Experience
For many roles, particularly more technical ones, experience is highly sought after. If a candidate can show a proven track record in similar positions, they’re likely to be able to bring that ability to your business. When it comes down to having two potential hires for a role, the range and level of experience can be a determining factor. This is why it’s a factor that’s chief among pre-employment recruitment considerations.
Hard skills
Hard skills are the tangible and measurable abilities that are required to do a job. Much like experience, this is an area that is essential for finding the right candidates. Recognised qualifications and a track record of using them can make a potential employee stand out from the crowd. Of course, certain skills, such as blockchain, cloud computing, and business analysis, are in high demand. As such, the search for candidates with these skills often has to reach further afield.
Soft skills
According to a recent LinkedIn report, soft skills are increasingly sought-after by all kinds of employers. These are the personal skills that influence how an individual works, communicates, and interacts with others. They’re slightly harder to measure, which can provide a challenge for recruiters, particularly when it comes to things like creativity, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.
Cultural fit
No matter how experienced and qualified a candidate might be if they’re not right for the company culture and ethos, they’re not the right hire. Cultural fit is another somewhat intangible factor. However, communication skills and situational awareness are both good measures.
