FINDING THE BEST TALENT Bob Poline is a Real Estate Recruiter for over 41 years specializing in placing professionals in shopping centres and mixed-use projects worldwide. The Retail People Magazine had the opportunity to interview Bob and shared his insights when hiring the best talent for the organization. BOB POLINE
President BOB POLINE ASSOCIATES, INC.
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hen hiring new talent, the interviewing company will always start with high expectation levels.
The list below is a great place to begin. Reviewing this list, the best candidates will have ready answers to all points raised in this article. Proper preparation provides for perfect presentations. Focusing on key required attributes with an effective evaluation process is paramount. Here are the essential criteria for picking a successful candidate: Integrity – Perhaps the most fundamental attribute. It fosters trust which drives productivity. Emotional Intelligence – The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. Emotional intelligence is the ability to improve the connection between how we feel and how we act. Passion – A person’s passion sets the tone. It creates positive energy and fosters highly motivated teams. Empathy – The ability to tune into others is so critical. Another fundamental trust driver which creates positive energy and motivates others to strive and thrive. Flexibility – Those who can roll with the punches are more successful. They adapt to varied situations and the needs and demands of other team members. Judgement – A good employee makes sound and timely decisions. Balancing problem-solving with long-range strategic thinking is the ultimate goal. Vision – A visionary employee who clearly and passionately
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communicates his or her vision can motivate others to act with passion and purpose, thereby ensuring that everyone is working toward a common goal. The result is that everyone contributes to the organization’s forward momentum. Positive Attitude - A positive environment will yield a more engaged and productive workforce. Inspiring confidence and enthusiasm are exceedingly impactful. Self-Awareness – Strong candidates are aware of their own strengths and weaknesses. They do not hesitate to admit if they do not have the answers or do not have the experience with something. They also rely on members of their team and their complementary skills. Strong employees are humble and happy to learn from those around them. Accountability – A strong candidate holds themselves, each team member, and the team as a collective accountable for their actions. This inspires others to do the same, resulting in higher-quality work. To hold the team accountable, employees understand that they must equip their team with the tools to do their job effectively and efficiently. Nothing drives a company more than an inspirational, supportive, empowering team member. A strong individual can make a large difference in how a company operates and how the members of a team can work together toward the same goal. With strong leadership, a workforce can expect employees to be happy with and fulfilled by their work, and for there to be a level of trust among coworkers. Strong key employees connect a team through a common purpose and build relationships in the workplace that allow for effective communication, more creativity, and better problem-solving skills.
