{"id":259,"date":"2021-02-02T21:44:55","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T21:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/growyourbusiness.org.uk\/?p=259"},"modified":"2021-02-02T21:47:03","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T21:47:03","slug":"7-traits-to-look-for-when-hiring-an-employee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.growyourbusiness.org.uk\/?p=259","title":{"rendered":"7 Traits to look for when Hiring an Employee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Services&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f6f6f7&#8243; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-70px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;82px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Poppins|800|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#0F344F&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW112404153 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112404153 BCX0\">7<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW112404153 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112404153 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0T<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW112404153 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112404153 BCX0\">raits to<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW112404153 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112404153 BCX0\">look for when<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW112404153 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112404153 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0H<\/span>ir<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW112404153 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112404153 BCX0\">ing an<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW112404153 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112404153 BCX0\">E<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW112404153 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112404153 BCX0\">mployee<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW112404153 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Poppins|700|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Poppins|600|||||||&#8221; header_4_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; header_3_font_size_tablet=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_3_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; header_3_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_4_font_size_tablet=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_4_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_4_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When recruiting staff, it\u2019s important to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">employ<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the right person. Staff members play an important role in the business therefore if they aren\u2019t best suited for the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0position, it will affect the success of the business. What should you look out for in interviews? In order to pick the person best suited to the role and your bu<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">siness, you must take into account these areas&#8230;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Excellent Learning\u00a0&amp;\u00a0Analytical Skills\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Positive Attitude\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Compatibility\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Driven\u00a0&amp;\u00a0Ambitious\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Long Term Potential\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Honesty\u00a0<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Team\u00a0Skills<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Excellent Learning &amp; Analytical Skills\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Taking on a new role requires a lot of responsibilities. You want to ensure that the employee is capable of taking on new tasks and learning how to do new things on a daily basis.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With any business, there are always things that will pop up, so it\u2019s important your employees have great skills and are able to adapt to situations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Positive Attitude\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The way employees are will reflect on the business. If you have a positive and upbeat employee, this will reflect on the rest of the team, the business, and their work they\u2019re producing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You want\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0employees to love coming into work and not just doing it for the sake of it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Compatibility\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s important to employ someone who has a general interest in the industry<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and are doing something they truly love<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If they have a passion for what they do, they\u2019re most likely to succeed in the role.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Driven &amp; Ambitious\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You don\u2019t want to employ someone just because they need a job, you want to employ someone who is driven and ambitious. When an employee is determined to do well and succeed in their career, they<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0will<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0deliver high-quality work\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the business.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Long Term Potential\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s no point hiring an employee if they aren\u2019t looking to continuously progress throughout their career. You want to employ someone who is hungry<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for the job<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, motivated<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and wants to keep working their way up the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ladder<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Honesty\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In any business, you want to ensure\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">there\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">honesty between you and your employees. There\u2019s no point in employing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">staff members that you don\u2019t trust as this will only cause implications within the business.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thoroughly examine and reference check each application that is received to ensure it\u2019s all accurate.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Team Skills\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No matter what job you\u2019re in, it\u2019s essential\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to have<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0great<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0teamwork skills.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you\u2019re dealing with a customer or team member, you need to have teamwork skills to get the job done more efficiently.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After all, there is no \u2018I\u2019 in \u2018TEAM\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Let\u2019s wrap this up&#8230;\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take into account all of these traits when employing future staff. The way your employees a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">re<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0will have a huge impact on your team and your business.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can train on an employee on your product or service, but you can&#8217;t train someone to have a good skill set, to be honest, motivated, and have a great work ethic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Feature&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F7CB15&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#f1f1f1&#8243; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;90deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_start_position=&#8221;60%&#8221; background_color_gradient_end_position=&#8221;60%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_size=&#8221;contain&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center_left&#8221; overflow-x=&#8221;hidden&#8221; overflow-y=&#8221;hidden&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; background_color_gradient_start_position_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_end_position_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1vw||1vw||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0vw||0vw||true|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Poppins|800||on|||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#0F344F&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;58px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Poppins|700|||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#0F344F&#8221; header_4_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;55px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;38px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; header_4_font_size_tablet=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_4_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_4_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<h4>Join the\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h2>Conversation<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#0F344F&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-30px||4px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<p>Do you want to see your business grow? 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