Question For Today- Hiring an Employee
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
March 27, 2019 3:45pm CST
If you were the manager in charge of hiring for your company what attributes do you consider most important in an employee?
I would think job skills and experience is most important but then I got to thinking also about one's attitude. You don't want to hire someone with a bad attitude or personality which could affect company morale. You can teach skills but not attitude, and I would think it's hard to change someone set in their ways. That person might think they know more than you and would be unwilling to take advice, even from superiors which would cause conflict.
Just my opinion. Obviously the ideal candidate would be one with experience, skills and a good attitude who can function well in a team atmosphere. But if you had to pick the most important quality in an employee, what would it be and why?
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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2 Apr 19
Very well said. Someone who has the skill but causes trouble can affect the other employees. It might also lead to poor morale in the company and much conflict.
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@LadyDuck (502466)
• Italy
3 Apr 19
@dgobucks226 This is often a problem in Italy, Italians are "creative", but it's not always a good thing.
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Yes so I've heard 
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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4 Jun 19
Yes honesty would be valued. No experience could even be an advantage because you can train them to do things your way.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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2 Apr 19
Yes, A Skilled person would be better for output and production. Although, A person with a good attitude can learn the skill over a period of time and become productive. A lot depends on the type of job it is... Thanks for responding!
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
30 Mar 19
I don't pick on any of those things but mainly on experience but they don't need a lot of experience for us to give them a chance. Our company is small with a handful of employees, literally. We've had our share of employees with personal issues but much of that doesn't show itself until after you've already hired them.
I think a lot of business like the fast food places and what might be considered entry level jobs are willing to give most applicants the benefit of the doubt. Sometimes employees will change their outlook in life if they are around the right people. There is enough turnover for these types of jobs but I think all of them also have those that enjoy what they are doing and end up staying for years at the same location.
You can't always tell who those individuals will turn out to be at an interview.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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2 Apr 19
Very well said. I agree. Giving one an opportunity provides them a chance to develop a good attitude in the right environment. You can feel out someone's attitude out in an interview, but they could be putting their best foot forward during that process. So being able to determine if that person will fit in to a certain structure is hard to tell.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Mar 19
Being on time, and attendance. It's frustrating when someone is habitually late or absent. Then I would go for personality as I check over their job skills.
I would also keep in mind those new to the job market. Everyone starts somewhere and there are good employees among them.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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2 Apr 19
I think the proper attitude is really important also. A person with a good attitude may show more dedication, determination, and discipline towards his work than merely someone who is "fit" and "skilled" for the job. It could reflect his potential to succeed.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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2 Apr 19
That response is so true Judy. A person with a good attitude may show more dedication, determination, and discipline towards his work than merely someone who is "fit" and "skilled" for the job. A person with a good attitude can learn the skill over a period of time and become productive.
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