Every company strives to fill their open positions with the right person. We advise our clients to aim higher by filling those open positions with Superstars.
A Superstar is an applicant who scores high in a series of attributes that predicts his or her success, both in the position and in the company.
The interview process is a relatively short period of time to determine if an applicant is the right fit. A series of issues could occur:
- The candidate with the right qualifications might not align with your culture
- A candidate with integrity might not have the skills you require
- Even the most promising applicants—the ones that interview well— sometimes don’t work out, costing you money and hours of headaches.
So how do you avoid this hiring hamster wheel?
As a company, you must be strategic. Make the most of this sacred interview time by knowing what to ask, what answers to listen for, and how to find that long-term, engaged top-performer.
Superstar Attributes
We’ve identified six attributes that successful hires—Superstars—possess. A players, B player and C players may also possess these attributes to a certain extent. But Superstars personify these qualities both personally and professionally.
- Cultural fit: Your company’s culture is the alignment of its values, beliefs and behaviors. A Superstar will not just fit in with your culture, but will live and breathe it.
- Core Values: Your core values are your company’s guiding principles that define who you are as people. A Superstar understands, believes in and models your company’s core values to others.
- Aptitude: More than competence or a natural ability to perform a job, a Superstar is a strategic thinker and a quick learner that transforms the bottom line.
- Ambition: A Superstar is motivated, committed and has a strong desire to be successful. They “stick.” A Superstar is passionate about success for themselves and the company both now and in the future.
- Ability: A Superstar doesn’t just possess the skills or talent to do the job. They are a thought leader who is at the top of their game.
- Resume: A Superstar has learned how to focus on and leverage their own set of natural talents and unique strengths that make them who they are.
