for instance, and a candidate knows they work better in a more structured environment, it’s likely they’ll filter themselves out of the running for the job, or not accept an offer should you extend one.

#4: How will you approach the interview?

It’s important to approach the interview like a conversation, not an interrogation. The more comfortable a candidate feels, the more likely it will be that they will open up and share more details about themselves. As a result, you’ll better be able to assess whether or not they’re a good fit for your opportunity.

Do you need more help hiring candidates that are the fit your organization? Call Murray Resource. As leading Houston recruiters, we can take the hassle out of hiring  – all so you can focus on other priorities while still gaining access to quality talent. Contact us today if you’d like to learn more.