You’ve narrowed down your search for the right candidate and performed several rounds of interviews. The perfect job candidate is sitting right before you. But still you have a dilemma on your hands – you have two job seekers that would be ideal for your organization. The choice is a difficult one. Exactly who do you choose?
When comparing job candidates, it can be a real challenge when two potential employees have the same qualifications and would equally perform well in the position that you are hiring for. It can seem like an impossible task to decide which one to choose. You don’t want to regret your decision, and you certainly don’t want to make a mistake in the hiring process. With the average cost of a bad hire hoovering around at least $25,000, according to Career Builder, making the right decision in the hiring process is crucial to your business’ investment. Examining the soft skills of each candidate may help in the decision process.
The Benefits Of Soft Skills
Soft skills are becoming more important when hiring, especially in the tech field. Candidates that can demonstrate that not only do they have the technical skills but also the soft skills can rise to the top of the hiring pool. Soft skills allow an employee to interact with others easier, providing that high-level of customer service you expect from a top-notch new hire.
Soft skills run the gamut and finding a job candidate that possess all that encompasses your wish list can help you choose the right person to fill that open position within your company. Soft skills can include leadership, communication, self-motivation, conflict resolution, teamwork, responsibility, problem-solving, and flexibility.
Job candidates that have these soft skills are able to provide a better customer experience for your clients through relationship building. They can work well with others and mesh into your tech team with little to no trouble. When a job candidate has soft skills, they can be easier to manage. There is less conflict, and they are more prepared to experience success within their career.
Hiring The Right Fit
When choosing a candidate based on soft skills, consider the personalities and traits of your current tech team members. Finding a job candidate that will integrate into the department while offering your company more can be a challenge to find.
While you may never have that “unicorn” of a candidate, you can pick the right new hire for your company by focusing on more than technical skills. Finding a potential employee that takes the initiative, is pleasant to be around, and can work well with others will help to forge a strong bond between your customers and current staff.
Deciding on a job candidate that has those additional personal skills that you are looking to add to your company can offer you a more well-rounded employee. Think about what you are looking for with the ultimate candidate and make your selection based on what job seeker fits the bill the closest.
When you are looking to expand your tech team, contact Resolute Technologies. Our experienced and qualified recruiters can help match the right job candidate to your business, helping you grow your company with the perfect group of employees.